P38 on springs- Poor ride quality!

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Thanks all I have only just replaced the shocks and made little to no difference.

I will have a look to see what's left of the EAS system and price it up from there see if it's viable to go back to air. From what I've seen after a quick look it's over £200 just for the airbags.

The thing that puts me off is being left stuck somewhere if the EAS decided to throw a paddy!
 
Then get yourself the EAS Diagnostics Lead and software from Datatek (member on here and has posted above) for about £20 and that will do all the diagnostics on the EAS you will most likely ever need.

Or, spend a bit more and get yourself a Nanocom Evolution diagnostic device and then it will diagnose the entire car!! (trust me, at some point you WILL need it!)
 
tomcat59alan said:
Being picked up at 1215, just seeing if I can upset someone before I go:D:D:D
Click to expand...

I have booked the Rangie a three week holiday on terminal 1 multi story don't want to leave it here and it be lonely. Will be setting off for el aeropuerto de Manchester about 2.15 AM. Booked in from 3 AM. Have a good do and don't forget to blow Keith a kiss as you go by. :D:D:D
 
wammers said:
I have booked the Rangie a three week holiday on terminal 1 multi story don't want to leave it here and it be lonely. Will be setting off for el aeropuerto de Manchester about 2.15 AM. Booked in from 3 AM. Have a good do and don't forget to blow Keith a kiss as you go by. :D:D:D
Click to expand...
:eek:,0215, my model won't get up at that time. You have a great time, you should be back the day after me so catch you then. Ill give Keith a wave.:D:D
 
PastyMuncher83 said:
Thanks all I have only just replaced the shocks and made little to no difference.

I will have a look to see what's left of the EAS system and price it up from there see if it's viable to go back to air. From what I've seen after a quick look it's over £200 just for the airbags.

The thing that puts me off is being left stuck somewhere if the EAS decided to throw a paddy!
Click to expand...

EAS parts are generally very cheap these days, as you say £200 for the air springs is a bargain.

Don't be put of by EAS, its a fairly simple system and really does transform these cars into something you would want to own. I cannot understand why anyone would want to put rubbish cheap coil springs on a P38. Most people that say its troublesome don't understand it. In many cases garages are not used to airsprung vehicles so cause problems of their own by lifting them in the wrong way etc.

Anyway, even if the EAS does "go wrong" and it sinks to the bump stops (assuming they exist and are in good condition) the car is still perfectly driveable on them and despite the max speed warning the ride is probably similar to a coil sprung example.

Especially if its a nice range rover 30th anniversary!

Find out what is missing, in most cases most of the kit is still in place and as mentioned already most of it is cheaply available second hand. Things like compressors and valve blocks can be rebuilt with little fuss although rebuild valve blocks with a warranty are much easier. The electronics side of things is fairly reliable. The storage tank is pretty strong and rarely gives trouble. Air springs always buy new. Height sensors might be out for debate, if they are fitted might be worth trying. If not I would probably think new would be the best bet as they do take a bit of "environment" under the car.
 
quavey said:
EAS parts are generally very cheap these days, as you say £200 for the air springs is a bargain.

Don't be put of by EAS, its a fairly simple system and really does transform these cars into something you would want to own. I cannot understand why anyone would want to put rubbish cheap coil springs on a P38. Most people that say its troublesome don't understand it. In many cases garages are not used to airsprung vehicles so cause problems of their own by lifting them in the wrong way etc.

Anyway, even if the EAS does "go wrong" and it sinks to the bump stops (assuming they exist and are in good condition) the car is still perfectly driveable on them and despite the max speed warning the ride is probably similar to a coil sprung example.

Especially if its a nice range rover 30th anniversary!

Find out what is missing, in most cases most of the kit is still in place and as mentioned already most of it is cheaply available second hand. Things like compressors and valve blocks can be rebuilt with little fuss although rebuild valve blocks with a warranty are much easier. The electronics side of things is fairly reliable. The storage tank is pretty strong and rarely gives trouble. Air springs always buy new. Height sensors might be out for debate, if they are fitted might be worth trying. If not I would probably think new would be the best bet as they do take a bit of "environment" under the car.
Click to expand...
A set of emergency inflation valves and a cheapo 12 volt compressor and it's bomb proof. Never had to do more than a quick reset on mine and not even that since I fixed the driver pack:D
 
PastyMuncher83 said:
I was afraid that would be the answer ;(

I wanted one on EAS but after reading all the write ups saying how often it goes wrong I went for this one. Have just spent £2k getting it converted so may have to live with it for now. I've also never driven one on air so perhaps should change that and see what the difference is. At least the compressor is still there I guess!
Click to expand...

If you're ever around Bristol you're welcome to try one with GenII bags, OEM shocks and rubber bushes.
 
Grrrrrr said:
Yeah, mine was terribly firm on Terrafirma shocks.

And the Britpart snapped.

Boge everytime.
Click to expand...

One of my Terrafirma's bottom mount broke after less than 2000 miles (road use only)

They are a bit better now the have worn in but would recommend original Boge for sure
 
I have a p38 that came on springs and mine rides ok rails round corners no wallowing and has never hit the bump stop on or off road? just a bit bouncy on the rough stuff!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

J
D1 suspension - improve ride quality?
Replies
9
Views
947
Jalfrezi
J
A
Rear shocks + springs
2
Replies
22
Views
1K
Chalky.
Chalky.
W
P38 EAS Down on One Corner
Replies
9
Views
2K
pwood999
pwood999
M
1998 P38 2.5 TD S.O.S!!
Replies
18
Views
2K
Datatek
Datatek
J
Disco 1 Looking for some reccomendations on springs
Replies
4
Views
1K
Stanleysteamer
Stanleysteamer
Back
Top