Spring conversion on L322 2002

autogas · Jan 11, 2014

Well after much deliberation about ride quality and constant air problems , I have bitten the bullet .
Rear springs fitted , not what i would call an easy job but not to complex either anyone able to do brakes etc could do them .
Front strut N/s Stripped and converted to coil over , this was easy but when it came to mounting the spring it was heart in my mouth time a very long spring needed compressing a long way Two sets of spring clamps , needed to shorten the spring enough . then straight forward . front set are handed with new top mounts included in the kit .

The electronics are simple and knocked the warning on the dash display off instantly .

overall its a good kit with everything needed included . i would estimate 12 hours in total .

hopefully the ride will be acceptable tomorrow if the weather holds good i will know .

At least It will be reliable now .

2.0_hippo · Jan 11, 2014

The eas hardly plays up if you keep on top of the maintenance

autogas · Jan 11, 2014

2.0_hippo said:
The eas hardly plays up if you keep on top of the maintenance

Having spent £1500 on the air in three months enough was enough . final straw was ECU failed after new bags and new air compressor , two height sensors and a cross valve . its been parked longer than ive driven the dam f**king thing .

tomcat59alan · Jan 11, 2014

I refuse to speak to you !!! coiled and spoiled

robhew86 · Jan 11, 2014

Each to their own, not something I would do tbh.

However, It will be interesting on hearing how she rides like....?

What next...... L322 Auto to manual conversion anyone....!? :hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi

roccotune · Jan 11, 2014

autogas said:
Having spent £1500 on the air in three months enough was enough . final straw was ECU failed after new bags and new air compressor , two height sensors and a cross valve . its been parked longer than ive driven the dam f**king thing .

Totally understand why you did it but it also makes me sad that LR can't make a reliable car!

I was moments away from a 15k L322 but I got cold feet and went for the p38. Makes me sad!

Hopefully she rides well and you get the use of your car back

TCubed · Jan 11, 2014

roccotune said:
Totally understand why you did it but it also makes me sad that LR can't make a reliable car!

I was moments away from a 15k L322 but I got cold feet and went for the p38. Makes me sad!

Hopefully she rides well and you get the use of your car back

Assuming the purchass was reasonably recent, a much better one

the cost savings will easily cover the running costs for years to come

micknkatenki · Jan 11, 2014

I test drove a l322 53 reg today and got to say even though it was on air it wasn't as soft and smooth as I would of thought ???? Thought it would be like being in a big leather arm chair but wasn't.

thought it was mine! · Jan 11, 2014

micknkatenki said:
I test drove a l322 53 reg today and got to say even though it was on air it wasn't as soft and smooth as I would of thought ???? Thought it would be like being in a big leather arm chair but wasn't.

got a disco change to springs the ride now is softer than air feels a bit more "bouncy" but on a slight difference

micknkatenki · Jan 11, 2014

thought it was mine! said:
got a disco change to springs the ride now is softer than air feels a bit more "bouncy" but on a slight difference

Our disco 2 is on springs, not a bad ride but all bushes need replacing so still crap.

Thought L322 would be lovely and really soft and floaty but wasn't really ?

gfromleeds · Jan 11, 2014

Not the first time ive heaed complaints about the ride on the l322
My mate has one and he says my p38 is alot smoother
Go figure

donp38 · Jan 11, 2014

I have put 18" wheels on mine and today I was thinking of getting the front seats done.
The foam is very hard..
the general ride is fine with 18" wheels..

Saint.V8 · Jan 12, 2014

Shame, but it is his motor and his choice...not my cup of tea, but we all have to make choices at times!

At least he doesn't call his a Jeep unlike some who come on this site...that I really cannot abide...fecking morons!

robhew86 · Jan 12, 2014

donp38 said:
I have put 18" wheels on mine and today I was thinking of getting the front seats done.
The foam is very hard..
the general ride is fine with 18" wheels..

Mine is running on the standard 20"s, i have no issues with ride quality, it rides like a limo compared to my old Disco 2!
I would however consider "downgrading

" to 18"s to get some decent AT's or maybe even MT tyres...

Datatek · Jan 12, 2014

micknkatenki said:
I test drove a l322 53 reg today and got to say even though it was on air it wasn't as soft and smooth as I would of thought ???? Thought it would be like being in a big leather arm chair but wasn't.

Typical German park bench seats and hard ride. Arbeit schnell

wil2813 · Jan 12, 2014

Datatek said:
Typical German park bench seats and hard ride. Arbeit schnell

but they go round corners & handle unlike a 38 which responds like a narrowboat

autogas · Jan 12, 2014

right guys update .
its finished and it rides pretty good .
the electrics fix they supplied worked like a dream .
ride height although fixed is comparable with air .
the job to carry out the work , was not easy but it was straight forward . except the strut tops they have to be placed just right and were not clearly marked .

Overall 9/10
reliability 10/10 i expect .
cost 10/10 compared to air referb.

roccotune · Jan 12, 2014

autogas said:
right guys update .

its finished and it rides pretty good .

the electrics fix they supplied worked like a dream .

ride height although fixed is comparable with air .

the job to carry out the work , was not easy but it was straight forward . except the strut tops they have to be placed just right and were not clearly marked .

Overall 9/10

reliability 10/10 i expect .

cost 10/10 compared to air referb.

Congrats mate, you are a bit of a pioneer on this one!

How does it ride?

tomcat59alan · Jan 12, 2014

wil2813 said:
but they go round corners & handle unlike a 38 which responds like a narrowboat

depends if you can drive

autogas · Jan 12, 2014

roccotune said:
Congrats mate, you are a bit of a pioneer on this one!

How does it ride?

seams good will do a longer test tomorrow and give some feedback .
up till now i am a very happy chappy .

No more " air susspension inactive warnings " .....

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