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Old 12-17-2009, 02:37 PM
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Default rear air spring suspension issues

I know this is common among Discos ('01 Discovery).
I have it now ... rear pasenger side will sit down when off - if you start the engine and run it a while with all doors closed - it has been coming up.
But lately, even after coming up it starts losing air and losing the suspension ride and starts bouncing as i am driving along.
Any ideas ? has anyone had this issue and how did you fix ?
 
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Old 12-17-2009, 05:41 PM
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You can do a search here on the Disco froum, there are MANY posts related to this.
 
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Old 12-21-2009, 04:47 PM
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get a spring conversion kit
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 07:58 AM
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Default or - get new airsprings

Above reply is best, b/c these are an "expendable" like tires and brakes. I couldn't convert to springs because I have ACE - active cornering enhancement - on mine. If you do too, contact Arnott Industries in Florida (google) and get one (or two better) replacements at around $125 each. Install is easy if you're mechanical and have a lift or floor jack DiY, otherwise shouldn't be alot at a suspension or tire place like Mavis. Sorry for the name dropping, but I believe people who stand by their products/services deserve mention.
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 09:31 AM
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If you like the SLS like many of us then go order a set of new Arnott Industries air bags, less money then factory, better bags and come with a lifetime warranty.
They take a 1/2 or so to replace and you'll be set.
 
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