Land Rover LR3 Coil Suspension 6 Month Update | Common Questions Answered
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2021
- Hey everyone, hope this helps to answer a lot of the common questions and concerns I get sent all of the time! A coil conversion isn't going to be for everyone but it's worked out really well for my personal uses. I don't do any crazy offroading (yet) and mostly daily drive the rover and take it on ski trips.
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I've had the same suspension set up installed (professionally) with the ECU re-flash unit hard wired and no engine lights are on or any other faults. The truck has been riding awesome ( I don't even see any difference in ride quality) and have been happy for almost 5 years now. All Terrain Management systems work perfectly , in high or low gear. Your tires are a bit big though, Land Rover recommends 255/60-18 as maximum tire size, you went with 65 profile, that's why they are rubbing . Not a big deal though! Cheers from Canada :)
Great to hear! Thanks for watching
Hey @RRS HSE Where did you buy it from? Also, was it a lot to ship it to Canada?
Did the audible suspension fault alarm not drive you crazy? Mines doing that now because I didn't buy the AB kit. Great video but someone needs to explain how to get those darn faults and alarms to go away
Excellent video thank you
Hi Ty. Great look on the car. Question ! Tire size ? and the sensors also gives feedback to the xenon right? No issues ?
Thanks for all your information about changing from air bags to coilovers.
I’ve decided to do the conversion too but have a couple of questions. Mine is a 2006 LR3 also and I’m confused what to do next. Do I have to take it to a dealerships so they could scan with their ODII scan tool that is advanced enough to troubleshoot a Land Rover and their suspensions. Then I install the flash tool under the steering wheel with the intent to hard wire it in eventually and that should remove the red light in dash.
Did you take yours to someone that had a scan tool before you used the flash tool included with the struts? Do you know why AB would tell me this when I bought the coils? Thanks for your help! Gina
Parádní LR D3 dávám like :)
Air ride is the best part of my Rover. I throw 500 pounds of feed in the back hatch, it's still level and rides like a dream. Beyond me why one would go to such expense and trouble to remove it and replace with a primitive suspension.
Yep. The air is such an aewsome feature and I adjust heights for so many things. I love how well it take heavy loads and adjusts to suit and then fully unloaded it still drives beautifully. We have ours sitting stock height day to day, but can bunp it up to any height when we go off road. Just bought 2 replacement air stuts for the front due to a leak and I'll try keep this system for the life of the car.
Reliability
Air rides alll good untill it leaves you stranded or fails MOT and cnt get it fixed to a garage
@@jameshalford4699 GAP tool usually saves the day unless you've burnt out the compressor.
@@livestock9722 what particular gap tool mate, i hate a suspension fault but my cars doesnt leak air or drop height has new front struts in the pst andnalso had a brand new pump not too long ago
How is possible you are able to use the traction mode with out installing the Atlantic British programming dongle i have 2008 and i can not use any traction mode and i am keep getting reduce the speed 30 mile only thing on my dash and yes i did replace my air suspension to coil
I bought an 2007 range rover and the old owner Converter to coil suspensión, high and low 4x4 is fine but the special track sistem is not working (blocks, sand, snow etc), i can't drive over 100-120 kmh cause a kind of dead wobbly (yes like Jeep thing) makes me feel scary, not so strong like a lifted cherokee SPORT i haved but i feel thats it's not ok, i love that Range Rover but i feel thats it's only for off Road use :(
Love the rig, love the simple rugged looks the best! Got a couple questions for you... with it now constantly 2in higher than stock, did you feel any more body roll in a turn than before? Also is the mpg worse now than before or did it not change. The LR3 already has horrible mpg and I don't wanna make it worse. I love the air bag system for the off road ride height and it lowers on highway for efficiency, but you really can't beat the peace of mind with solid springs.
I didn't really notice any increase in body roll with the swap. In my case, having the lift combined with a bigger wheel setup and the roof rack definitely hurt the mpg. The rack alone will knock off roughly 2 to 3 mpg. I think I was averaging 12 mpg if I remember correctly.
@@ty_zib ouch on the mpg, but that's to be expected driving a V8. Haha I love the V8 sound too much! Thanks for the reply!
I would like to buy this device from you to remove the error, is this possible?
I have an 06 LR3 with about 116k miles on it. I got it with 109k. Been having suspension issues since day 1. Not sure what the problem is but really thinking about the coil overs. I took it off road once and I got an overheated suspension message. I couldn't lift it for a while. Luckily, I didn't need much clearance where I was at and got out with no problem.
Coils are great for this exact reason. No more air leaks or electronic issues!
Like, question did you loose your 4-wheeler drive
I’m Looking Into Buying This For My Range Rover & I Was Wondering If The “Red Suspension” Light Will Be Illuminated? I Want To Get The ReFlash Module, But Do It Works?
Yes it does
Can you do this on an LR4?
Thinking about picking up the coil kit myself, for an '05 LR3. Air ride quality is great though... so no big differences in ride over pavement with coils?
If anything it felt better to me. Maybe I'm just used to driving cars with traditional suspension but there seemed to be less body roll with the coils on road. I'd say keep air until it fails then coils are the move. The ability to raise and lower the ride height is super nice.
thinking of LR3/4, worth it? looks amazing. great channel.
I'd go with an LR4 if you have the budget. Or an lr3 and save the price difference for maintenance costs which will definitely happen. Be patient when searching for one and hopefully get service history. I'll never tell anyone to not get a rover. They're great.
Just did Jrods and Falken AT3’s on my 08 LR3. The dreaded suspension light has come on so thinking about doing this coil conversion. Did you have to get smaller tires when you changed over? Thanks I’m advance!
Didn't know I was going to do the coils before I did it so my tires are just a size big. They're new so I live with the very slight rubbing. Otherwise yes you could just get smaller tires
@@ty_zib might just do the same if I end up doing the coil conversion. Only a bag now but I know the compressor will go soon, 170k miles on mine.
Want to know, if you do nothing else but switch over to coils, you're saying you'll get the suspension fault light (red light) but all other programs will work? Do you get any chimes or warning on the dash that is recurring as you drive? Or would all one needs to do is cover that annoying red light? Putting sticker over a light I can do, but annoying chiming or something I can't deal with....thanks in advance!
Exactly. Just the light and obviously the raise lower function will not work anymore but all of the traction modes continue to function as normal. No beeps or chimes.
I don't think you are supposed to disconnect the sensors..?Normaly If you have original xenons, these sensors are also self adjusting the lights in that case. If you don't have automatic adjustments of the lights , you end up with to high of beam on hills.
I love my LR3 and hate it. I hate it for the regular suspension problems. I didn't buy it for the air suspension, so I will probably just get the kit. I was considering replacing it but just spent $2000 CDN with upper control arms and bearings and parking brake repairs. 2006 LR3 HSE 265k km.
I changed to coils because too many problems with the air suspension. I was left stranded a couple of times, didn't want this too keep happening.
Mine has spring not had a problem with the suspension in 10 years only the upper rear arms and the dreaded parking brake 😂
Does it need wheel alignment after installed this setup? Thanks and keep up.
Yes definitely recommend an alignment
Is it just the red light that remains on or is it also the ding sound that goes off from time to time while driving?
Mine was just the red light
Mine has the ding that does it everytime the fault message flashes on the screen.
But mine is doing it because I did what a few other guys did and pulled the Fuse under the hood where the battery and Fuse box is.i think it's the 26E yellow fuse 3 spots from the larder square fuses.
I did as they did and set my suspension to its highest point.
Then shut it off and pulled that fuse I stated and it's solved all issues,it shut the air system completly off. I don't off road so don't need it.
I love the ride,steering and handling and feel of it setting at its very highest point.looks really good so as long as I do t have any issues with pulling the fuse I'm driving it the way it is.
At some point I will most likely get the Atlantic British heavy haul coil spring and flash module kit andbhave it changed.
The only issue I for see is getting it inspected here in the USA I will probably put the fuse back in for that sole purpose and the yank it out again after it passes.
Hey man, I just wanted to ask a question and hopefully you can help me out, I purchased the same set of wheels and I love them AR201 but the problem I'm facing now is that this wheels installed with common 14x1.5 conical lug nuts it barely grips about 0.31inches go in the threads torqued, I reached the Manufacturer and explained the issue here and I'm waiting for their response (it can not be safe specially offroading)
The only solution I found that might fit is Long et(extended thread) Conical Bulge Lug Nuts 14x1.5
Thread
Please let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you found a solution, I will let you know my findings once I get something solid.
Thanks Ty
Did you find a solution thinking of going the same route with the wheels
@@joesebastiangarcia7453 the only solution I found is by using the et (extended thread) conical bulge lug nut 14x1.5, this really works. I hope this helps.
I would never get rid of the air suspension. I replaced my compressor for £195 (brand new). No reprogramming required.
I did mine too but keep says can't drive more 30 speed in dash
How to stop see this one
You might have a faulty height sensor somewhere. The rods trick the sensors into thinking the vehicle is sitting too low and raises it up to give you the "lift". If there's something off with the sensors then it might not adjust properly. That's my guess
@Life with Ty
Ok do you know the sender to take it off
I took off the dour high sensor and same thing
I couldn't find this sensor for the 30 speed
How much do you estimate in cost if I got someone to do it for me ?
I paid 400$
How many hours did it take you to change to coils?
If I remember correctly, I did it in 2 afternoons after work by myself. Didn't have a lift, just basic hand tools and jack/jackstands.
@@ty_zib thank you so much!! your video helped me make my decision in changing over to coil.
I think coils are awesome on these vehicles! A lot less to worry about too!
@@ty_zibI hope so. Waiting for my mechanic to install them. I will let you know how the ride is.
@@ty_zib I got the coils installed and my car drives like a dream. The only thing is I need the flash module as the warning sounds are annoying. I am in Canada do you know where I can order it?
Will you sell your eas bypass module .
Don't have it anymore 🤷🏼♂️
@@ty_zib
Did you sell the LR3?
Man, the rustssssssss
Should never have done this to your discovery 3. Lost all the off road capability and special programs are compromised. I have a 150000 mile Disco 3 that I have replaced the compressor on once because I upgraded.....cost £250. The air suspension is a major part of the car and why its so good just maintain it NEVER change to coils its idiotic.
What happens when you buy a $60,000 SUV on the cheap and haven't got a proper budget to maintain it tbh. Mine has the ACE active roll control, fitting coil springs would ruin that as well. The cost of maintaining the LR system is comparable to maintaining a conventional setup anyway when you take into account the maintenance of the shocks, broken coil springs etc. and the LR system works soooo well when it is maintained properly. 4 Brand new Air Shocks is £600 in the UK, £250 if you only need fronts, compressor is cheap to rebuild and you keep it all working.