| Author | Message | ||
     Robert Lee (Boblee) New Member Username: Boblee Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 |
My right front airbag is going out on my EAS and I was wondering what my options were to fix it. I know that this can be fixed, but at what cost? Also my RR is pretty much stock for offroading right now, but I would like to add some stuff. Money is always a concern, but just bc something may be more expensive, please dont hesitate to list it. Should I repair the EAS and venture offroad with EAS? Should I get coil over instead? What options do I have for coil over? What is the best suspension out there? Whats best for offroading but still can handle 80mph on the highway without the fear of rolling over? Thank you, Robert | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Senior Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 334 Registered: 09-2002 |
I would go ahead and do the coil over if you are going to offroad, If you are going to do mostly pavement and a few dealer events or even easier things like MAR then replace the airbag, just plan on doing the others also. If you want to leave that mess behind you then I think you can get a kit for around 900 not positive on the price, check atlantic british or rovers north for price. I don't think it is all that difficult of a conversion just takes longer than a spring swap. | ||
| Alan Bates (Alanb) Senior Member Username: Alanb Post Number: 378 Registered: 07-2002 |
I second what Aaron said. This is what I did to my 96 RR: http://www.discoweb.org/p38coil/index.htm It can handle 80 mph easily but is not as stable as stock due to the lift and mud terrains. I usually stay around 75 mph with no problems. I see from your profile that you are in OKC, check out okrovers.com. We have alot of events and you are more than welcome to join us. | ||
| Robert Lee (Boblee) New Member Username: Boblee Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2003 |
I am actually in tulsa until thursday, where are you located Alan, or where do you work and maybe I could stop by and look at your car in the parking lot. | ||
| Alan Bates (Alanb) Senior Member Username: Alanb Post Number: 379 Registered: 07-2002 |
I'll e-mail you offline. | ||
| Andrew Parker (P38memate) New Member Username: P38memate Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2003 |
Robert, Arnott Ind. in FL sells replacement air bladders of which I have bought 4 for my 96. http://www.arnottindustries.com/ They cost a little over $105/bladder when shipped. If you are a hands on kind of guy and like repairing your own stuff its not to tough to figure out how to replace the bladder. However, the coil conversion debate is warrented as the EAS system is sophisticated and a challenge to trouble shoot if you are not into that sort of thing. | ||
| eric cavalli (Ejc) New Member Username: Ejc Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2003 |
DAP out of Vermont also sells coil over conversions. I did it to my classic. Total cost was about 600.00, including 4 new off road shocks. If you can get your hands on some spring compresors this is a job you could do yourself. Some auto parts stores will let you leave a deposit to rent them. I am pretty certain that they have kits for the new body style as well. The truck looks nice lifted. It does wander a bit more. Nothing to the point of distraction. I loved the EAS, however I wouldn't want to be somewhere offroad and have it fail. I made a couple of repairs to maintaint it, limit swithces etc... Once I had a bag fail I said forget it. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 206 Registered: 08-2003 |
Alan, That p38 looks bad ass.  Nice job, Matt | ||
| Alan Bates (Alanb) Senior Member Username: Alanb Post Number: 381 Registered: 07-2002 |
Thanks for the compliment Matt, More mods to come, will be building a winch bumper similar in design to the RTE slimeline when the plasma cutter gets here. The problem with these P38's at the moment is that nobody makes anything for them. | ||
| J E Robison Service Co (Robisonservice) Member Username: Robisonservice Post Number: 120 Registered: 10-2002 |
First, I agree that if you are serious about off-roading you should convert to coil springs. If you decide to keep the air suspension you should be aware that the Arnott bags mentioned above tend to pop open when wheels are dangled much more readily that the genuine air bags. That could cause a serious problem on the trail. I would not use them there. As to the kits - Atlantic British sells a kit that gives stock height and look. Rovers North has that, and they also have alternate springs if you want more lift. |
