Don't scrap your Discovery 3 if the suspension fails

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It's not everyone's cup of tea and a coil conversion will never be as good as air. BUT if repairing the air suspension on your Discovery 3 isn't finncially viable then coil springs could be the answer for you. This si a full fitting guide along with my first drive and initial thoughts on how good or bad the conversion is.
03244A - Discovery 3 Air Spring to Coil Conversion Kit - By Dunlop - Includes 4 Struts and ECU Disabling Unit
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You can bid for this Discovery when we complete our tour to the Alps next year and included will be all the Sealey tools we've used to get it back on the road.
Here's a few of the tools we'll be using from Sealey to get the Discovery ready for an MOT:
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@AlunWilliams-my9wq Ай бұрын

I have a 2005 V8 petrol disco 3 and have done the same conversion as I was sick and tired of the air suspension faulting whilst I was in the middle of the outback (Australia). It was the best thing I ever did. I have done two other mods since.... I added a 20mm spacer to the top of the coils at the rear only and I substituted the kit coils with the Kings KRRR-14 coils (heavier duty than those supplied with the kit). The result was that the car's ride height is similar to the air suspension "off road" setting. I don't have any sag in the rear and don't have any "roll" as you demonstrated. My car has since, done the Victorian high country and the Simpson Desert and I couldn't be happier. Great video... wish I had access to some guidance like this before undertaking it myself... keep up the great work.. cheers

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

Thanks. I might look into heavier springs too.

@bedfordrl 2 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this video as this is a job I'm going to do. I'd rather spend the money on coils and do the job once rather than constantly spending money fighting and fixing a 18 year old 190000 mile air suspension. Thank you.

@davidedwards4125 2 ай бұрын

That was a fair video, a lot of people never show anything going wrong or “not to plan” so well don’t for an honest and down to earth presentation. I had to replace my compressor dryer unit today, took me less than an hour but to be honest iv done that before and all the fittings were stainless and I’d notched the top bolt hole on the cradle so the evil top bolt can be left in and the cradle slid out. As I tow and also carry the occasional old relative, air suspension is great.

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

Thanks

@petermorgan197 2 ай бұрын

Had a poverty spec D3 with 6 speed manual 'box & coil spring suspension, it worked well for me, did well off road.

@MrLjbikes 2 ай бұрын

Fair play for your honest opinion on the springs after wrestling with them..

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

Will try and get it sorted with the spacers hopefully

@mikeflynn4373 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video...well done.

@disco3guy Ай бұрын

I had this done to my car earlier this year. Best thing I ever did, although i got the Atlantic British OME coilovers. This did lift my LR3 up by 2 inches, but at least i know i can get through anything now 😆

@Isabella135i Ай бұрын

I done this about a month ago on my 05..best thing Ive ever done but my god did I want to throw it in the scrap while doing it! you made it look easy as hell!! easiest part was doing the wiring lol

@andrewmitchell6351 Ай бұрын

Hi, recently started watching your channel - enjoying the disco content, along with the delivery. The roly-poly ride reminds me of a Land Cruiser I test drove about 10 years ago .... was like stepping back in time into a Range Rover classic. Keep the vids coming - I'm a late L320 owner, so would like to see you get your hands on one of them!

@landroverSV Ай бұрын

By taking away the air suspension, it's like owning a regular truck/suv. What makes the Discovery 3 different from other suv is the air suspension combined with the terrain response. I own a 2008 Discovery 3 SE V8 with 103K miles, and I did have to change the air suspension, and I'm glad I kept it! Cheers 🍻 🇺🇸

@Mr_Springy Ай бұрын

Fair enough for a non biased review. The springs seem very soft and whether spacers have any effect regarding this aspect remains to be seen. They will improve ride level so aesthetically better. I had a P38 converted to coils and it handled like a barge. However it was maintenance friendly and is still going strong

@malcookie Ай бұрын

Repair the air suspension. One of the things I like most.

@rickyperks3895 Ай бұрын

I had d3 swapped to springs abit of advice back end lowered over time so didn’t sit level I ended up get 2inch spacers added on top of strut to level back up sat slightly higher but looked better there’s a company that’s makes them locally to me think was about 120 delivered give or take few quid

@noelcahill6707 2 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this iv a 09 sport il be putting coils on it

@InFluxGroupSolutions 2 ай бұрын

What a shame. I understand why people believe coils are better than the air but as they say in this video it's not as nice. The air is a simple system to maintain and not expensive if looked after properly.

@philhyde2635 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Shame about the initial result. I understand the need for a spacer to increase the pre load, but wonder if the spring rate is a true match. Look forward to the next episode.

@davehowe3900 2 ай бұрын

I had a 2002 Discovery 2 which was basic and just had coil springs. Had no problems with it. Now have a RR Sport and having with ACE system leaks

@jonnysnakes5417 2 ай бұрын

Ive had 4x4 with air suspension, while it was great on the road when you put it into the offroad settings it raised the car up for more clearance but then left me with pretty much rock hard suspension. So i wonder if the coil swap would make the discos off road ability better.

@453421abcdefg12345 2 ай бұрын

I recon you are a Hero doing this! It all looks very knuckle bashing and filthy, but you got there in the end, is this kit available for the L322 Range Rover? Chris B.

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

I don't think so. I assume it's available for the D3 becasue they did release a D3 from the factory with coils.

@DrizzDevelopments 2 ай бұрын

Any discount codes coming up soon? Ive got bits to buy 😂

@taranscott155 2 ай бұрын

Fair play to you for risking the wrath of the fanbase - perhaps if you've never experienced the air suspension, you might not be quite so horrified by the coils ? Shame about having to rework your efforts to put the rear spacers in.

@discoray6644 2 ай бұрын

I think you have just removed one of its best features.

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

I know. All in the interests of science!

@Craig-c5e 2 ай бұрын

Think that was a mistake! What was wrong with the air suspension?? They are so easy to diagnose and repair! You have air pipes, valves, compressor, air tank, airbags and module! 😊

@LRLiveUK Ай бұрын

Two shocks had gone and the compressor was very tired. I think because we are working to a budget for the trip, this was a great opportunity to try out the coils. I am warming up to them now!