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Originally Posted by DSkeet
My co-worker is test driving a 96 4.6 hse over the weekend and the air ride will not work at all. He isn't dying tokeep it either. Is there some type of coil spring conversion he can do if he decides to buy it? What are some problem areas he needs to look at before buying? I noticed under the front/bottom of the engine there was a mass amount of oil caked up around what looked to be the oil pan where the oil filter is. Checked the oil and it was fine, maybe the problem is fixed? Thanks for any help!
David
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If this were a classic Range Rover I would agree and say don't bother with the air. But it's not. The 4.0/4.6 Air suspension is better than the older style. And lasts longer. You should get around 70,000 miles out of an air spring. They are rubber and designed to be replaced, just like your belts and hoses. The ride will be crappy with coils compared to the air on road. Obviously off road is different, in the sense that off road you don't ever worry that your bags are going to bust. However, I've been off road in Moab with several RR 4.6 owners who only modified tires and spring mountings and kept the air and did just fine - in extended mode. Also, check out eBay, there are tons of 98-2000 models out there going for about wholesale cost. They have better stereos, air suspension control, engine management, etc. even though they are all still the 4.0/4.6 body style.
Dave
'98 Range Rover 4.0
'94 Discovery
'69 Series IIa 88"
