RngRvrClsc
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The EAS on my '95 RRC has finally failed. Not to the bump stops with speed limited to 35 mph, like I was afraid, but rather stuck at what seems to be the low profile (55mph+) with the extended profile dash light and both raise and lower buttons illuminated. The system had been failing for some time as it would sag and settle if parked for more than a day. The system was replaced in 2003, but I don't know if that included the compressor. I have a set of 4 air bags and a dryer from LR purchased as spares also in 2003.
My question is, should I replace the EAS and hope for another 10 years, or convert to coils and sell the parts?
How does the on and offroad performance of coils compare to EAS? Companies that sell kits all claim that coils are better, but I have to imagine that the road handling (and probably mpg?) will be adversely affected with the car permanently at its extended profile height. With a roof rack, parking garages can be unnerving even now, 2" more probably wouldn't make a difference, right? Would you feel comfortable taking a fresh EAS on the trail? I'm not taking it through Africa, just the East coast of North America. If you suggest coils, do you have an opinion on which is the best conversion kit? Atlantic British, Rovers North, Strutmaster? Do these kits plug the air lines and jury-rig the ECU or can the whole system be removed? If converting to coils, using the EAS to inflate tires is also quite appealing. However, my greatest concern with replacing the airbags is that the compressor could fail soon as well (expensive) and the same could be true if using it for tire inflating instead.
Any $.02 would be greatly appreciated.
My question is, should I replace the EAS and hope for another 10 years, or convert to coils and sell the parts?
How does the on and offroad performance of coils compare to EAS? Companies that sell kits all claim that coils are better, but I have to imagine that the road handling (and probably mpg?) will be adversely affected with the car permanently at its extended profile height. With a roof rack, parking garages can be unnerving even now, 2" more probably wouldn't make a difference, right? Would you feel comfortable taking a fresh EAS on the trail? I'm not taking it through Africa, just the East coast of North America. If you suggest coils, do you have an opinion on which is the best conversion kit? Atlantic British, Rovers North, Strutmaster? Do these kits plug the air lines and jury-rig the ECU or can the whole system be removed? If converting to coils, using the EAS to inflate tires is also quite appealing. However, my greatest concern with replacing the airbags is that the compressor could fail soon as well (expensive) and the same could be true if using it for tire inflating instead.
Any $.02 would be greatly appreciated.