G’day Martin, I love the vid mate! It shows how you’ve done the 2” lift great! I really like the tyres you’re running too 😀 The spacers you have on the rear are from “Hard Range” in Australia, sadly they’re no longer in business. Originally run by Paul (great bloke) and then bought by other P38 enthusiasts. I love how you’ve done the Front spring spacers for your lift. It’s common to see air leaks on the front springs due to rubbing when lifted from below (as I’ve done, although I’ve not experienced the issue) rather than above (as you’ve done). It’d be good to see you knock up spacer kits over there, I’m sure the market there would be much bigger than over here in Australia. My recovery is coming along well, can’t wait until I can head out 4wding again! Cheers Keithy
On my 99 P38 I used the free version of EAS Unlock to reprogram the offload height to give me something like 4 inches of lift. In that setting I have 16 inches of clearance under the frame rails.
Hi Gordon Thank you for your message! Yes that’s an option but be careful as air springs may rip as only have a certain amount of travel before failing. Have been talking to a manufacturer about increasing the travel but is very slow😂😂 Good luck with things👍 Regards Martin
@@all4x451 As a matter of fact I destroyed an Arnott air spring on an offroad trail in Colorado this summer. The lower locating pin on my left rear bag sheared off, the bag folded over and ripped. Ended up driving 137 miles on the bump stops including quite a few miles of offroad. Was able to replace the bag and continue my trip. Some mechanical lift would take some strain off the bags.
Oh dear not pleasant on the bump stops😬 Still trying to get a company to replicate my kit for correct money without jeopardising quality, may have a solution soon and will do video on manufacturing and supply😀👍
@@all4x451 That's an understatement. If I didn't have my seat belt fastened my head would be hitting the roof top. OK on pavement but brutle offroad. Would probably buy a kit if not too expensive.
Very interesting kit. My truck is a 1996 one and still run on airbags, thank you for let me know about Arnott bags, which are going to be installed soon after being delivered. Interested to your kit, count me too.
Amazing work thank you for sharing your experience with us, Air suspension p38 when normal its headache for all now after lift up what will happen. I plan to convert my car to coil spring no more headache.
Hi Thank you for message 👍 Yes a lot of people are changing to coil springs, my P38 was not great when I bought it! I rebuilt eas block and checked and changed faulty height sensors, all been good since for a few years now. The main problem that I can see is the hight sensors, as if one is faulty the system will work but not great! Regards Martin
@@all4x451 Thank you Martin for your quick reply and interest and patience. I tray to calibration by RSW EAS unlock suite with new air pump I spent hours but still not correct hight until I damaged the new pump. Same doubt in hight sensors faulty. You change the orginal or aftermarket sensors any help. Again I need new pump with sensors. Best regards,
Hi I was lucky to find nearly new original parts, my next purchase would be from Arnott they also make very good air bags at reasonable prices! Regards Martin
Another nice and interesting vid mate. I am an air bag lover as well and i really dont wanna convert to springs but still i would like some inches lifting. Interested for the kit in Cyprus 🇨🇾🇨🇾😎
Hi Martin- another great video. As a P38 on air owner i'd definitely be interested in a kit should they become available. Keep up the good work and i'm looking forward to the next video.
Hi Thank you for your kind words👍 I am waiting to see how much interest is created, then will remove mine and get quotes to duplicate. Have a few more videos coming up, a 4inch stainless steel snorkel and raptor coating fore the rangey! Regards Martin
Hi Sorry for late reply! You can get kits I believe, will not be difficult as air springs come out easy. Problem will be having the warning lights on dash and disabling EAS!
@@all4x451 Awesome. I want a P38 as my weekend ride and will very rarely be used off-road. I'm considering buying one here in South Africa though it needs a gearbox and cosmetic repairs
@@BonganiMagadu you will not be disappointed with the P38 it’s a great off roader and tourer, keep me posted what you think! If I can help with anything let me know😀
Hi Thank you for your message! I am currently looking for a company to copy my 2 inch lift kit from Australia! Although only the front has extended bump stops due to design! Once I have arranged copy will let you know! Regards Martin
I have a 2" lift on my 2001 HSE 4.6L P38...same color. When I bought mine it already had coils so im not changing them out at this point. Question: where did you get the front grill? I like the one you have although i just ordered a replacement for my cracked one. thanks!
Hi Carl Thank you for your message! The grill is a standard Range Rover sport grill, the difference is that holes have been drilled in it😀👍 Will do a close up in next video👍
Hoorah! Not a wheeler but often at near to 6 tons with a 21' trailer and another P38 on the back. Wouldn't entertain the thought on springs. P38Addicts.
Hi Martin, I currently have springs on a 2002 P38. I would like to converted back to Air. What Air bottles do you recommend? I live in New York. Thanks
Hi Thank you for your message! There is a company called Arnott that make better re-enforced air bags air bags, they are idea for off road as standard air bags tend to rip under articulation these are what I use on my P38. Check out the link below and thanks again for the question, if I can help any further just let me know👍 Regards Martin
Hi Steven Just been looking at your channel, and was wondering if you could supply air bags that are 2inch higher than standard. I realise that sensors and bump stops would need to be modified like the ones I have currently modified. I have several people globally waiting for a solution to a lift kit! Regards Martin
What's the use of a 2" lift when you extend the bump stops with 2"? Isn't the whole idea you have more flex? The P38 has plenty of ground clearance, chassis wise, so that can't be it. Genuine question, not to bash you. What you say about equal pressure with the axles flexed as in the video is partly right. not while driving, it only gets the same pressure when the EAS has enough time to adjust.
Hi Thank you for comment. Is always good to air views😂😂 The 2 inch lift is also for the fitment of larger tyres, and increasing wading depth. The larger bump stops have to be fitted or the flex will be too much for the air springs, and will damaged them as they have only so much travel! Regarding the air pressures, once the wheel sensor detects a wheel drop the designated valve opens to allow more pressure, combined with pressure switches rapid opening and closing of said valves occur. Granted the faster you travel the harder to control👍 Regards Martin
Hi Thank you for your message. There are a lot of people and manufacturers now seeing the real benefits of air springs, I personally think that many will start choosing air over coil springs in very near future! Regards Martin
I do over 1k miles a month in mine with coil springs fitted. It was already converted when I bought it. I rarely go off-road and for what I do with it, it’s fine. I get why people prefer bags for off roading and comfort but I like the maintenance free aspect of coils. Drives just fine running standard 18s with ax7s. I drive many p38s at work with bags and coils alike, I prefer coils. I read a lot of passionate comments on forums over this topic, there is no need for it. Your vehicle, do what suits you.
@@oumaniac, the ONLY thing a Land Cruiser, or most Toyotas have going for them is the claimed reliability.. There is much more to a good car than just reliability. They lack style, they lack comfort, compared to any Range Rover. They really are nothing to look at, and, if you buy one new, 6 months later there will be a new facelifted one on the showroom floor, making your brand new Cruiser look dated. Every generation of Range Rover had around a 10 year run without notable changes, and even a 10 year old Range Rover still looks as modern as the current one. A 2 year old Land Cruiser on the other hand looks dated, as theres a new updated version every second day. And that goes for all Japanese marques… They just can’t seem to decide what they wan’t their cars to look like, or who to copy.. Look at Lexus throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, their sedans were shameless copies of Mercedes E/S classes, just somehow hideous, and ungainly.. And keep in mind that the Range Rover is the original SUV, the big daddy. Toyota was still busy trying to figure out how best to copy a Willys Jeep when the first Rangie rolled out…
at last someone with sense i love the air suspension and would take it over any spring great to see
Hi Wesley
Thank you for your message, yes air is great so many advantages👍
Regards
Martin
Great video is the air bag lift available again ? I would love the lift my 95 p38 2in thanks
Hi
Thank you for the message👍
Sorry not yet but will keep you updated!
Regards
Martin
G’day Martin, I love the vid mate! It shows how you’ve done the 2” lift great! I really like the tyres you’re running too 😀
The spacers you have on the rear are from “Hard Range” in Australia, sadly they’re no longer in business. Originally run by Paul (great bloke) and then bought by other P38 enthusiasts.
I love how you’ve done the Front spring spacers for your lift. It’s common to see air leaks on the front springs due to rubbing when lifted from below (as I’ve done, although I’ve not experienced the issue) rather than above (as you’ve done).
It’d be good to see you knock up spacer kits over there, I’m sure the market there would be much bigger than over here in Australia.
My recovery is coming along well, can’t wait until I can head out 4wding again!
Cheers
Keithy
Hi Keithy
Thank you for your nice comments appreciated👍👍😀
Will keep you posted with the demand, great to see last video looking good 👍
On my 99 P38 I used the free version of EAS Unlock to reprogram the offload height to give me something like 4 inches of lift. In that setting I have 16 inches of clearance under the frame rails.
Hi Gordon
Thank you for your message!
Yes that’s an option but be careful as air springs may rip as only have a certain amount of travel before failing.
Have been talking to a manufacturer about increasing the travel but is very slow😂😂
Good luck with things👍
Regards
Martin
@@all4x451
As a matter of fact I destroyed an Arnott air spring on an offroad trail in Colorado this summer. The lower locating pin on my left rear bag sheared off, the bag folded over and ripped. Ended up driving 137 miles on the bump stops including quite a few miles of offroad. Was able to replace the bag and continue my trip. Some mechanical lift would take some strain off the bags.
Oh dear not pleasant on the bump stops😬
Still trying to get a company to replicate my kit for correct money without jeopardising quality, may have a solution soon and will do video on manufacturing and supply😀👍
@@all4x451
That's an understatement. If I didn't have my seat belt fastened my head would be hitting the roof top. OK on pavement but brutle offroad. Would probably buy a kit if not too expensive.
😂
Hopefully soon can organise lift kit and price🤞🏻
There are many that have shown interest 😀👍
Very interesting kit. My truck is a 1996 one and still run on airbags, thank you for let me know about Arnott bags, which are going to be installed soon after being delivered.
Interested to your kit, count me too.
Hi Enrico
That’s great news they are excellent air bags.
Will let you know soon as available!
Regards
Martin
@@all4x451 copy that!
I'm in.
Amazing work thank you for sharing your experience with us,
Air suspension p38 when normal its headache for all now after lift up what will happen. I plan to convert my car to coil spring no more headache.
Hi
Thank you for message 👍
Yes a lot of people are changing to coil springs, my P38 was not great when I bought it! I rebuilt eas block and checked and changed faulty height sensors, all been good since for a few years now.
The main problem that I can see is the hight sensors, as if one is faulty the system will work but not great!
Regards
Martin
@@all4x451 Thank you Martin for your quick reply and interest and patience. I tray to calibration by RSW EAS unlock suite with new air pump I spent hours but still not correct hight until I damaged the new pump. Same doubt in hight sensors faulty. You change the orginal or aftermarket sensors any help.
Again I need new pump with sensors.
Best regards,
Hi
I was lucky to find nearly new original parts, my next purchase would be from Arnott they also make very good air bags at reasonable prices!
Regards
Martin
Another nice and interesting vid mate. I am an air bag lover as well and i really dont wanna convert to springs but still i would like some inches lifting. Interested for the kit in Cyprus 🇨🇾🇨🇾😎
Hi
Thank you for your comment👍
Will keep you informed!
Regards
Martin
Hi Martin- another great video. As a P38 on air owner i'd definitely be interested in a kit should they become available. Keep up the good work and i'm looking forward to the next video.
Hi
Thank you for your kind words👍
I am waiting to see how much interest is created, then will remove mine and get quotes to duplicate. Have a few more videos coming up, a 4inch stainless steel snorkel and raptor coating fore the rangey!
Regards
Martin
I too am interested in this kit. Thank you for a great video
Hi
Thank you for your nice comment👍
I will let you know when I have more info.
Regards
Martin
I would be interested in this kit
Hi Simon
Thank you for your message, will keep you posted!
Cheers
Martin
Have you fitted diff guards on yours
Hi Simon
No not yet looking for the right one, have see some nice ones in America that I am tempted with though!
Yeah I'm looking as well can't seem to see any
Currently lowering diff ratio to 4.12 as have just but larger Toyo tyres on LT305 70 R16😀
Is it easy swapping air for coil suspension?
Thanks
Hi Sorry for late reply!
You can get kits I believe, will not be difficult as air springs come out easy. Problem will be having the warning lights on dash and disabling EAS!
@@all4x451 Thanks for reply sir
Do I need a programming tool for springs after
Not sure as not removed an EAS system, only what I have heard about!
Also heard that people that use P38 for adventure touring usually go back to air😀
@@all4x451 Awesome. I want a P38 as my weekend ride and will very rarely be used off-road. I'm considering buying one here in South Africa though it needs a gearbox and cosmetic repairs
@@BonganiMagadu you will not be disappointed with the P38 it’s a great off roader and tourer, keep me posted what you think!
If I can help with anything let me know😀
Hi Martin - am interested in a kit - I have had Arnott Gen 111 bags on mine for a few years now and no problems at all - agree air bags are best.
Hi Harry
Thank you for message👍
The Arnott Gen 3 are the best as they have a little further travel than OEM!
Will keep you posted ref the lift kit👍
Hi Harry
Will let you know how I get on with lift kit, maybe a few weeks👍
Regards
Martin
i love the Airl supension in my p38 and i do not care for coil springs. i would put them on my defender if i knew how to maker it work properly
Hi Wesley
Yes the air suspension is the P38 secret making it very capable off road, lots of 4x4s now getting air assist fitted👍
Regards
Martin
I’ve been looking for extended bump stops for my P 38 on air Anybody know how to wear to get some could drop a link
Hi
Thank you for your message!
I am currently looking for a company to copy my 2 inch lift kit from Australia!
Although only the front has extended bump stops due to design!
Once I have arranged copy will let you know!
Regards
Martin
Same here. I would love to get a set of extended bump stops as well
I have a 2" lift on my 2001 HSE 4.6L P38...same color. When I bought mine it already had coils so im not changing them out at this point. Question: where did you get the front grill? I like the one you have although i just ordered a replacement for my cracked one. thanks!
Hi Carl
Thank you for your message!
The grill is a standard Range Rover sport grill, the difference is that holes have been drilled in it😀👍
Will do a close up in next video👍
@@all4x451 I admire your P38 and your expeditions👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Did you do the close up of the front grill?
Cheers from Punta del Este
@@burgerdentone16 Hi
Yes will do a walk around soon, the front grill is of a Range Rover sport but with holes drilled in it!
Cheers
Martin
Hoorah! Not a wheeler but often at near to 6 tons with a 21' trailer and another P38 on the back. Wouldn't entertain the thought on springs. P38Addicts.
Hi Paul
Absolutely more to air than people are aware👍
Thanks for the comment.
Cheers
Martin
Hi Martin, I currently have springs on a 2002 P38. I would like to converted back to Air. What Air bottles do you recommend? I live in New York. Thanks
Hi
Thank you for your message!
There is a company called Arnott that make better re-enforced air bags air bags, they are idea for off road as standard air bags tend to rip under articulation these are what I use on my P38. Check out the link below and thanks again for the question, if I can help any further just let me know👍
Regards
Martin
Sorry
Hear is the link
www.arnotteurope.com/
🗽
Great video!
Hi Steven
Thank you for your comment👍
Hopefully doing a part two very soon!
Regards
Martin
Hi Steven
Just been looking at your channel, and was wondering if you could supply air bags that are 2inch higher than standard.
I realise that sensors and bump stops would need to be modified like the ones I have currently modified.
I have several people globally waiting for a solution to a lift kit!
Regards
Martin
Hello Martin ,I'm also intrested in a kit .
Hi
Thank you for letting me know, have had a few people interested. Will keep you posted of any further developments!
Regards
Martin
What's the use of a 2" lift when you extend the bump stops with 2"? Isn't the whole idea you have more flex? The P38 has plenty of ground clearance, chassis wise, so that can't be it. Genuine question, not to bash you. What you say about equal pressure with the axles flexed as in the video is partly right. not while driving, it only gets the same pressure when the EAS has enough time to adjust.
Hi
Thank you for comment.
Is always good to air views😂😂
The 2 inch lift is also for the fitment of larger tyres, and increasing wading depth.
The larger bump stops have to be fitted or the flex will be too much for the air springs, and will damaged them as they have only so much travel!
Regarding the air pressures, once the wheel sensor detects a wheel drop the designated valve opens to allow more pressure, combined with pressure switches rapid opening and closing of said valves occur. Granted the faster you travel the harder to control👍
Regards
Martin
I obtained my Pegasus with coils. Everyone thinks I’m nuts for wanting to convert back to air. 🥴 🥜
Hi
Thank you for your message.
There are a lot of people and manufacturers now seeing the real benefits of air springs, I personally think that many will start choosing air over coil springs in very near future!
Regards
Martin
Air is way more comfortable!! Do use the right shocks, Boge or Sachs.
I do over 1k miles a month in mine with coil springs fitted. It was already converted when I bought it.
I rarely go off-road and for what I do with it, it’s fine.
I get why people prefer bags for off roading and comfort but I like the maintenance free aspect of coils. Drives just fine running standard 18s with ax7s.
I drive many p38s at work with bags and coils alike, I prefer coils.
I read a lot of passionate comments on forums over this topic, there is no need for it. Your vehicle, do what suits you.
Still the same weight per corner
On our pheasant shoot the only vehicles that we have to tow out is defenders and range rovers. they are really not meant to be off road. period.
Hi
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
Drop to access when parking in public, so thieves with cordless grinders will look elsewhere for new Cats.
Hi
Another great advantage to air suspension, thank you for the tip👍
Cheers
Martin
P38 was never designed to be on coil suspension. The EAS is what sets the P38 apart from other shite SUV’s like Land Cruisers and Patrols etc..
Hi
Very true! Large company’s now see advantages of air and are putting air springs in coil springs😀👍
Regards
Martin
You're showing your ignorance when you call Landcruisers shite.
@@oumaniac, the ONLY thing a Land Cruiser, or most Toyotas have going for them is the claimed reliability.. There is much more to a good car than just reliability. They lack style, they lack comfort, compared to any Range Rover. They really are nothing to look at, and, if you buy one new, 6 months later there will be a new facelifted one on the showroom floor, making your brand new Cruiser look dated. Every generation of Range Rover had around a 10 year run without notable changes, and even a 10 year old Range Rover still looks as modern as the current one. A 2 year old Land Cruiser on the other hand looks dated, as theres a new updated version every second day. And that goes for all Japanese marques… They just can’t seem to decide what they wan’t their cars to look like, or who to copy.. Look at Lexus throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, their sedans were shameless copies of Mercedes E/S classes, just somehow hideous, and ungainly.. And keep in mind that the Range Rover is the original SUV, the big daddy. Toyota was still busy trying to figure out how best to copy a Willys Jeep when the first Rangie rolled out…