WK2 Convert from coils to airbags

[nouturn]

Hi,
I have a WK2 with coils and would like to convert to a Quadra lift type suspension. I am not keen on a coil type lift kit as I don't like the idea of having the vehicle lifted for highway driving.

I can get genuine Quadra lift airbags from a wreck. Does anyone know if they are a straight replacement for the coils?

[08crd]

Originally Posted by nouturn

Hi,
I have a WK2 with coils and would like to convert to a Quadra lift type suspension. I am not keen on a coil type lift kit as I don't like the idea of having the vehicle lifted for highway driving.

I can get genuine Quadra lift airbags from a wreck. Does anyone know if they are a straight replacement for the coils?

My guess would be, it would be an expensive excercise, even if you had a donor vehicle.
The cheapest way IMO, would be sell your car, and buy one with the adventure pack. It was a popular option on the Laredo, so plenty are around.

It isn't as simple as swapping out the springs, for air bags.
It is a sealed system, filled with nitrogen and charged by a compressor, which is computer controlled via hight sensors.

[LeCheese]

From memory, everyone on this forum and others who have looked into it before have decided that it's too difficult, unfortunately. The bags are the easy bit, then there's the closed gas system, electronics, interface etc etc. Someone may have done it, but it wouldn't be without a lot of work/expense

[Sandez]

I would agree with the others, the cost and complexity would not warrant the gains. Off the top of my head you would need the bags, the compressor, the nitrogen tank, hoses and fittings, centre console switches, possibly an additional wiring harness, maybe the computer (ecu or an additional computer?), sensors... the list goes on. And that would be provided it's a direct swap and there's no additional mounting required.

Even with a donor car, the time it would take to retro fit it all yourself, all in the off chance that you did everything 100%, wouldn't warrant that gain. Paying someone to do it would cost more than selling and re buying.

I have seen somewhere (an American forum maybe) that someone has replaced their spring setup with an aftermarket airbag system, but I believe he went up to 35" tyres, and it came at a cost around $7k if my memory is correct. While it didn't have the restrictions that the Quadra Lift imposes, it wasn't as integrated either.

As the others have said, it would be far cheaper and easier to sell your car and purchase another with the Qiadra Lift, as the lift doesn't exactly command a premium in the used car prices. Swapping over for a similar year and k's should only cost the price of the stamp duty, which would be cheaper than buying a spring lift if you did stay

If you have the donor car already, strip the parts and keep them as spares, they cost a fortune to replace

[rocsolid]

google White Rhino WK2 Grand Cherokee. This was a swap and uses air to lift the bags. Works a treat and his ride looks awesome.

Here is the vid on youtube https://youtu.be/vIaHVk30aAk

[08crd]

Originally Posted by rocsolid

google White Rhino WK2 Grand Cherokee. This was a swap and uses air to lift the bags. Works a treat and his ride looks awesome.

Here is the vid on youtube https://youtu.be/vIaHVk30aAk

That's magic, which insurance company, would insure it? When ESC is mandatory.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/576...odels-affected

Would the after market lift company have Australian compliance?

[nouturn]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I will have to have a permanent lift or sell te beast.