Converted to coil springs-Need to delete "self leveling susp" error!!

[Weasel]

Call me crazy, but I still prefer the bags... Maybe it's because I tow trailers and like having self leveling suspension... If I have to change them out every 7 years or 100k miles I'm ok with it.

[LPMM]

Originally Posted by rph74

I strongly recommend that you replace with coil springs also. I simply ordered OEM BMW coil springs made for the X5 3.0. Also, you need to order upper and lower springs pads, and the adapter for the upper spring pad. That's it. Total parts cost me about $400 after taxes. The ride height is exactly the same as stock, just as I wanted it. If you decide to lower, probably your costs would go up.

Thanks for the info Chris, I may look into this. I just want a stock ride, not interested in lowering it.

Originally Posted by Weasel

Call me crazy, but I still prefer the bags... Maybe it's because I tow trailers and like having self leveling suspension... If I have to change them out every 7 years or 100k miles I'm ok with it.

You're not crazy and the theory behind the self leveling is nice, but the issues are starting to get annoying. Now, I do have an extended warranty which covers everything, but taking the vehicle in gets old fast. If not a bag, then a sensor, and so on... and that is with 40K miles.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by jst2878

I'll have to chime in and say that Killcrap pretty much told me to go fcuk myself when I asked him ever so politely for some of his expertise. I really think he doesnt want to be bothered.

Ouch! So much for forum participation, public and private I once requested an address from the fella to send a gift over the holidays, as i've made an effort over the years to give back to a number of techs. Let's just say scrooge gave me the silent treatment.

Hope all works out for you chaps at the meet

[papasmurf]

If you guys need someone with a BMW computer to re-program it, PM me.

[rph74]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Call me crazy, but I still prefer the bags... Maybe it's because I tow trailers and like having self leveling suspension... If I have to change them out every 7 years or 100k miles I'm ok with it.

I'm curious, does the air system make a sizeable difference when towing? Does the air system do a good job of raising the back up under heavy load? It likely would be cool for those purposes I suppose.

Luckily for me when I need to tow or haul, I can call on the Silverado to take the beating!

[Engz]

RPH... =( Help me check your inbox.

[rph74]

Originally Posted by Engz

RPH... =( Help me check your inbox.

See post #4, I responded to you here:


http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...l-springs.html


Sorry, but I tried to PM you, but the system said that your inbox was full!

[Engz]

Originally Posted by rph74

See post #4, I responded to you here:


http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...l-springs.html


Sorry, but I tried to PM you, but the system said that your inbox was full!

RPH thank you so much! Yeah I figured my box was full bc I couldn't even send you a message. Again thank you so much.

[rph74]

Originally Posted by Engz

RPH thank you so much! Yeah I figured my box was full bc I couldn't even send you a message. Again thank you so much.

No problem man! I hope this trick works for you. It may end up helping many others on this board. I don't think I've seen anyone else one here try it.

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by rph74

I'm curious, does the air system make a sizeable difference when towing? Does the air system do a good job of raising the back up under heavy load? It likely would be cool for those purposes I suppose.

Luckily for me when I need to tow or haul, I can call on the Silverado to take the beating!

Yes it does... It keeps the back perfectly level as if there was no load on it. I've had a few vehicles in the past squat pretty bad when towing a car trailer, not this puppy!