Land Rover introduced the Electronic Air Suspension in 1993 on the Classic Range Rover. The new system gave the Range Rover a superior ride and excellent off road characteristics that exceeded everything else available. The EAS system gave the Range Rover the ability to self-adjust for things like speed, cargo load, and terrain. The new Range Rover’s suspension was actually a very simple idea and used only a few key components: a valve block, air compressor, height sensors, and air springs. These components are all controlled by the EAS computer. Somewhere in the design process, Land Rover decided to overcomplicate the system with overly complex software that seems to have a mind of its own.

Many people believe the Range Rovers Electronic Air Suspension is too problematic and not worth repairing. Some owners replace their EAS with a coil spring conversion which completely eliminates all of the components and functionality of the air suspension. We believe these systems take away the heart and soul of the Range Rover. The Range Rovers air suspension gives the vehicle the versatility to traverse severe terrain and provide the absolute best ride of any vehicle in its class. Replacing the EAS with coil springs is not an upgrade for the Range Rovers suspension; you are downgrading it to a lesser vehicle. In our opinion, coil springs detract from the appeal of a Range Rover and lower the overall value of the vehicle.

Range Rover Suspension Repair
Many Range Rover owners shy away from repairing their air suspension because they simply do not understand it. In many owners’ experiences, the Land Rover dealerships do not understand the system either. Many times a mechanic will change EAS components before fully diagnosing the problem. This is a very costly method to diagnose and repair a simple system. In most cases an EAS fault can be traced to a leaky valve block, a worn compressor, or leaky air springs. All of these components can easily be replaced by the owner for substantial savings. The worst part about repairing the Range Rover air suspension yourself is taking the vehicle to the dealership to have the EAS computer reset. EAS components require no special tools or skills to replace; they are bolt-in pieces.

EAS components typically last about 80,000 miles before they need to be replaced or repaired. The two most expensive components of the EAS are the valve block ($800) and the compressor ($400). Air springs are now very cheap and many come with a lifetime warranty. A totally rebuilt EAS system is a little more expensive than a coil spring kit, but you retain the benefits of the air suspension.

Carroll Rovers Manual Air Recovery System
Our Popular Manual Air Recovery System (M.A.R.S.) is designed to manually inflate the air springs in the event of an EAS fault. By adding a way to manually inflate the Range Rover’s air suspension, you increase the reliability and your confidence in the EAS. Every Range Rover owner knows their vehicle is far from perfect or free from defects. Now Range Rover owners have a way to get around the dreaded EAS fault. Click Here to find out more about our products.