hannam.john Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Has anyone got a self leveling unit for my 1976 two door Range Rover. They seem to be hard to find and my Rangie is pointing to the sky. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 My understanding is that the Range Rover should sit level when unladen without the assistance of the self levelling unit. Discoveries/90's/110's do not have the unit fitted and still manage to sit roughly level. What age/condition are the rear springs in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 The self levelling unit only makes a difference when you have weight in the back - with a load on it pumps up as you drive away with the bouncing of the suspension till it gets to normal ride height again. It meant they could use a soft spring and still maintain ride height. Didn't help with body roll though. Just fit some new disco rear springs and that will sort it, or a bit heavier duty if you want a firmer ride through corners. If you google Land rover spring rates you should find a site someone made with a comparison of spring lengths/rates which is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannam.john Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for the advice folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The SLU will help with towing better than stiffer springs, but it doesn't help with body roll. Trouble will be finding a decent one at this age. You can still pick up air assisted shocks, or fit air heklper springs if you have a big problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi did you get the unit I sent you? Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g&t Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Can these Boge units be rebuilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yes, they can be rebuilt. It's a specialised job and probably a shock absorber rebuilder would be a good start, preferably one that deals with old cars. The self-levellers have a pressurised gas inside so it's not something you do on your kitchen table unless the inlaws are visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p76rangie Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Can these Boge units be rebuilt? Yes, but requires specialised equipment and skills. Use to be someone here locally that use to rebuild them but not sure whether they are around anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g&t Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks guys, nice to know a rebuild is possible as finding a new one (should I need it) now is unlikely & I like to keep my classic as original as possibe, so HD rear springs would not be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm in the middle of the same job and I did find these links: http://www.landroverclassicparts.com.au/ProductDetailLarge.aspx?largerProduct=133215 for an exploded diagram, and http://www.ebay.de/itm/Range-Rover-Rangerover-Hydromat-NRC4163-/370230493405?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item56337500dd has one for sale. They aren't cheap, and there don't seem to be that many around anymore as the uninformed apparently chucked them away over the years, as if the factory just put them on for no real reason. But you're in England and should be able to find a used one sooner or later for a rebuild. I don't see why rebuilding one would be too much different to a gas-filled shock. Don't forget all the other parts like the balljoints and gaiters and so on. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 John Did you get sorted? I think I have a Boge unit in the back of the garage somewhere! I have definitely got the ball joints for it. I am out the country just now, but can have a look next week if you are interested. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'd be interested to hear if anyone has had one of these overhauled. I have the bigger version on my 110 and i like the ride. It is however 22 years old (but i think still functioning for now), so it would be nice to know of somewhere it could be overhauled. I'd always heard that they were not serviceable and once they stopped working they were scrap - so glad to be proven otherwise.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p76rangie Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I had a rebuilt one and I think I still have it. The problem with these is working out whether they are still any good or not. I had 5 of them sitting around so I built a test rig to see if they were any good or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 John Did you get sorted? I think I have a Boge unit in the back of the garage somewhere! I have definitely got the ball joints for it. I am out the country just now, but can have a look next week if you are interested. Mike if no one has taken you up on it I would be very interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 No probs. Can you PM me at the weekend please as I have a brain like a sieve? I was supposed to be back in country tomorrow, but have put off travelling until the stike action is over. I have definitely got the ball joints but can't remember where I pit the SLU! Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 sorry to hi jack this thread but just a quicky so if i don't tow and have upraded lifted suspension and shocks I might aswell get rid of this extra wieght? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 can do, won't be bringing much to the party with raised and uprated springs fitted, though the boge unit only weighs a few Kg, so not much to gain by removing it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Boge SLU's in my opinion are a fantastic piece of technology. They mean you can have soft suspension but still tow and carry decent weights - but without the complexities of air suspension. I often wondered how practical it would be to mount one on each wheel for load sensing suspension! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just a note that I got mine rebuilt and it does indeed work well . . . but I think it's responsible for a loud honking noise when I hit a bump! I'm waiting to see if it's one of those things that will go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g&t Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just a note that I got mine rebuilt and it does indeed work well . . . but I think it's responsible for a loud honking noise when I hit a bump! I'm waiting to see if it's one of those things that will go away. Mother - in - law in the back seat? Sorry, couldn't resist it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 And here I am thinking there was a helpful answer! Anyway, it couldn't be as the mother-in-law is usually strapped on the roof rack. And the brother-in-law would be too scared to get in an old car like this in case it caught fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael mcfadden Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 i have cut off the self leveling unit months ago and fitted heavy duty springs all round / the ride is hard with no lean on cornering but as i say the ride is hard and the rangerover sits level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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