A: Jay, unfortunately your Range Rover is experiencing a common problem among these models, and having the dealership complete repairs each time is sure to add up. Air suspensions can be finicky and problematic even when simply used on the street, so you can likely expect to continue your trips to the dealership as long as yours is still in place. However, completing a "retrofit" to use leaf springs instead is not the best solution. A handful of companies have already addressed this issue with the creation of a coil-spring conversion kit to replace the troublesome air suspension. Arnott Industries [(800) 251-8993, www.arnottindustries.com] in Cape Canaveral, Florida, offers a kit for '95-'02 Range Rovers that includes CNC-machined, 6061-T6 aluminum spring seats that bolt directly to the factory suspension brackets, powdercoated variable-rate coil springs, and step-by-step installation instructions with information about how to disarm the EAS alert. Similar kits for the Range Rover and other Land Rover/Range Rover vehicles are also offered by Suncore Industries [(800) 260-5175, www.suncoreindustries.com] and Strutmasters [(866) 597-2397, www.strutmasters.com]. Good luck.
Where To Get Maxxis Tires?
Q: I read the write-up on the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers and watched them perform in Moab this year. I am interested in buying a set, but I have not been able to locate any dealers or prices for them. Could you direct me to some known dealers? It would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Amy
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A: Amy, Maxxis tires can be ordered online at the Maxxis International website, www.maxxis.com. You can also contact the company at (800) 4-MAXXIS to find a local dealer. Another good source for Maxxis tires and other tire brands, as well as a huge variety of Jeep parts, is Quadratec [(800) 745-5337, www.quadratec.com]. Thanks for reading.
What Happened To...?Q: What happened to Project All-American? I recently reread the June '06 issue and it seemed to me it was not finished by a long shot. Thanks for a great magazine.
Robert
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A: Robert, the Project All-American '42 Willys MB is more finished than it isn't, and I hope to have enough time to get it to the trail in the next few months. It has since moved from my parents' driveway into my one-car garage, and then again to the shop floor at Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, California. As soon as the dust settles from our Yellow TJ Brute conversion, I'll continue cracking away at old Project All-American until it's finally complete. Thanks for the kick in the pants. Wheel on.