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Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Conversion Kit

kaleb — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:04:27 +0000

Just wanted to share another air suspension conversion kit install gone well. My Town Car is a 2005, so I was quite shocked when the rear air springs started deflating over night. I had a 1999 Town Car Before that did the same thing, after replacing the seals and the rear air springs, I found the compressor was also bad; so I installed an air suspension conversion kit on my 99, and was very happy with it. I could not tell a difference in the ride, and the reliability in the coil springs, gave me alot more confidence in my other wise trusty towncar.

Now I was back in the same situation with my 05, so this time instead of wasting the money and time on air springs, seals, etc. I immediately bought an air suspension conversion kit. The install was just as easy as it was on my 1999. Now my Town Car is back on the road, and I dont have to worry about it leaving my wife and kids stranded. A coil spring conversion cost about $350, which is far cheaper than air springs and a compressor.

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Lincoln Navigator Air Suspension Conversion Kits

kaleb — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:31:39 +0000

I just got finished installing one of these air suspension conversion kits on my 2002 Lincoln Navigator. I replaced the airbag seals first, after reading an article on this site that explains this common problem. After I replaced the air bag seals though, I found my compressor was also bad.

At this point, I decided to go with a coil spring conversion kit, as I felt the air suspension was not worth the agrivation. I was also worried that if I didn’t I may end up spending more than coil spring conversion kit costs, to get my air suspension system working. I got my coil spring conversion kit (without shocks) for less than $500.

The air suspension conversion kit shipped fast and was packaged well. Installation was easy, I am no professional and I did it by myself in a couple hours, and I was taking my time. Now my Navigator is back on the road. It rides great, I am not sure I can tell any differance in the ride.

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Coil Spring Conversion Kits

kaleb — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:42:14 +0000

Coil spring conversion kits are a great solution to all air suspension problems. These conversion kits will fix any air suspension problem for good. How is this possible? A coil spring kit will completely replace your current air suspension system, therefore any air suspension problem will be eliminated when you install the coil spring kit. Also coil springs are far more reliable that air springs, and require no maintenance.

I first found out about these kits when my sisters 93 Lincoln Mark VIII rear bags failed. She asked me to have a look at it, to see if I could find the problem. After jacking the rear of the mark 8 up, allowing the bags to fully extend, I found that the bags were cracked and worn, causing them to leak. So I started doing some research and found that this was a common problem amongst Mark VIII owners. I talked to a man who had the same problem with his 94 Mark VIII, when he put his new bags in he found that his compressor was also bad from being overworked. This seemed to be a pretty common problem with other Mark VIII owners on forums and blogs.

The best solution I could find on these forums and blogs was to install a coil spring conversion kit. So I browsed around a few places, searching for one of these coil kits at an affordable price. I found one place that sells them for less than $400. I ordered my kit from there, it shipped fast, and they were good quality parts. For information on were I ordered it Click Here.

Air Suspension Conversion Kits

kaleb — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:25:42 +0000

Air Suspension Conversion Kits

My 2002 Lincoln Town Car has been having some air suspension problems for the past couple months. The rear was randomly low, and often felt spongy. I knew something was going to need to be repaired soon, but I was putting it off, as cash is pretty tight right now. About a week ago, the rear air springs were almost all the way down. I could get the air bags to come up a little when I started the car but not much. I took it to a family friend who is a local mechanic as well. He had a look at it, and sure enough the rear air springs had worn through towards the bottom of the bag. The compressor also seemed to not be pumping air like it should, which he explained happens often when the compressor is overworked cause the air springs leak. Apparently this is a common problem as well, he just had a 2001 Ford Expedition in the shop the week before with the same problem.

Then he explained that I had two main repair options. I could either replace the air springs, and most likely the compressor as well. Or he said I could replace it all with an air suspension conversion kit, which would replace the entire air suspension system with coil springs. I am not very mechanically inclined, so I asked his opinion. He said that air suspension conversion kits are very popular because they are cheap and reliable. He explained that coil springs almost never fail, compared to air springs which you can plan on replacing every 60-80k miles, if your lucky. So I went with the air suspension system and all of its problems. The kit came in quickly, just before the weekend, and my mechanic installed it that day.

My car was back on the road, and the best part is the rear end is no longer almost dragging the road. As far as not having an air system anymore, I cannot tell any difference in ride comfort between the factory air suspension and the coil springs. My conclusion is air suspension conversion kits are well worth it.

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How much do air suspensions cost?

kaleb — Fri, 28 May 2010 06:37:19 +0000

The first question most people have when they are deciding what kind of suspension to go with for there vehicle or custom project, is how much does it cost? Well air suspension systems can be done somewhat cheap if you shop around. But they will still be more expensive than most other suspension options.

If you are looking at your suspension options for your vehicle, it is probably because your having problems of some sort. If you currently have an air suspension system that is leaking please take a few moments to read this how to fix air suspensions guide. You may be wondering about the costs of these parts. As many air suspension repairs can be quite expensive many people simply replace them with coil spring conversion kits. This may be a good option for you to look into.

If you are doing a custom project and want an air ride system, you should be able to put together something somewhat cheap, if you shop it right. There are many sites that offer parts for building custom projects, as well as ebay, craigslist, etc; which can be great places to get deals on new and used parts. Also if you are doing the work, there is a wealth of information on forums, blogs, etc. Air suspension systems are liked by many gear heads, especially if the system is adjustable on the fly. This is sure to be fun and put on a show.

Anyone who does decide to go with an air suspension should know that the cost and frequency of repairs is far more than most other suspension systems. The up side is you can have an adjustable system that can perform differently for different situations. For example air bags on big trucks and trailers are used to adjust for the weight and weight placement which allows them to haul more weight. The decision really revolves around you and what you want to spend.

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1997-2010 Ford Expedition Air Suspension Repair Guide

kaleb — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:33:22 +0000

Ford Expedition w/ Air Suspension or Coil Springs

The Ford Expedition is a good all around vehicle. It is a half ton truck with the ability to haul eight or nine passengers. They have good safety ratings, especially the newer ones. And they are reliable and affordable. Over the years they have come with a number of different options, such as 2×4, 4×4, different seating, xlt, Eddie Bauer, ect. One of the worst “features” of the Ford Expedition is the air suspension system, which as you probably know is very problematic. Although it is designed to be a luxury feature, it is not worth all the problems.

The Expedition has a ElectroPneumatic air system which is a self leveling and self loading suspension system. This system will keep the truck level even when towing or hauling a load. Which seems like a good feature, and it is nice, until you start getting problems out of your air suspension. There are many things that break and wear out when it comes to these expedition air systems. Or any air system really, the 1990-2009 Lincoln Town Car, 1995-2005 Range Rover, all of these are really nice vehicles with terrible suspensions under them.

Easy Air Suspension Fix

The easiest fix, and possibly the cheapest, would be with a coil spring conversion kit. Because with these kits you will no longer have any need for your air suspension system. Meaning no more airbag leaks, broken compressors, cracked lines, or fried relays. Coil springs have been around for a very long time, and have proved to be a very reliable form of air suspension conversion kit.

Similar air suspension conversion: 1997 cadillac suspension conversion

Lincoln Town Car Replacing Airbags and Compressor

kaleb — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:24:19 +0000

The Lincoln Town Car commonly needs air suspension work around 80 to 120k miles. What happens at this point is the bags usually wear out on the bottom part of the bag. You will not to be able to see this wear with the bags in the car, you will have to remove them and fully extend them. Town Car Airbags are the same as most airbags, functionality wise. Once these bags rub together at the bottom for long enough, they will eventually wear through the chord, and leak.

So now you need new bags. In most cases people dont know they are leaking for a little while, or if they do they ignore it. You may notice the air compressor running sometimes, as it has to keep adding air as air leaks out of the bags. Eventually the air compressor will fail due to being overworked, in an attempt to keep air in those leaky airbags. So one aproach is to check your airbags as you get close to 80k miles. And keep an eye on them so you know when it is time for a new set of airbags. That will save you the cost of a lincoln town car air compressor, which isnt cheap.

If its to late, I have one other solution for you, that will resolve all your town car air suspension problems, for good. The solution is a Four Wheel Coil Conversion Kit, this will completely replace all your air suspensions parts. Everything from airbags, lines, compressor, and solenoids will no longer be needed. Instead these parts will be replaced with coil springs, which are much more reliable than and air suspensions system.

This can also help with other air suspension problems for a lincoln. Not just necessarily a town car. For instance, say you’re having 1998 lincoln navigator air suspension problems, you can fix that with this method as well. air suspension conversion kits are known to be very faulty. They tend to mess up a lot. That is why it is a good idea to invest in a coil conversion kit.

Air Lift Single Path Load Controller II is Great Addition

kaleb — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:43:36 +0000

Air Lift makes many kits for many different makes and models. In-fact they make there Air Lift 1000 Kit for just about all coil spring vehicles with an air suspension system. They have become a common solution for old saggy suspensions, as well as being a common upgrade for anyone who tows much with there vehicle. Air Lift makes a Controller now for there Air Lift 1000 Kits, if you’d like an air lift 1000 review. These controllers give you the ability to level your vehicle front to back, so you can adjust the firmness of your ride as well. The best part is without this kit you would have to get out of your vehicle to add or remove pressure from the bags. But with an onboard compressor, you can adjust the bags on the go, staying inside your vehicle. These kits come with a couple pressure gauges and a switch pod. The gauges are nice for monitoring, and noting what pressures you like for what types of driving. The system is less than $200 and install is not a problem. The Air Lift Single Path Load Controller 2 is a great addition to any Air Lift 1000 kit.

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89-98 Suzuki Sidekick Air Lift 1000

kaleb — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:43:35 +0000

So we have all heard of the Air Lift 1000, for whatever vehicle, as they have them for almost everything. I just wanted to share another successful story. I installed one on my neighbors 92 Suzuki Sidekick. The kit added alot of towing ability to the vehicle, which is nice as my neighbor haul a small trailer occasionally. She said it handles alot better with the bags, and she likes how the rear bumper doesn’t sit so low now. The kit was less than $100, and the install took me about half an hour. And the best part is it came with a lifetime warranty, so I really had nothing to worry about. Well worth the time and money. For more info check out the link below for more info including a how to install video.
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04-08 Nissan Titan Rear Suspension To Soft For Heavy Loads Helper Bag Kit

kaleb — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:43:32 +0000

If you have a 04-08 Nissan Titan, and just aren’t happy with the payload, and the way it squats down in the rear alot under load, I have a solution to tell you about. The Titan is meant to have a softer suspension as it is kind of a luxury truck, and its only a half ton. One solution to this payload problem would be to add an extra leaf spring. But then your suspension will be stiff all the time. What if you want to have a nice smooth riding truck when your not hauling anything, but then be able to increase your load by 2000lbs when needed. Well you can, the solution is a simple helper air bag system which will go from the top of your leaf springs to the frame. When filled the bag will make the rear stiffer and firmer for heavy loads, but when the air in the bags is reduced the ride becomes smooth. So if you want to be able to haul that extra load, and be able to enjoy your factory ride as well, this kit is a good choice for you. For the cheapest price, click below.

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We also did a air lift 1000 review, if you’d like to stiffen up the rear end of your ride so it doesn’t sag so much. This will increase your towing power by a lot. This should be very helpful and help you decide if you want an air lift.