New Mark VIII coil spring conversion kit.

[halschmidt]

Arnott sells a complete conversion kit to eliminate the Air bag system and replace it with coil springs. Is this a good option? Has anyone tried it? Do you get warning messages when you disconnect the air ride system afer you have put the coil springs in? Please advise.

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[Cubster]

Arnott sells a complete conversion kit to eliminate the Air bag system and replace it with coil springs. Is this a good option? Has anyone tried it? Do you get warning messages when you disconnect the air ride system afer you have put the coil springs in? Please advise.

:L

There are quite a few Companys that offer that option, I did it to my 94 Mark, the handling has been greatly improved ( but I had a new 1 1/4" rear sway bar installed at the same time ) my car was lowered 1 1/2 " as well, the message center still says check air susp, but a simple push of the button every time you start the car takes care of that. There IS a wire on the other side of the glove box that you can cut to eliminate the message center coming on, but I chose not to cut it, lol with my luck it would cause more of a problem. Overall it was a GREAT mod........good luck w/ yours

 

[BlackIceLSC]

I have installed several "kits" lately. The BEST one I have seen so far, is from American Air Suspension.
http://www.americanairsuspension.com/CONV KITS.htm
The instructions are clear, and helpful, the ride is phenominal, and the customer service/support is second to none.

I'd rather pay an extra $25 knowing the product is superior, the company is top-notch, and I am supporting one of the best vendors the Lincoln community has ever seen.

If/when you go to install the coil conversion, PLEASE....private message me. I have very detailed instructions, with photos, and offer online-help. I also have quite a few "options" I can tell you about as far as other parts recommended while doing the conversion to save time/money in the future.

Good luck in your decision...BTW, I have both air ride, and coils. I know the difference. I know what I prefer, but your opinion(s) may vary.

My 94 is a back-roads machine(slung low, on coils)
Our 97 LSC is a comfort cruiser, but gets its behind handed to it by my 94, on the twisties!

 

[ejcrist]

I want to do the conversion. Question: Should I also replace the shocks and mounts while I'm under there anyway? Also, would I be better off getting a Lincoln dealer to do the conversion, or will my trusted mechanic do just fine?

Thanks!