RAS delete: suncor or piece together parts for conversion

[88CuttyClassic]

ok say what you will but i'm going "poverty" coils. this isn't my collector car garage queen, its my daily driver and needs to function as such. I don't have the time or money to keep throwing at the RAS system trying to figure WTF is the issue ($200+ for the height sensor? FOH!!!!).

so with that said i was looking at conversion kits. I also want to replace the front shocks while i am at it. the heavy duty kit from suncor will run $180 for 4 shocks and rear coils.

is there a better option out there if i piece together a kit for around the same price? IE: better shocks? I want to retain that factory rake to the car. i rarely haul anything nor have a car full of people. I do have the addco front and rear sway bars.

[fastblackmerc]

This kit contains everything except the air lines, RAS module and ride height sensor.

https://www.carid.com/westar/rear-air-suspension-kit-mpn-kt-1100.html?singleid=22588098&url=14143545

[88CuttyClassic]

This kit contains everything except the air lines, RAS module and ride height sensor.

https://www.carid.com/westar/rear-air-suspension-kit-mpn-kt-1100.html?singleid=22588098&url=14143545

comes with everything except the 3 things that could be wrong with my car. lol. i dont have the money to throw at THIS car right now. I got two other cars that need stuff. rather just convert, save money and throw the parts into a box if i ever wanna go back.

[fastblackmerc]

This kit contains everything except the air lines, RAS module and ride height sensor.

https://www.carid.com/westar/rear-air-suspension-kit-mpn-kt-1100.html?singleid=22588098&url=14143545

Same kit is on RockAuto (under Grand Marquis) for $355.79. There ai also a 5% discount.

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Same kit is on RockAuto (under Grand Marquis) for $355.79. There ai also a 5% discount.

Is this a good kit that will last 10 or so years

[fastblackmerc]

Same kit is on RockAuto (under Grand Marquis) for $355.79. There ai also a 5% discount.

Same kit on eBay for $236.55.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2004-Mercury-Marauder-Rear-Air-Spring-Bags-Solenoids-Compressor-Kit/382119510524?_trksid=p2047675. c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo% 3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D413 75%26meid%3D535e0641bc274ea6a4 5c300f9d5a85fd%26pid%3D100005% 26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3816 77131504

[RF Overlord]

Whatever you decide, just don't butcher the system in case you (or a future owner) wants to restore it.

[88CuttyClassic]

Whatever you decide, just don't butcher the system in case you (or a future owner) wants to restore it.
everything i've done on this car is reversible. i even had fastblackmerc make me up some harnesses for the fog lights when i did my HID conversion. I've never sold a car yet thou. i'll be keeping it.

if it was the compressor or bags i would have already fixed it. its probably with the module or sensor. i really dont wanna piss around with used stuff or spend 200 on a sensor that might be the issue. im engine swapping my monte SS and my hurst need a tranny so i just cant spend the time and money to fix the RAS. tired of my back feeling like crap from the bouncy ride so its getting converted ASAP.

I appreciate the replies but the RAS is done for now. I just need recommendations/feedback per my original inquiry.

[88CuttyClassic]

i went with monroe severe duty shocks and moog cargo coils.

i dont see why this is such a taboo thing everytime someone talks about doing this swap when SO MANY cars on here are modded in ways that far deviate from originality

[camelgrundle]

If it's your car do whatever the hell you want. I would not want an all original muscle car over that same car resto modded. But some people love originality and that's ok too.

[SWOOSH]

I just recently did the conversion kit from Air Springs to Coils (Suncore). Two things, air suspension light stays on and maybe a little wheel hop...

[RubberCtyRauder]

There should be info from suncore or arnott on how to eliminate the air. susp. light

[Revue]

I'll was thinking of switching over to this once my RAS kicks the bucket.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-adjustable-rear-spring-mount-05.html

I want height adjustability for the front and rear. The threaded adjuster does need to be welded on, however.

[Henry]

I have a set of used arnott rear coil springs for the conversion I just removed from a marauder as well as a set of stock grand marquis rear springs. I'm in Pittsburgh also. Send me a pm if interested.