rear airsprings

[ford40]

My air-springs are warn and I need to replace them .
Where is the best place to get them?

I 've seen them from $28 to 140.

[jaywish]

You can still buy them new from Ford. Tasca for example.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Arnott or Suncore

[ford40]

Are some better than others and how do I release the pressure from them?
I have a special case here my airsprings are on an older ford and they are at full height to clear the rear quarter panels

[RubberCtyRauder]

You put marauder air springs on another car?, Did you also put the compressor, solenoids, height sensor on? Or is this a body swap into a marauder frame? More details are needed

[ford40]

You put marauder air springs on another car?, Did you also put the compressor, solenoids, height sensor on? Or is this a body swap into a marauder frame? More details are needed


Yes it's mostly there what I'm missing I don't know I know I have no door switch the frame and all components, of the suspension is there compressor, solenoids, height sensor.I don't know how to adj the height sensor . but I need it high to clear the rear quarter panels.,
The bags are worn and show sings of were and cracking.
will try to get pictures today.

[ford40]

some pictures the last picture is what i think is the height adj But I don't know how it works

[RubberCtyRauder]

The height sensor attaches to Watts link, you loosen 2 bolts, 8 and 11 mm I think and slide it towards pass. Side or driver side. Small increments adjust it alot. Then you have to cycle system, usually opening driver door key on. Having air bags all the way extended will shorten their life and prolly rides like crap

[Gerry24]

http://www.gdmjoe.com/suspension/03heightadjustment002.jpg

[ford40]

thanks I will try that but no I have no door switches .
How do let air out with out puncturing a bag?
thanks again
Dave

[RubberCtyRauder]

Gonna have to trip the solenoids.. how? Have no idea

[ford40]

Thanks you I will have to look farther

[blazen71]

Remove the clip on solenoid, then turn it till air comes out.

[RubberCtyRauder]

What sort of 70's car are you putting on marauder frame needing the air springs fully extended? You might be better removing aur bags and put p71 rear springs in with air shocks to get desired height.

[ford40]

Remove the clip on solenoid, then turn it till air comes out.
I don't think I can with the bag fully inflated

[ford40]

What sort of 70's car are you putting on marauder frame needing the air springs fully extended? You might be better removing aur bags and put p71 rear springs in with air shocks to get desired height.
Its track is 62' and the merc is 65 so I only have so much roor even with different wheels

[1Marauder]

The height sensor attaches to Watts link, you loosen 2 bolts, 8 and 11 mm I think and slide it towards pass. Side or driver side. Small increments adjust it alot. Then you have to cycle system, usually opening driver door key on. Having air bags all the way extended will shorten their life and prolly rides like crap

BE SURE TO USEA SHARPIE AND MARK YOUR STARTING PLACE BEFORE YOU LOOSEN AND ADJUST. ALWAYS SMART TO KNOW WHERE YOU STARTED.

Ask me how I spent a half hour more than I should have!