Air Ride bags

[Donald]

What is the life expectancy of the bags? What about availability in 5-10 years?

Given the downsizing of cars and the upsizing of me I will need a large car long after I retire (578 days). My ’87 T-Bird lasted over 20 years before I sold it (still running strong). I expect my ’03 Marauder to last me until I die. I don’t want to have a disabled car 5 years into retirement because a bag died and there are no replacements.

Should I do some pre-emptive parts acquisitions? :help:

[EMAS]

I think the availability should be good for quite a few more years. It's only been a few months since the last car to use the system rolled off the line. Since at this point there really isn't a contender for replacement for the stretch limo segment many operators will likely be keeping them for 10 years ensuring enough demand to keep them available based on that demand alone.

[Chevyguy]

The Marauder Air SPRINGS are a unique part#, there are aftermarket ones available but the real stiffer Marauder ones will only be around so long...

[fesifisky]

Depending on your climate and mileage, may want to get them checked for dry rot now to be safe. Just had a tuneup Saturday and was told I need new ones within the next year. Got a quote for around $420.00 from Ford.