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breeze
10-15-2014, 04:58 PM
Coworkers Marauder rear suspension keeps going out. Sag then automatically fixes now is sagging again. He doesn't want the problem anymore so I told him to swap to coils but not sure which ones.

I'm sure he prefers the ride over handling, nothing special to take a turn going 50mph.
ctrlraven
10-15-2014, 05:18 PM
Replacing the rear air bags and compressor is not a hard job, I replaced mine in an evening after work.
breeze
10-15-2014, 05:52 PM
Replacing the rear air bags and compressor is not a hard job, I replaced mine in an evening after work.

Hes not tool savvy so if its a expensive job Idk how he'd feel about that plus buying parts
cer0413
10-15-2014, 06:44 PM
Coworkers Marauder rear suspension keeps going out. Sag then automatically fixes now is sagging again. He doesn't want the problem anymore so I told him to swap to coils but not sure which ones.

I'm sure he prefers the ride over handling, nothing special to take a turn going 50mph.
http://www.suncoreindustries.com/Mercury-SUSPENSION/Marauder/2003-2004-rear-air-conversion-kit.php

Had mines for 3 yrs
lifespeed
10-15-2014, 10:47 PM
I've got a barely-used set of Ford air springs (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91428), the specific Marauder part number. Only used them for 10 months then took them out. Been sitting in my garage.
Mrauder83
10-31-2014, 07:26 PM
How long did it take to replace the air bags and was it difficult??
Logizyme
10-31-2014, 09:00 PM
Sounds like the ride height sensor has failed - part is cheaper than two coils.

compressor goes out it will usually sag and stay sagging. airspring goes out it will always sag and stay sagging.

The sensor shaft will often come loose from the sensor linkage and cause false readings which can cause the erratic ride height you've described.
MERCULES
11-01-2014, 12:56 AM
Sounds like the ride height sensor has failed - part is cheaper than two coils.

compressor goes out it will usually sag and stay sagging. airspring goes out it will always sag and stay sagging.

The sensor shaft will often come loose from the sensor linkage and cause false readings which can cause the erratic ride height you've described.

^^^^^^^ Good advice ++++1
Marauderjack
11-01-2014, 02:50 AM
Also replace the under hood relay for the compressor......it WILL cause intermittent problems when the points burn with age......don't as how I know!!!:mad2::argue: