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    Air Springs versus Springs

    Couldn't find any new information on this conversion? Anyone done this? What springs the ones to go with?





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    https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...hlight=springs

    Here are some videos to give you some ideas:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTP2pFCxB7s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3f1vAUfFY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9XSu7-PCg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmLkgwR5Sxw


    If your MM's air bags are in good condition, I highly advise that you keep the air bags, compressor and other parts. If you ever sell it, the next MM owner may want the parts to convert it back.

    The MMs are special cars and the parts are getting harder and harder to find.

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    lots of folks have done this, some liked it many prefer to go back to air bags. try searching from google

    rear springs site:mercurymarauder.net
    or replace airbags site:mercurymarauder.net
    Steven

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    I remember a thread where a Member recommended Strutmasters. I'm thinking about doing the same mod. Keep us updated if you do the conversion.

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    Conversion completed, I like!!!!! :-)





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    Quote Originally Posted by Ambitious1 View Post
    https://www.mercurymarauder.net/foru...hlight=springs

    Here are some videos to give you some ideas:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTP2pFCxB7s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3f1vAUfFY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9XSu7-PCg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmLkgwR5Sxw


    If your MM's air bags are in good condition, I highly advise that you keep the air bags, compressor and other parts. If you ever sell it, the next MM owner may want the parts to convert it back.

    The MMs are special cars and the parts are getting harder and harder to find.
    Sell my Marauder, Hahahahahahahaha.....





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    Quote Originally Posted by SWOOSH View Post
    Conversion completed, I like!!!!! :-)

    Ok... What did you replace with... And why do you like it? Ride height ok/ match? Have you loaded the car with four adults or packed the trunk?

    I am asking only to learn about the conversion, and what you like about it. Not being snarky, promise!


    2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
    Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium

    2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
    Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.

    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

    2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)

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    I'll try to get a picture of the ride height tomorrow. Haven't loaded it yet, but with new shocks and springs, I'm sure it will be fine, at least I hope so :-(





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    Do you find it handles better?


    2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
    Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium

    2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
    Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.

    2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.

    2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)

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    I don't really push it like I use to, but nothing noticeable regarding that.





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