Is Your Check Suspension Light On?
Any one of these items could be the cause:
Air Spring: This is the number one cause of all air suspension leaks. All of your air springs were installed at the same time and they all go bad at about the same rate. If one is leaking, the others can't be far behind. For a proper repair, all of them need to be replaced at the same time.
Compressor/Air Pump: When your air suspension started leaking, your compressor/air pump started working harder to try to keep the system inflated. As the air system leaked more, it worked even harder. The compressor in your air suspension was not designed to work that hard. By the time your air suspension leaked down completely, your compressor had failed. Buying air struts and taking the time to install them only to find out you still need to replace your compressor can be very frustrating and expensive.
Dryer: Once your air suspension starts leaking, there will be moisture in the system. Moisture damages the air suspension from the inside. You will have to replace the dryer to eliminate the moisture and stop this damage.
O-rings: Although they are the least expensive parts of the air suspension, they are responsible for maintaining the seal where all the air lines connect. If you do any work on your air suspension, be sure to replace the O-rings.
Ride Height Sensor: Chances are your vehicle has 100,000 miles on it, maybe more. The ride height sensor is a moving part, and like all moving parts, they will eventually wear out.
Solenoid: The solenoid regulates the air pressure for each air spring. Solenoids start to leak as they wear out causing your suspension to sag or to lean. This will cause the ride height sensor to send a signal to activate the compressor in an attempt to inflate the air suspension and level out the vehicle. This excessive work load will eventually lead to total failure of the compressor.
How Do I Know If My Air Suspension Is Failing?
The most common symptom of a leaking or failed air suspension is a sagging rear end or the entire vehicle is squatting down like the vehicles pictured below.
Other clues include your air compressor is no longer working or is running way too often. The last major tip is your vehicle is no longer able to reach or
maintain the proper ride height.
Why Do Air Suspensions Fail?
The primary reason is the air bags that are part of the air spring are made out of rubber and they dry rot over a period of 5 to 7
years. They develop cracks and start to leak. Extreme heat and extreme cold accelerate the rate of decay, so if you live in the
extreme north or the extreme south, your air suspension system will fail faster. There is no way to repair the air bag once it starts
to leak, it has to be replaced.
After the systems starts leaking, the compressor is usually next to go. Most of the time, the compressor has actually failed before
the owner notices there is a problem. The failure of the compressor triggers the check suspension light, but it is already too late.
The extent of the repairs required at this point is very expensive.
Replacing A Leaking Air Strut Or A Failed Compressor Is Not Going To Fix Your Air Suspension Completely.
You Still Have Other Air Suspension Components That Will Also Need Replacing:
Other Air Struts/Air Shocks/Air Springs: All Of Your Air Struts/Air Shocks/Air Springs Were Installed At The Same Time And They All Go Bad At About The Same Rate. If One Is Already Leaking, The Others Can't Be Far Behind. For A Proper Repair, All Of Them Need To Be Replaced At The Same Time.
Dryer: Once Your Air Suspension Starts Leaking, There Will Be Moisture In The System. Moisture Damages The Air Suspension From The Inside. You Will Have To Replace The Dryer To Stop This Damage.
Compressor/Air Pump: When Your Air Suspension Started Leaking, Your Compressor/Air Pump Started Working Harder To Try To Keep The System Inflated. As The System Leaked More, It Worked Even Harder. The Compressor In Your Air Suspension Was Not Designed To Work That Hard. By The Time Your Air Suspension Leaks Down Completely, Your Compressor Has Failed. Buying Air Struts And Taking The Time To Install Them Only To Find Out You Still Need To Replace Your Compressor Can Be Very Frustrating And Expensive.
Ride Height Sensor: Chances Are Your Vehicle Has 100,000 miles On It, Maybe More. The Ride Height Sensor Is A Moving Part, And Like All Moving Parts, They Wear Out.
Solenoid: The Solenoid Regulates The Air Pressure For Each Air Strut/Air Shock/Air Spring. Solenoids Start To Leak As They Wear Out Causing Your Suspension To Sag Or To Lean. This Will Cause The Ride Height Sensor To Send A Signal To Activate The Compressor In An Attempt To Inflate The Air Suspension And Level Out The Vehicle. This Excessive Work Load Will Eventually Lead To Total Failure Of The Compressor.
Ignoring The Problem Is Not The Solution
Failure to repair your air suspension system can also lead to some major safety issues, such as an air spring blowing out while doing 75MPH could send the car into a spin. Really, really not good.
A faulty air suspension can cause loss of work, car rental, towing bills, excessive repair costs (especially by big car dealerships), and in general can be very frustrating and inconvenient to say the least. Bottom line: it can cost you big bucks.
"What The Dealer Won't Tell You..."
With the insider information I know today, I can assure you that the OEM parts will always fail and are just another way for car dealers to
"line their pockets " at your expense.
"Dealerships Have Used This Dirty Little Trick For Years..."
The dealerships and parts dealers want you to buy replacement parts because they know that your other air suspension and electronic parts are bound to fail in the very near future, forcing you to continue to buy more and more air suspension replacement parts over time. They make a killing as you grow more and more frustrated!
The stark reality is that luxury car and SUV owners like you, have been left in the dark. These replacement parts are expensive and in most cases it will be necessary for you to pay a dealership a bundle of cash to install them. Increasing even more the cost to get your ride fixed. Many times, you will also have to rent a car because the dealership will take days to get your air suspension working properly.
The worst part about this whole situation is that you don't have a car, the dealership takes forever to fix your ride and then the dealership will use that against you and magically find lots of other parts that “have” to be fixed. You know because it's happened to you before or to someone you know.
Don't fall for their trap... it's not pretty once they have you. They will be laughing all the way to the bank. Please, don't let these guys take your hard earned money. You have another option, and Strutmasters has done all the hard work for you.
Wait! There's Good News...
You can avoid these high costs and all this frustration by installing a Strutmasters Ultimate Ride Conversion Suspension System developed specifically for
your vehicle. Our conversion kit completely replaces your air suspension with a highest quality coil spring suspension system.
At the heart of this suspension system is our exclusive Eibach springs. No other spring manufacturer matches the quality of Eibach.
All of the components in this conversion kit were designed and manufactured in the United States and are made of the highest quality
materials. Since Strutmasters uses only new components in its conversion kits, there is never a core charge.
When installed, you will not only be safe once again, but you will have that new ride feel as we put our Total Ride Satisfaction Promise on our air to non-air conversion kits. We know that you will love the ride and you're gonna love the dependability of this conversion kit.
Wow! Now Look At An Actual Customer Car With A Strutmasters Conversion Kit:
That's more like it! Now it's sitting at the correct height.
No one else offers this level of service and quality. We have over 260,000 happy customers who have been using our suspension system every day for over 10 years. We get tons of letters and e-mails every month thanking us for making this exclusive Air Suspension Conversion Kit available for your vehicle.
People tell us how great it is to have that new car ride back again and know that they can get many more years of use from their vehicle and have the confidence of being safe on the road. Do what thousands of others in your shoes have done and Beat The Air Suspension System by ordering your Strutmasters Ultimate Ride Conversion Suspension Kit today.
Before Strutmasters Air Suspension Conversion Kit:
Notice how there is no space between the top of the tires and the wheel well. This air suspension has completely failed. Here is a closer look:
As you can see from the closeup pictures, the suspension is sagging on all four wheels. An air suspension in this condition can
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Any bump or pothole can cause the vehicle to steer erradically. This needs to be
fixed immediately.
After Strutmasters Air Suspension Conversion Kit:
The owner of this vehicle ordered their conversion kit from Strutmasters. After a few hours installing it, here are the results:
Notice how much more space there is between the top of the tire and the wheel well. The factory ride height has been restored and this
vehicle rides like new again.
Strutmasters Air Conversion Kits Are Easy To Install
Watch As Lou Santiago Demonstrates How Easy Strutmasters Air Suspension Conversion Kits Are To Install Using Common Automotive Tools. Note: Lou Santiago Has Hosted Spike TV's Muscle Car, Discovery Channel's Ultimate Car Build-Off, Hot Rod Magazine TV, Extreme 4X4, Horsepower, And V8TV.com.
Lou Santiago Installation Video Part 1
Lou Santiago Installation Video Part 2
Lou Santiago Installation Video Part 3
NOTE: This Video Shows A Great Example Of A Failed Air Strut.
Still Not Convinced You Need To Upgrade To A Strutmasters Air Suspension Conversion Kit?
Consider This:
Auto Dealerships Have Been Installing Strutmasters Air Conversion Kits For Their Customers For Years! Even The Dealerships Recognize That Our Conversion Kits Are A Far Better Value Than Repairing An Air Suspension.
Strutmasters Air Conversion Kits Are Designed To Be A Direct Replacement For The Existing Air Suspension With No Modifications! This Makes Our Kits The Obvious Choice When A Customer Needs To Save Money On The Cost Of An Air Suspension Repair.
Strutmasters Air Conversion Kits Are The ONLY Kits Available With Eibach Springs! Eibach makes the finest performance springs in the world. Period. Eibach's Precision Tolerances Are The Tightest in the Industry. Eibach uses the world's finest Hi-Ten spring steel, produced to exceedingly precise tolerances. World-renowned German CNC coilers, as well as many unique machines engineered and built specifically by Eibach are used in every step of the manufacturing process. But it's not just about machines and technology: it's about people. Most notably, the Eibach Springmeisters, working at production plants in Germany and the USA: Talented, expert craftsmen, each committed to creating the finest race springs in the world.
Since The Air Struts Are Replaced With Coil Springs And Standard Struts, The Suspension Will Never Sag Again!
Strutmasters Makes Conversion Kits With Lift Kits For SUVs And Trucks!
Over 97% Of Our Customers Choose Conversion Over Repairs!
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Upon your order, we can even provide you with one of our approved installers that are local to you and have agreed to not charge
more than 1 hour per wheel for labor. This is one of our easiest installs and has been done by many "Do It You Selfers". If
you can do brakes, you can do this...No Sweat!
Our suspension kits are always in stock and will usually ship the same day that you place your order. You will receive a confirmation email with delivery tracking to your door.
Lincoln Navigator Conversion Kit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Does the kit include instructions? Answer: All of Strutmasters Conversion Kits include installation instructions.
2. How do I get the air out of the Air springs? Answer: A knife works just fine or you can remove the air spring solenoid to evacuate the air from the air springs.
3. If I have a 4 wheel drive Expedition or Navigator (97-02) do I have to convert the front? Answer: It is possible to convert the rear and not the front, however, it is not recommended unless you have a functioning compressor. A full conversion is recommended on a 4 wheel air suspension vehicle with a failed compressor.
4. If I have an 03-05 Expedition or Navigator do I have to convert all 4 wheels? Answer: Yes. If you attempt to try a 2 wheel kit conversion on the 03-05 Models, the end you try to leave with the air suspension will collapse forcing you to convert the remaining end.
5. How do you orient the rear air springs? Answer: Each kit comes assembled in the manner it installs into the vehicle. A general rule of thumb is that if you can read the Strutmasters name on the side of the spring right-side up, then they are installed correctly.
6. How long should an install take? Answer: Generally speaking, install times should be around an hour per wheel, when professionally installed.
7. Do I need any special tools to install the conversion kit? Answer: Certainly not. A good set of metric sockets and a couple of jacks and jack stands are all you need.
8. Do I have to compress the springs to install the rear kit? Answer: No. If you follow our step by step instructions you do not have to compress the rear springs to install them.
9. How do I disconnect the airline from the dryer? Answer: You press and hold down the plastic orange ring while simultaneously pulling the airline from the dryer.
10. How do I disconnect the airline from the solenoids? Answer: You press and hold down the plastic orange ring while simultaneously pulling the airline from the solenoid.
Other General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. How will my car ride with a conversion kit installed? Answer: The kits are designed to give you a dependable, smooth ride, at factory recommended ride height. Many customers say the kits actually improve the handling and cornering on their vehicles. We have more than 250,000 conversion kits on the road and our customers love them.
2. Can I tow a trailer? Answer: A vehicle converted with a Strutmasters conversion kit will tow the same capacity as it did with the original suspension.
3. How hard is it to install? Answer: Our thousands of authorized repair shops have told us this:
"If you can do a brake job, you can install a Strutmasters conversion kit." They also tell us the conversion kits are easier to install than most of the original air suspension parts. Most shops will charge about 1 hour per wheel.
4. What modifications will I have to make to the vehicle? Answer: Our conversion kits are designed to bolt right onto your vehicle with no welding, cutting or modifications. Simply remove the old air suspension parts and bolt on the conversion kit.
5. How do I get the warning light off? Answer: Our conversion kits come with detailed instructions for installation � and almost all of our kits include steps on how to bypass any electronics and suspension warning lights.
6. How long will the conversion kit last? Answer: All Strutmasters conversion kits come with a lifetime warranty. They are designed to last for the life of your vehicle. Our conversion kits eliminate your air suspension problems forever!
7. What makes you better than the competition? Answer: Some of our competitors use inferior Chinese steel and other Chinese parts. Customers and shops have spoken and prefer the quality and durability of our parts, which are made and assembled in the United States.
Some of our competitors use coil springs �off the shelf� and modify them for a particular vehicle. Reheating a steel coil spring is very bad news because it makes the spring brittle and leads to failure.
8. What if I don�t have the money to convert the entire vehicle? Answer: Strutmasters understands that you work hard for your money. Our owner, Chip Lofton, knows that vehicles seem to pick the worst possible time to need repair � his car failed while on vacation. Therefore, Strutmasters offers two-wheel conversion kits on as many vehicles as possible. We also offer a special savings for customers who convert all four wheels.
9. Why should I convert my suspension if I do not plan to keep the car? Answer: A Strutmasters conversion kit may help you fall in love with your vehicle all over again! If not, a conversion kit will pay off when you decide to sell it. A vehicle with a good ride sells for more money and you will not be hearing back from the new owner complaining that you sold them a lemon.
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Answer: Shipping times will depend on where you are located. The map below should answer your question as far as the contiguous states are concerned. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii generally takes 5-6 days. International shipments have the tendency to take longer than expected due to the package having to go through customs.
2. How much will shipping cost?
Answer: Shipment costs are based on the distance the package must travel and how heavy the package is. Free shipping that is offered on certain products does not pertain to shipments going to Alaska or Hawaii or international shipments. For those shipments we will find the cheapest method of delivery (UPS, USPS, etc.)
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4. What shipping options do you offer?
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5. I ordered my package over the weekend. Why hasn’t it gotten to me yet?
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6. Does it take longer to ship online orders than it does if I call in?
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12. What is your return policy?
Answer:
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2) Used or installed product cannot be returned except for warranty claims.
3) A 20% restocking fee will apply to all non-warranty returns.
4) Customer is responsible for both the original shipping and return freight costs.
5) Custom-made or fabricated products cannot be returned.
6) Altered parts cannot be returned.
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8) We reserve the right to refuse any product for return.