1984-1987 Lincoln Continental 4-Wheel Air Suspension Conversion Kit (FF14B)

Replaced Components
The 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental is built with the following suspension components: 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Air Springs (x4) - commonly referred to as air bags, a plastic and rubber bag that is fitted on top of the strut that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal coil spring to hold a vehicle off of the ground and off of its wheels. These are the number one cause of all air suspension leaks. All air springs all go bad at about the same rate. If one is leaking, the others will not be far behind. For a proper repair, all of them need to be replaced at the same time. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Shock Absorbers (x4) - has metal tubing filled with gas-charged hydraulic fluid that is connected to the wheel of a vehicle in order to reduce the effects of vertical travel on a rough surface which controls the bounciness, and therefore comfort, of a vehicle. Some models dampening may be controlled by the suspension control module and can be very costly to replace. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Height Sensors (x4) - a linkage located near each wheel of a vehicle with any electronic suspension that, either mechanically or electronically, constantly measures the height of the vehicle, and reports this information back to the control module so that the computer can identify if changes in height need to be adjusted accordingly. The ride height sensor is a moving part, and like all moving parts, they will eventually wear out. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Air Lines- tubes that run from a compressor to the air which carry pressurized air to the air bags in order to adjust the height of the vehicle, respectively. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Solenoids (x4) - usually L-shaped, these plastic components connect the electrical connection and lines of suspension components to the suspension control module on vehicles with active suspension. The solenoid regulates the air pressure for each air spring. Solenoids start to leak as they wear out causing the vehicle 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. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Compressor Assembly- creates/sends pressurized to active suspension components. When the air suspension starts leaking, the compressor/pump starts working harder to try to keep the system inflated. By the time air suspension leaks down completely, sitting the vehicle on its tires, the compressor will either have failed or be well on its way to full failure. Buying replacement struts and taking the time to install them only to find out the compressor still needs to be replaced can be very frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Dryer- prevents moisture build-up inside of air suspension parts. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental Suspension Control Module- a computer which is responsible for the operations of the air suspension system and maintaining the vehicle's correct ride height. 1984-1987 Lincoln Continental O-rings- Although they are the least expensive parts of the air suspension, they are responsible for maintaining the seal where all of the air lines connect. Be sure to replace the O-rings when repairing any air suspension system.

Suspension Failure Signs
The Lincoln Continental has served you well for years, but if it's unable to reach and maintain its proper ride height then the air suspension system may be leaking. Early diagnosis of a bad suspension system is the key to avoiding total failure. Look for the following signs that indicate the suspension system has failed, before it's too late. The most noticeable is a sudden uneven height difference between different sides of the Continental. Typically, either the front or rear end will sag while the opposite end remains inflated. Sometimes this gives the illusion that the Continental is “squatting” down in the rear. There may be a shifting lean from one side to the other. In the next stage of suspension failure, the air compressor will wear out. If it has stopped working already or is running too often, then the vehicle is in jeopardy. When suspension failure is advanced, a suspension warning light will illuminate on the dashboard. At this point, an expensive direct replacement or repair is required to fix the Continental.

OEM Replacement Cost
SOME PARTS UNAVAILABLE!

Aftermarket Replacement Cost
'+ Air Springs ($100/air spring) + Rear Gas Shocks ($100) + Compressor Assembly w/ Dryer ($220) = Over $800 (but that doesn't include replacing electronic components that are known to fail such as the height sensors).