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93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit with Shocks
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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Suspension Conversion Kit 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Suspension Conversion Kit

*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Standard Height Kit*
Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually "start" failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Air Suspension Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension.
This 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit comes with everything you need to convert to Coil Springs, which includes New Brand Name Front Struts, Front & Rear EIBACH Springs, Rear Upper Spring Perches and instructions how to do the install and to defeat all suspension messages. Conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $42 anywhere in the 48 states.
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*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Standard Height Kit W/Rear Shocks & Mounts*
Having Lincoln Air Suspension Problems? Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually start failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Air Suspension Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension.
This 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit includes New Front Struts, Front & Rear EIBACH Springs, Rear Upper Spring Perches, Your Choice of Rear Shocks & Mount(Pair) Kit and instructions how to do the install and to defeat all suspension messages. Conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $57 anywhere in the 48 states.
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit (Lowered) 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit W/Rear Shocks (Lowered)
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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Coil Spring Conversion Kit (lowered) 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Suspension Conversion Kit

*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - 1.5 inch Lowered Height Kit*
Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually start failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Coil Spring Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension. The same exact kit as the Standard Height Kit.....but 1.5 inches Lower!
This 1.5 inch Lowered 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit includes New Brand Name Front Struts, 1.5 inch Lowered Front & Rear EIBACH Springs, Rear Upper Spring Perches and instructions how to do the install and to defeat all suspension messages. Suspension Conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $42 anywhere in the 48 states.
   
*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Lowered Height Kit W/Rear Shocks & Mounts*
Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually start failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Lincoln Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Air Suspension Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension. The same exact kit as the Standard Height Kit.....but 1.5 inches Lower!
This 1.5 inch Lowered 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit includes Brand Name Front Struts, Lowered Front & Rear EIBACH Springs, Rear Upper Spring Perches, 2 Rear Shocks(your choice), 2 of our own Hard Core Shock Mounts and instructions how to do the install and to defeat all suspension messages. Suspension conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $57 anywhere in the 48 states.
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit (Front) 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit (Rear)
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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit

*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Front Only Standard Height Kit*
Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually start failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Coil Spring Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension.
This Front Only 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit includes New Brand Name Front Struts, Premium Front EIBACH Springs and instructions how to do the install. Coil Conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $35 anywhere in the 48 states.

*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Rear Only Standard Height Kit*
Why consider a Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit? If it hasn't already, the factory air suspension system on your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) will soon require some major repair costs. These high-end air suspension systems usually start failing approx. 5 years old, with the major, more expensive parts having a lifespan of about 10 years. Being that it's almost impossible to drive a Lincoln Mark VIII(8) with a malfunctioning air suspension system, doesn't it make sense to get the most from your hard earned dollar and do something BEFORE you and your family get stuck on the side of the road? Its not a matter of IF it will fail......but more like when! Its simply the nature of the beast. Save yourself a ton of cash and make your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) allot more reliable by removing the stock air ride system and replace it with a tried and true Coil Spring Conversion Kit from American Air Suspension.
This Rear Only 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Coil Spring Conversion Kit includes New Rear EIBACH Springs, Upper Spring Perches and instructions how to do the install. Coil Conversion requires no cutting or welding. Flat Rate shipping is just $30 anywhere in the 48 states.
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Compressor & Dryer (Rebuilt) New Ford OEM Air Suspension Compressor Relay
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93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII (8) Air Suspension Compressor Air Suspension Compressor Relay

*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Rebuilt O.E.M.*
Don't fall for the cheap china knockoff air suspension compressors on the market today that barely last past the warranty period! Find out why Ford Motor Company wanted to buy our compressors to find our secrets. Get a Heavy Duty air suspension compressor for your 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) for 1/3 the price of the dealer! With over 14 years of air suspension compressor re-building under our belt, we go the extra mile and address the known problems of each model compressor to make them better....so they will last longer and outperform ANY bolt-in replacement. An example of this would be the difference in our dryers. Our dryers are rebuilt and upgraded to help counter moisture related problems experienced on older vehicles. Upgrades like 10% more moisture absorbing gel beads......and seals made from a higher grade of rubber (used to seal the air lines) that will last 3 times longer than the plain rubber seals, which easily makes our dryers better than any other on the market! We are so confident in our air suspension compressors, we are the only re-manufacturer to offer a full 2 year Unlimited Mileage Warranty with every compressor!
Includes rebuilt OEM 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Compressor, rebuilt dryer, 4 mounting insulators and a prepaid label for the core return. Flat Rate shipping is just $10 anywhere in the 48 states!
* New OEM Part *
When the bigger air suspension compressors start going bad, they draw way too many amps....which is extremely hard on these solid state relays. There's no rebuilding and no way around it, if the relay is bad, it needs replacing. Recommended replacement ALONG WITH replacing an air suspension compressor. In other words, while replacing the relay may get things working again, if the compressor isn't also replaced, the new relay will die soon. "Flat Rate" shipping is just $10 anywhere in the 48 states.
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Ford Drivers Front Air Strut 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Ford Passenger Front Air Strut
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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Struts 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Air Shocks
 
*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - New OEM Drivers Side*
Without a doubt, the very best Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Strut in the world is....and always has been, the New Ford O.E.M. Air Strut! There's not an aftermarket air strut made that can even come close to providing as good a Ride for your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) or that can last as long. Because these are New, American Air Suspension offers these air struts with No Core Charge and No Core return! In other words, no need to send back your old air strut when your done, because these are New....Not Rebuilt! The Lincoln Mark VIII Air Struts are well known for having bad hydraulics.....either binding, leaking or both! Don't take a chance on a re-bagged Mark VIII(8) Air Strut with worn out and/or binding hydraulics, when you can get the same part the dealer carries at a much lower price.
This New Ford OEM Drivers Side 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Strut is a complete, ready to bolt on unit, which includes a New Solenoid already installed from the factory at no additional cost! Flat Rate shipping is $22 to anywhere in the 48 states.
(This is for the drivers side only)
 
*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - New OEM Passenger Side*
Without a doubt, the very best Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Strut in the world is....and always has been, the New Ford O.E.M. Air Strut! There's not an aftermarket air strut made that can even come close to providing as good a Ride for your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) or that can last as long. Because these are New, American Air Suspension offers these air struts with No Core Charge and No Core return! In other words, no need to send back your old air strut when your done, because these are New....Not Rebuilt! The Lincoln Mark VIII Air Struts are well known for having bad hydraulics.....either binding, leaking or both! Don't take a chance on a re-bagged Mark VIII(8) Air Strut with worn out and/or binding hydraulics, when you can get the same part the dealer carries at a much lower price.
This New Ford OEM Passenger Side 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Strut is a complete, ready to bolt on unit, which includes a New Solenoid already installed from the factory at no additional cost! Flat Rate shipping is $22 to anywhere in the 48 states.
(This is for the passenger side only)
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Air Spring (Rear) 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Rear Shocks & Mounts
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1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (8) Rear Air Springs 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Rear Shocks
*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Rear Air Spring*
Is the rear of your Lincoln Mark VIII(8) down in the morning? If it is, your Air Springs ARE leaking and need to be replaced. Procrastination will surely cost you more in the long run, as more & more parts will be damaged from the heat of being overworked. Don't take a chance when you can get a new Mark VIII(8) Air Spring for a fraction of what the dealer wants.
Purchase is for a single new 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Rear Air Spring, complete with seals to reseal your solenoid at no additional cost. Flat Rate shipping is $10 for UPS Ground shipping anywhere in the 48 states!
(Price is for a single air spring-Both sides are the same)
*1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) - Rear Shocks & Mounts*
The Lincoln Mark VIII wasn't out very long, so the big shock companies didn't gear up for it. Therefore, there's not many options for shocks for this vehicle. You can get our 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) kit including either Monroe Matic OR Monroe Sensatrac shocks and a pair of our own HARD CORE solid shock mounts all with a Lifetime Warranty! Other mounts on the net are cheaply made of thin metal with studs that pull through, but not ours! Our Lincoln Mark VIII(8) shock mounts start with a beefy 1/4 inch steel plate, tapped and then the studs are welded for extra strength. This kit can be used if the vehicle has been converted to coil springs -OR- if it has the factory air suspension.
This 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Rear Shock & Mount Kit comes with everything you need to replace the rear shocks & mounts on BOTH SIDES of your Lincoln Mark VIII(8). This includes 2 Rear Shocks, 2 Rear Upper Shock Mounts, attaching hardware and a Lifetime Warranty. Flat Rate shipping is just $20 anywhere in the 48 states!
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Strut Rod Bushings 93-98 LINCOLN MARK VIII(8) NEW PASSENGER SIDE Upper Control Arm KIT
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Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Strut Rod Bushings Mark VIII (8) New Upper Control Arms

If you have a 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) with somewhere around 100K on the clock, most likely you need these bushings. Depending on how bad they are, worn out strut rod bushings can allow frontward movement of the front wheels up to 3 inches which WILL affect your front end alignment dramatically! Don't fall for the cheaply made blue strut rod bushings that fall apart in a few months, get the ONLY Strut Rod Bushings that will last....and the only ones used on our own Mark VIII. Bushings listed are New Ford OEM and are the ones that usually go bad after approx. 10+ years or 100K. Bushings listed are for the front & rear strut rod bushings from the "strut rod to the lower control arm" for 1 side. To replace bushings on BOTH sides, choose BOTH from option list. "Flat Rate shipping" is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states.
NEW 1993-1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII(8) Passenger Side Upper Control Arm & Ball Joint with a "LIFETIME WARRANTY". Because replacing these control arms requires removal of the air strut, which WILL disturb the solenoid seals and eventually result in a leak, we even include new seals to reseal your solenoids at no charge! Get what we use on our own Mark VIII and what most professional mechanics prefer. "Flat Rate" shipping is just $15 anywhere in the 48 states. PLEASE CHOOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE AIR SUSPENSION OR IF YOU HAVE CONVERTED TO COIL SPRINGS. (See details for explanation) This is for a single Passenger Side upper control arm which includes bushings, ball joint and solenoid seals.
93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) DRIVERS SIDE Upper Control Arm 93-98 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Solenoid (Resealed)
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Mark VIII Upper Control Arm Air Resealed Solenoids
NEW 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) New DRIVERS SIDE Upper Control Arm Kit and Ball Joint with a "LIFETIME WARRANTY". Because replacing these control arms requires removal of the air strut, which WILL disturb the solenoid seals and eventually result in a leak, we even include new seals to reseal your solenoids at no charge! Get what we use on our own Mark VIII and what professional mechanics prefer. "Flat Rate" shipping is just $15 anywhere in the 48 states. PLEASE CHOOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE AIR SUSPENSION OR IF YOU HAVE CONVERTED TO COIL SPRINGS. (See details for explanation) This is for a single Drivers Side upper control arm which includes bushings, ball joint and solenoid seals.
 		Don't overwork and damage your compressor due to a leak from a solenoid. Get a "Ready to Install" resealed solenoid for your 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) here with a "Flat Rate" shipping charge of just $8 anywhere in the Cont. USA.
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Ford & Lincoln Air Suspension Line Repair
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Need multiple air line repair items and want to combine shipping? Use this to order multiple air line repair items for a low flat rate. Each "Push to Connect" fitting uses the same type of connection as the factory dryers & solenoids, so repairing a line, extending a line, replacing a Y, or T has never been easier.....or cheaper! (Note: Combined shipping is for these small parts only) "Flat Rate" shipping is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states!

The economical way to have leak-free Air Suspension Solenoid! Each kit comes with the seals to reseal a single Air Suspension Solenoid to an air strut or air spring, the small seal that seals the line to the solenoid and easy to understand instructions. (The small seals we use in our kits will last 3 times longer than standard rubber) The Standard Seal kit will work fine for stock OEM air struts and air springs, as well as arnott air springs. Flat Rate Shipping for 1-10 kits is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states.
Ford & Lincoln Air Suspension Line Repair Kit Ford & Lincoln Air Suspension Line T
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Ford & Lincoln Air Suspension Line Repair Kit

Use this to repair an air suspension line or to join two air suspension lines together. Because it utilizes the same quick connect technology as Ford/Lincoln dryers & solenoids, it installs in seconds! "Flat Rate" shipping is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states!

Use this to replace the Factory T in your Air Suspension line. Because it utilizes the same quick connect technology as Ford/Lincoln dryers & Air Suspension Solenoids, it installs in seconds! Flat Rate shipping is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states!
Ford & Lincoln Air Suspension Tubing Spider EXTREME MR100
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You no longer have to buy 50 feet of air suspension tubing from the dealer to repair a line problem. Buy from 1 foot to 500! (Fits all Ford/Lincoln vehicles) "Flat Rate" shipping is just $8 anywhere in the 48 states!
THE PROBLEM: How long a Mark VIII(8) air suspension compressor lives depends greatly on the amount of moisture it is dealing with. A very common problem of the Mark VIII(8) air suspension system is excessive moisture in the system. Keep in mind that these air suspension compressors are designed to run "bone dry" and if they have to deal with ANY moisture for very long.....THEY WILL FAIL! Whats makes this problem worse, is it can also overwhelm the dessicant in the dryer with moisture. When this happens, moisture is stored in the dryer rather than absorbed by the dessicant. The problem comes into play on the vent cycle, when any stored moisture in the dryer is forced by high pressure air, back through the compressor.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST: In the past, your only options were to buy compressor/dryers when they did fail, or at least replace several dryers to "mop up" any moisture in the system as preventative maintanence. While this method is fairly cheap, it is labor intensive, as the compressor on the Mark VIII(8) is not the easiest to get too.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE PAST: The Spider Extreme has been used for years by the serious Mark VIII(8) enthusiast for protecting the onboard air suspension compressor against moisture. In the past, that was done by diverting the vented moist air away from the compressor & dryer. The only problem with that is, the dryer could wind up being the sacrifical lamb and get overwhelmed with moisture. Depending on the climate, all the excessive moisture could freeze up solid like a block of ice. When this happens, it is very hard for the air to flow by and could cause leveling problems.
 
THE SOLUTION: Things are different with the NEW SPIDER EXTREME MR100. Not only is the moist air diverted away from the compressor/dryer on the vent cycle, it also traps any new moisture produced from the compressor before it can make its way to the lines and/or air struts/springs and by capturing it in a drainable water seperator/filter before it can cause any damage. This is done by replacing the factory dessicant dryer, with our own cooling chamber. The cooling chamber cools down the hot water vapor and allows the water seperator to be more efficient and collect any moisture quickly and efficiently.
 
Not only has there NEVER been a Spider Extreme that collects moisture this efficiently going in or out of the system, there has never been one that vents as this fast or this loud. By using a vent solenoid with almost twice the CFM rating, you'll vent your vehicle faster than ever before, while effectively scaring any passersby with the LOUD HISS!
 
Other features include a pressure gauge that can be used to help in the diagnosis of any future air ride problems, as well as several different ways to add air.....or remove air in case of a failure in the system. Another feature is the ability to pump up a flat tire on your car...or someone elses car using the Spider Extreme, your cars air suspension system and the optional fill hose.
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE
   
 
Having Lincoln Mark VIII Air Suspension Problems?
Stay with the Air Suspension or Do a 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 & 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit?

Hot Weather: ALL air compressors produce moisture, no matter the size. Bigger air compressors like whats in an auto repair shop or in most shade-tree mechanics garages, fuel air tools, blow sawdust and air up tires. Although the bigger compressors produce more moisture than a smaller one, the bigger compressor with a tank also has a way to easily drain the moisture from the system.

Most people don't realize that an automotive air suspension system is just like an air compressor in their garage with one big difference between them. Because of all the low lying air lines and other parts(air springs - air struts) in the vehicle, there is no way to easily drain moisture out of the system.

A 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 & 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? With Premium EIBACH Coil Springs & Brand Name Premium Struts, there is no difference in ride quality no matter how hot it gets!

You've heard automobile air suspension systems have a dryer that absorbs the moisture? That is true, but keep in mind 2 things. #1) Having a dryer right off the air source is at best only 95% effective. The reason for this is because a rule of thumb when working with pneumatics, is to have the dryer or collector a good 6 feet from the source. This is to allow the hot moisture filled air, time to cool a bit where the dryer can grab it. Not allowing it to cool down a tad makes the whole drying system not as effective, because the moist hot air will blow right past the dryer. Short term(when the vehicle is new), you'll never have this problem, because the new dryer has collected most of the moisture and not enough moisture has collected in the system to cause problems.

#2) The dealer won't tell you this, but because they want you to keep buying air suspension parts and to come line their pockets later on when your out of warranty, but most dryers used on these automobile systems only have a lifespan of 4-5 years. After this time has passed, the dryer pretty much turns into a collection point. In other words, instead of the moisture gel beads inside the dryer collecting the incoming moisture, the moisture is now just collecting in the dryer.....just sitting there. The moisture then plays a see-saw game of going back & forth from inside the lines & air springs - struts & back to the compressor. It makes its way back to the air suspension compressor, because most systems are designed to dry themselves by blowing air thats already in the system, back through the dryer & air suspension compressor. Whats bad about that? What happened to all that moisture that was built up and sitting in the dryer? That's right, its now being forced....by high air pressure....through the compressor! These air suspension compressors generally have an estimated 40% duty cycle, which is considered light duty in most cases. They are designed from the factory to run bone dry and will be permanently damaged from ANY moisture.

What makes these facts even worse? If an air compressor produces moisture normally anyway, what does it do when it has to run 2-10 times more because of a leak in the air springs? Answer: Its going to make 2-10 times more moisture than it would normally! In other words, even if you spend $400-$900(not including labor) for another air suspension compressor, the moisture that has collected in the rest of the system all those years, that's still in there, will quickly attack & overwhelm the new dryer and then damage the replacement air suspension compressor!
How long the replacement air suspension compressor lasts greatly depends on 2 things:
1: How much it has to run = If the leak(s) in the system was repaired.
If the leak(s) were repaired, you may have a chance. If not, the 40% duty cycle air suspension compressor that's made to run 2-10 times more than it was designed, will continue to run constantly until the small plastic parts(all of them have 'em) inside them start to melt. Running constantly is also hard on bearings and even armatures, due to the increased amperage draw from swollen(from moisture) parts(rings) inside.
2: How much moisture was in the system. Over the years, we've experienced new $500+ factory air suspension compressors damaged to the point of not working at all, in less than 1 months use....due to excessive moisture in the system alone!

A 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 & 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? With Premium EIBACH Coil Springs & Brand Name Premium Struts, there is no difference in ride quality no matter how much moisture is in the air!

Cold Weather: One reason air suspension problems seem to show their ugly heads when it gets cold on air suspension equipped vehicles, is because the rolling lobe type air springs used on these vehicles get harder and less pliable the colder it gets. These air springs are only 2mm thick and can't seal themselves as effectively when the rubber is hard(cold).
ANY business selling air suspension parts would make way more money if you stayed with the air, as you will continually buy parts for it.

While the air suspension system doesn't produce much moisture in colder weather, the collected moisture in the system does hurt system performance. When the moisture that is in in the air suspension dryer drops below freezing, the dryer can easily become a solid block of ice, not allowing ANY air to travel in any direction! This means no load leveling when weight is added, but also not venting the air after the weight is removed! Say you were lucky enough to have the air suspension compressor squeeze enough air pressure past the solid block of ice in your 10+ year old dryer. You take your car and drop someone off. NOW, the system can't relieve all the extra air in the system and you drive around looking like a 4x4.

A 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 & 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit? With Premium EIBACH Coil Springs & Brand Name Premium Struts, there is no difference in ride quality no matter how cold it gets!

Recommendation?
With all this being said, our recommendation would be to do away with the air suspension system completely and do an 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997 & 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII(8) Air Suspension Conversion Kit on your vehicle. Its a simple, straight forward repair and is the ONLY way that you'll be able to rely on this vehicle!


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