air suspension

[docraymund]

Good evening, just wanted to ask if the air suspension on my 2000 4.6L expy XLT really only on both rear wheels? I looked under the front end and saw coil springs. And sometimes when it "kneels" only the rear end goes down. I don't know if the original specs were all four wheels are with the air suspension. Thank you very much!

 

[Mr.aceking]

My 97 4.6 only has air suspension in the rear

 

[docraymund]

Thanks maybe air suspensions are not practical on front.

 

[z168]

The minute you see coils thats your confirmation you only have rear bags.

My brother has a 99 4.6L 4WD with both front and rear bags. My 00 5.4L 2WD only has for the rear. best way is to run your VIN.

If your rear bags now have a leak, its going to be expensive on your side of the world since you only have dealer-only parts.

 

[docraymund]

Thanks I am contemplating on coil spring replacement eventually when the time comes but now I am enjoying the soft ride of air springs. There are people here who sell second hand suspension parts for the gen 1 expys.

 

[z168]

Coils would be a long term fix. I was at the same cross road about 4years ago. Since the only thing bad at the time were the bags, I decided to just replace it. I like that it self-levels especially if I'm carrying something heavy. No issues since.

Bag replacements are about $200 a pair. figure another $100 to ship via fedex.

 

[docraymund]

Thanks! I will go with the coil conversion when the time comes.