conversion swap

[GAINMOB]

anyone in the hampton roads area completed the air-coil swap willing to help me do it on mine?

 

[sgtowing]

I though you liked your air ride.

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[GAINMOB]

its going out so im swapping

 

[sgtowing]

If I could get time off, I would help you when you come to Tampa. If you drove the truck here.

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[wyo_vr4]

its going out so im swapping

Good luck! It's not that hard but it definitely helps to have some help. Just make sure you have the tools you need beforehand. WD40 helps loosen things up. Soak your nuts in it the night before (the ones on the Expy, not your actual nuts, lol).

 

[GAINMOB]

I'm driving it down but does no good when I havent bought the parts yet...i'll be down there on the 23rd

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[GAINMOB]

can i use these...just curious but i am looking for the best drop springs

Mcgaughys 2007 2008 Ford Expedition 2 2 5" lowering Kit | eBay

Mcgaughys 2 2 5" Drop lowering Kit 07 10 Expedition 2WD | eBay

 

[rex450se]

can i use these...just curious but i am looking for the best drop springs

Mcgaughys 2007 2008 Ford Expedition 2 2 5" lowering Kit | eBay

Mcgaughys 2 2 5" Drop lowering Kit 07 10 Expedition 2WD | eBay

I think the only two sets that are available for our 2nd gen's are the Eibach #3597.54 set which is a 1.8"/1.6" drop that you can find for under $300 or the Ground Force #9968 set that is a full 2"/2" drop for almost twice as much.

Victor

 

[rex450se]

I did a little more searching and the same air bag setup is used in both the 2nd gen Expy's and the '07-08's. Also I found some air spring to coil conversions that use the same springs so it seems like they might work. If I had an extra $600 I'd try it because I'd like that extra drop but don't want to chance it not working. Give it a try so you can give the rest of us an answer and maybe open up a few more option for lowering kits.

Victor

 

[GAINMOB]

now the question is will it be too much drop for me having 26'z

 

[GAINMOB]

I did a little more searching and the same air bag setup is used in both the 2nd gen Expy's and the '07-08's. Also I found some air spring to coil conversions that use the same springs so it seems like they might work. If I had an extra $600 I'd try it because I'd like that extra drop but don't want to chance it not working. Give it a try so you can give the rest of us an answer and maybe open up a few more option for lowering kits.

Victor

do u have the site for the conversion that uses the same springs...i stretched it to far and it failed on me this morning...so i have to by today...no later than friday and get it fixed by next weekend...pushing the wifes car and cant stand it...3.5 SER altima

 

[rex450se]

I have just spent the last hour trying to find where I saw it and can't find it. I wish I would have just put all the info in my post. Sorry

Victor

 

[GAINMOB]

thx anyways...

 

[GAINMOB]

strutmasters is too much...over $600...i found on amazon for $510 Touring Tech for 03-06 conversion...are there any other brands $500 or less? i only found 97-02 in the $300 range

 

[GAINMOB]

I went with sunacore for $400...just came in today...will put the drop springs on with the conversion...can't wait

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[rex450se]

I know they are over the price range you wanted to stay at but being complete with the drop springs already this would have been the easiest way to do the conversion with a drop. It's all in one package.

Navigator/Expedition 2003-2006 High Performance Coil Over Conversion Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive



Victor

 

[GAINMOB]

I saw those...made by arnott...I still saved over $200 buying seperate...thanks for the find!!! Someone else may use it...

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[rex450se]

Yeah, I knew you bought your already and if you part it out, it is a lot cheaper. I was just thinking there may be some people who want something they don't have to disassemble and mix a conversion kit with the drop springs and just have the ease of pulling out the old and putting in the new. To be honest, even though I already have springs the thought of just dropping the old and bolting up the new is tempting. The time saved would be worth something. The extra $500? Probably not. But would make for an easy and quick changeover. Then you could sell the stock set and recoup some of the money. It's nice that there is an option like this though.

Victor

I can't wait to see the drop on your truck, and hopefully my springs get in soon too. I may cut half a coil to get a little extra drop. Plus I think I am going to switch tires from a 45 series to a 40 series and may give me about another 1/4" drop.

 

[GAINMOB]

If anyone wants to buy the NEW springs from the conversion is welcomed to do so!!! Don't know how much I would take but taking all offers...keep in mind shipping as well

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[rex450se]

Are these on yet?