some one has to have done this?

[dmercer3]

please send some quick help! Ive been at this for an hour and im all out of curse words... I cant get the fluid reservoir and battery mount out of my expy (2010).

trying to check the air ride compressor system, the washer tank seems to be mounted with plastic anchors to the battery mount, if I bust that lose I see no way of getting it back together.

AHH!

 

[montecarlo31]

http://arnottinfo.com/manuals/P-2500.pdf

 

[dmercer3]

http://arnottinfo.com/manuals/P-2500.pdf

MUCH appreciated man, I just wanted to check the relay though for now. I think I just figured out that the relay was moved to the fuse box at some model year, I pulled mine and reinserted it and the compressor made a slight noise but that was it, tried again and nothing... I think the relay must be shorted out. Going to the dealer to replace it. If that doesnt work Ill replace compressor with this guide.

Thanks!

 

[dmercer3]

well new relay on for $40 and nothing. I guess it must be the compressor... I think I hate this truck.

 

[1955moose]

Now you know why so many switch over to regular coil springs. I used to own 80's Lincoln mark 7's that always blew out air springs or leaked. Although when air ride works proper, the ride is incredible. If you do switch over to coils do your research, some are better than others. Good luck.

 

[Lostneye]

The Expy/Navi air ride system seems be regarded as Lincolns worst. Even the air ride specialists like American Air suspension recommend swapping to coils. I've owned a Mark VII and mark VIII and plan on swapping to coils on my Navi.

 

[dmercer3]

Now you know why so many switch over to regular coil springs. I used to own 80's Lincoln mark 7's that always blew out air springs or leaked. Although when air ride works proper, the ride is incredible. If you do switch over to coils do your research, some are better than others. Good luck.

The Expy/Navi air ride system seems be regarded as Lincolns worst. Even the air ride specialists like American Air suspension recommend swapping to coils. I've owned a Mark VII and mark VIII and plan on swapping to coils on my Navi.

Well I finally got to my compressor and there was no second relay or switch to reset, so i just paid the dealer to diagnose it for $125. They confirmed it was the compressor. So I am just getting the p-2500 arnott for $190 off amazon.

If something else goes wrong after this fix, its swapping to coils 100%.

 

[montecarlo31]

If something else goes wrong after this fix, its swapping to coils 100%.

You can keep the load leveling suspension and go to coils as well plus you can do it using all OE parts.

 

[GAINMOB]

First that has ever been mentioned

 

[dmercer3]

You can keep the load leveling suspension and go to coils as well plus you can do it using all OE parts.

this would be interesting? do you have a reference or a link that could educate me on completing this?

 

[montecarlo31]

this would be interesting? do you have a reference or a link that could educate me on completing this?

It's simply the 2014+ Expedition rear LL suspension. They are now hydraulic with no mechanical ties to the body other then the mounts. Below is a complete list of everything including the springs and mounting hardware, personally I would not reuse any suspension bolts even though they are not torque to yield.

No. Part # Description List Price Price
1 EL1Z-18125-A SHOCK, RIGHT $275.97 $192.68
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
1 EL1Z-18125-A SHOCK, LEFT $275.97 $192.68
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
4 EL1Z-5560-A SPRING, LEFT $82.42 $58.45
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
4 EL1Z-5560-A SPRING, RIGHT $82.42 $58.45
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
5 EL1Z-18A047-A BOOT, LEFT $18.48 $13.61
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
5 EL1Z-18A047-A BOOT, RIGHT $18.48 $13.61
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
6 EL1Z-5536-A INSULATOR, RIGHT$26.79 $19.72
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
6 EL1Z-5536-A INSULATOR, LEFT $26.79 $19.72
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
7 EL1Z-18A099-A UPPER MOUNT, LEFT$39.93 $28.31
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
7 EL1Z-18A099-A UPPER MOUNT, RIGHT$39.93 $28.31
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
9 EL1Z00810A WASHER, LEFT $3.22 $2.64
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
9 EL1Z00810A WASHER, RIGHT $3.22 $2.64
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
10 0 TOP NUT, RIGHT $4.40 $2.70
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014
10 0 TOP NUT, LEFT $4.40 $2.70
W/LOAD LEVELLING, 2014

Total $902.42 $636.22

 

[montecarlo31]

First that has ever been mentioned

Yep...I'm all about tech as I've said before. This is a direct swap I forgot to mention before, this will work on all 2007 plus expeditions with or without load leveling.

 

[GAINMOB]

Nope...hasnt been done with any members here

 

[drokmofo]

any pics?

 

[star-art]

Old post I know but I'm wondering if any member has done the swap to factory rear load-leveling shocks and springs? While I was shopping for a new truck we drove a 2014 Limited that had this option and I was frankly amazed by the ride quality in that truck. It wasn't quite as good as newer 2015-17 vehicles with CCD suspension but it was close! Air ride was no longer an option in 2014 so I'm guessing what I experienced in this truck was due to the OEM mechanical load-leveling shocks as they are hydraulic (the regular shocks are gas-charged).

I still remember "back in the day" when cars had a smooth but "floaty" ride they rode on hydraulic shock absorbers. Once gas shocks became common ride "harshness" increased and you could feel all the little bumps in the road.