Wish I would of kept the air ride in mine one bag went bad and needed the car for work the next day auto store didn't have the bag. They did have the conversion kit to springs I put the springs in but don't care as much for the ride and when I tow my boat now the back end sags some vs the air ride which adjusted to the extra load.
If the air spring is lined up with the seat on the axle housing, does simply pumping up the air spring insure the spring will clip into the seat? Is there a point where it would be wise to cease inflating the springs and check the alignment before taking up all the weight of the rear of the vehicle?
Hey, brother. I just changed both air bags and compressor pump, for some reason the car stayed down. I hear the pump running but it doesn't go up. Did I do something wrong? What is the function of those solenoids. What they do?
Hello everyone. I have a question. Lincoln town car 2007. The right side of the car is 2 centimeters lower than the left. I'm looking for the reason and I can't find it. I moved the rear air bellows from the right to the left and nothing changed. I moved the Makpersons from the right to the left front and nothing changed. I checked the Watts rod, it's working. I moved the air bellows valves from the right to the left and still the same. Can any of you help me?
Do you have any more footage? How exactly do those solenoids attach? Vertical? Horizontal? Also, could you consider editing the video with a still shot on the removed bags? Where are the new ones from? These bags take a ton of abuse in my car. Are there beefy aftermarket ones that have been road proven to last, or should I hunt down Motorcraft? Why didn't you include the compressor replacement? Liked the video, but I couldn't just jack the car up and do the job based solely on this vid. Now please don't take that as an insult. I don't know what you guys are going for, new to the channel. First vid I've watched from you guys.
My 92 sagging n I just replaced both bags a week ago but seeing how this tx air keep dropping it drop again should I convert to springs n strutss or just the springs n mount
you make it look easy, how much for all the parts and how long did it take you? Any opinions on aftermarket parts or should i stick with lincoln/ford oem?
Hi Car Guys New England,how can I release the air from the air springs to put a new valve selenoids and a new height sensor,because using the on/off bottom that is working fine the valves stay lock and do not open.However I have to prepare the lines new because one broke by the compressor and put them like are used on race cars,same measures.And if you test the ADDCO sway bars on your Lincoln,and CHE PERFORMANCE on the trail arms rear.And please if you can help me or somebody on the front, I've putted the original FORD shocks on the front for 3 times with the original coil spring on the strut,I changed it again but with ACDELCO COIL SPRINGS WITH SPECIFICATIONS and all bla bla and the same thing,in less than 3 months shocks leaking and coils down.Do someone know about a HEAVY DUTY COILS SPRINGS AND HEAVY SHOCKS THAT I MAY DO A GOOD STRUT??? I hope for help as soon as possible.
I have the most miserable miserable drive with this Lincoln 2011 of mine I own the licking before and is one of the nicest rides I've ever owned I purchased this one not knowing that the air suspension was bad and the owner told me everything was great and had great maintenance. I'm about a little over middle age and I had no one to help me to check this car out it turned out that the suspension was bad he said the light he couldn't figure it out because he had not had a problem with it. And I just want to know how much I should be paying to get these repairs done if I purchase the parts myself I'm getting some pretty high estimates of 2000 and up please help me.
Buy the parts yourself, and you can do this with basic handtools, you don't need to lift the car in the air like they did and in fact unless you want yo replace the leveler that was too high, just a small jack and jack stands will do....cost is around $400 abd about 2 hours of your time with little mechanical experience.......take it to a shop and they will charge you $1000
@@kurtrussell5228 A $1000 bucks for what exactly???? Looks like a simple fix to replace these and they dare charge that much? BTW, i'm not mad at you but during my inspection last year they said i had a small leak in one of the springs. $1000 my ass!
@@UnicronsLeftNut in the video he said replaced bags and pump, those parts cost about 400 if you shop around, the shop is not going to sell you the parts at cost.... they will mark them up... that's how a business stays in business.... add in labor cost, we both know this is an hour job for someone that knows what they doing and is honest...... its 2020, most mechanic shops employ young inexperienced guys that rarely if ever have worked on a town car that was sold when they were a small child, it will take em about 3 hours.....add shop supply cost, tax......yeah you're looking at maybe not 1000 but close to it........or if you're lucky you may know a shade tree mechanic that will do it for $100, plus cost of parts, that's still 500
@@kurtrussell5228 Oh i missed the pump part. I only have a small leak in one bag that has to be dealt with and I found the same air springs he used on amazon for under $200. Okay, thanks for telling me! I was getting worried lol.
@@UnicronsLeftNut Did you make the repair YET?! Just curious, as mine are pretty much shot ON my Town Car, and I'm trying to decide whether to get conversion springs OR just stick with the air springs - I can get Arnott springs for $220 and I've heard they're pretty good. I'M also trying to decide if it's a DIY job.
Car Guys New England appreciate your response do you know at what resistance (ohms) the level sensor has to be to turn off the “check air suspension “ warning ?
quick question, i replaced the two bags on my 98 Grand Marquis and the rear driver side sags about an inch below the rear passenger side, so i'm wondering if 1, is it drivable (i'll be taking every corner with the utmost care and avoiding bumps, of course) 2, is it more likely that it's an issue with the leveling valve, or the rest of the suspension system?
Addamear I would check to make sure both bags are seated properly... something doesn’t sound right... you could also try deflating the rear bags and letting them refill and see if it levels out
@@carguysnewengland I tried letting them deflate and going all the way back up again but it didn't change, I could try making sure I sat everything properly again, I'll message back again tomorrow, so I'll work with some light
following up, i re-installed the air bags, and when they inflated for the first time they were level on the ground, but after that it started to sag on the left side. i'm beginning to think that it's just a shot strut or something; the car is pretty old and hasn't had a lot of love before me
Please please help me find or resolve .... if anyone has similar issue with ride height and has resolved it, please share your solution. I replaced (2 airbag, 2 rear shocks, 2 front coil over with new struts). I have NOT replaced the solenoid, height sensor, air compressor with dryer. 2004 Lincoln town car that I have 1 inch right side is lower which made the whole car right side sitting lower... before replacement and after replacement (ride height didn’t improve) Front coil over is not the issue. FYI no one should look into this. From Control Arm is not the problem.
It’s rear differential car, doesn’t have control arm bushing. Sway bar links are in good shape. There is no knocking sound in suspension.... my last attempt is ride height sensor adjustment (I haven’t done this yet)
My 2005 Lincoln Towncar bags dry-rotted within a year of being back in VA. I hate the weather here but it’s home. Luckily the cars a California car so once this is fixed should be back rolling. Check out my 2005 Lincoln Towncar in this video. ua-cam.com/video/wB_lTBGmIDo/v-deo.html
If you are making a how to video, please dont skip steps! to take the bags out, you have to remove the wheels and take of the retaining clip that is holding the bag in place!. You also have to take out the retaining clip then twist to take out the solenoid.... come on, you will have people yanking there arms off the get it out.
fuzzy wuzzy lol I was temped when I first got it but the wheel offsets are not right for deep dish wires and the front crossmember is aluminum. You would have to do a frame swap from a 98-02 towncar to make it work in a 2003+
I see so many morons who buy these cars and replace the bags with coil springs. Literally had a friend who LOVED my town car so much he bought one but the bags needed replacement and decided coils would be a "smoother ride".. 700$ later and he regrets what he did. I laugh at him constantly now. He gutted the whole fucking system to have a worse experience and paid wayyyy more to do it. Don't ever go to coil springs. Such a shit ride compared to this air system.
I'm so glad you DIDN'T switch to springs . I LOVE my LINCOLN TOWN CAR on AIR
The ONLY video that I've seen that level sensor assembly! Thanks from a rust belt guy.
I don’t care how many times my airbags go out I will never switch to coil springs
treeez_____ especially with the cost of replacement bags being affordable there really is no reason to replace them with anything else
Exactly bro my name is josh too lol
It's like $50-$60 for replacements, right?
Beneath Remains yeah go to ebay
Back when these were new the bags were not cheap that's why people got the kits
Wish I would of kept the air ride in mine one bag went bad and needed the car for work the next day auto store didn't have the bag. They did have the conversion kit to springs I put the springs in but don't care as much for the ride and when I tow my boat now the back end sags some vs the air ride which adjusted to the extra load.
more videos on the town car please :D
Will do... thank you for watching
Love the RUSH in the Background :)
If the air spring is lined up with the seat on the axle housing, does simply pumping up the air spring insure the spring will clip into the seat? Is there a point where it would be wise to cease inflating the springs and check the alignment before taking up all the weight of the rear of the vehicle?
Hey, brother. I just changed both air bags and compressor pump, for some reason the car stayed down. I hear the pump running but it doesn't go up. Did I do something wrong? What is the function of those solenoids. What they do?
Is the ride level sensor bar connected?
Hello everyone. I have a question. Lincoln town car 2007. The right side of the car is 2 centimeters lower than the left. I'm looking for the reason and I can't find it. I moved the rear air bellows from the right to the left and nothing changed. I moved the Makpersons from the right to the left front and nothing changed. I checked the Watts rod, it's working. I moved the air bellows valves from the right to the left and still the same. Can any of you help me?
Do you have any more footage? How exactly do those solenoids attach? Vertical? Horizontal?
Also, could you consider editing the video with a still shot on the removed bags?
Where are the new ones from? These bags take a ton of abuse in my car. Are there beefy aftermarket ones that have been road proven to last, or should I hunt down Motorcraft?
Why didn't you include the compressor replacement?
Liked the video, but I couldn't just jack the car up and do the job based solely on this vid.
Now please don't take that as an insult. I don't know what you guys are going for, new to the channel. First vid I've watched from you guys.
Have they answered to your questions?
Very good constructive criticism I must say
I too like to know about this process.
How much should a good mechanic charge for this?
Approximately 2-3 hours labor
How much does it cost to have 2 new bags installed. 2004 Lincoln Town car ?
How much?
@@davidwells9601 I don't know. They never responded
Can you just put duck tape on the bag to get by? We have one that overnight will lean in the right rear.
This was very helpful, how many hours Josh did it take you to repair both rear bags, and front compressor modal?
Less than two hours
How much would this job cost at your shop?
Great video for the rear. My Lincoln has the front down almost laying on the tires. The rear pumps up but the front stays down. How do I fix that?
The front isn't on air, it's just regular coilovers. They can be replaced the same as on any other car with double wishbone front suspension.
My car needs them.. Have the same dry rot cracks..
How do you get the stupid axle to drop far enough to get the airbag out
How did you get the last clip on? I’m trying to get it on really hard and it’s just not going in
How do i release the pressure ? I need to replace my compressor
My 92 sagging n I just replaced both bags a week ago but seeing how this tx air keep dropping it drop again should I convert to springs n strutss or just the springs n mount
Mr. NizeGuy naw but I went ahead n converted it to springs
What is the cost for you guys to do this service on an 08 town car
How much were solinods and height censor...know bags are resonable.
you make it look easy, how much for all the parts and how long did it take you? Any opinions on aftermarket parts or should i stick with lincoln/ford oem?
Airport Taxi, Limo & Shuttle LLC Phil Wells less than 1 hour on a lift. Got all the parts from Arnott Industries
Hi Car Guys New England,how can I release the air from the air springs to put a new valve selenoids and a new height sensor,because using the on/off bottom that is working fine the valves stay lock and do not open.However I have to prepare the lines new because one broke by the compressor and put them like are used on race cars,same measures.And if you test the ADDCO sway bars on your Lincoln,and CHE PERFORMANCE on the trail arms rear.And please if you can help me or somebody on the front, I've putted the original FORD shocks on the front for 3 times with the original coil spring on the strut,I changed it again but with ACDELCO COIL SPRINGS WITH SPECIFICATIONS and all bla bla and the same thing,in less than 3 months shocks leaking and coils down.Do someone know about a HEAVY DUTY COILS SPRINGS AND HEAVY SHOCKS THAT I MAY DO A GOOD STRUT??? I hope for help as soon as possible.
How much does a job like this cost parts / labor ?
🤣🤣🤣🤣 two yrs and no reply...that's because it's around $800-1k
parts are like $250, and it's about 2 or so hours of work. less than that if you don't need a new compressor too.
How much for whole replacement labour included
Whwre can i buy this piece at
Link in video description
Good video👌🏻
Nice car
Thank you and thanks for watching
I have the springs , do I need to buy rear shocks also? a mechanic told I needed to in order to put the springs on. HELP.
How can you tell if you need to replace the air bags
If it is sagging or compressor comes on a lot... also cracks in bag surface
Springs are leaking but still air up when on. Is the dryer replacement necessary if not replacing already functional compressor?
When replacing old bags for new ones and a brand new air pump do you need to change the air lines also?
Maro Sanchez no not unless they were damaged
How do I search for the air lines? Nothing comes up when I do, and it's really frustrating. Like google doesnt know what I'm talking about Haha.
What if the bottom of the air spring doesn't stay in place after air is in the bags. How do you check and make sure it seats?
Then you didn't mount the new spring correctly! Make sure you remove the old clip
Why didn't you show the compressor install
Should do more to explain
Apox cost of this replacement?
How long does it take to change the bags
1-2 hours
What happens if you forget to hit the switch to the off position before lifting shit up
The compressor can keep running and burn it out
@@carguysnewengland damm! I
Hope my mechanic knew what he was doing, how would I know the compressor is burned?
@@Robert-jx8nr you won’t hear the compressor run
Where is the air compressor?
Can you do a video on the trotole pazisoning valve
Where is the compresor
How much was everything in parts and where do I order them
Mk Z www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7PY2Q6/?ref=exp_carguysnewengland_dp_vv_mw
Did they only have airbags up to 2005 models?
Dale Phillips 03-12 should be the same
@@carguysnewengland OK just didn't think they did since I haven't heard of that problem from the later years of LTC
Bro great and helpful video but real quick do you have another name for the leveling sensor you replace or a P/N because I cant seem to find it?
I have the most miserable miserable drive with this Lincoln 2011 of mine I own the licking before and is one of the nicest rides I've ever owned I purchased this one not knowing that the air suspension was bad and the owner told me everything was great and had great maintenance. I'm about a little over middle age and I had no one to help me to check this car out it turned out that the suspension was bad he said the light he couldn't figure it out because he had not had a problem with it. And I just want to know how much I should be paying to get these repairs done if I purchase the parts myself I'm getting some pretty high estimates of 2000 and up please help me.
Annette Mageo my shop did the entire job in less than 2 hours including replacement of the compressor
I tried to decipher this post with the universal translator, but without success.
how is the ride after the installation
Sactown rides pretty good with them
How much would this repair cost?
Buy the parts yourself, and you can do this with basic handtools, you don't need to lift the car in the air like they did and in fact unless you want yo replace the leveler that was too high, just a small jack and jack stands will do....cost is around $400 abd about 2 hours of your time with little mechanical experience.......take it to a shop and they will charge you $1000
@@kurtrussell5228 A $1000 bucks for what exactly???? Looks like a simple fix to replace these and they dare charge that much?
BTW, i'm not mad at you but during my inspection last year they said i had a small leak in one of the springs. $1000 my ass!
@@UnicronsLeftNut in the video he said replaced bags and pump, those parts cost about 400 if you shop around, the shop is not going to sell you the parts at cost.... they will mark them up... that's how a business stays in business.... add in labor cost, we both know this is an hour job for someone that knows what they doing and is honest...... its 2020, most mechanic shops employ young inexperienced guys that rarely if ever have worked on a town car that was sold when they were a small child, it will take em about 3 hours.....add shop supply cost, tax......yeah you're looking at maybe not 1000 but close to it........or if you're lucky you may know a shade tree mechanic that will do it for $100, plus cost of parts, that's still 500
@@kurtrussell5228 Oh i missed the pump part. I only have a small leak in one bag that has to be dealt with and I found the same air springs he used on amazon for under $200. Okay, thanks for telling me! I was getting worried lol.
@@UnicronsLeftNut
Did you make the repair YET?! Just curious, as mine are pretty much shot ON my Town Car, and I'm trying to decide whether to get conversion springs OR just stick with the air springs - I can get Arnott springs for $220 and I've heard they're pretty good. I'M also trying to decide if it's a DIY job.
How do I know if I need a new compressor man?
treeez_____ if it’s not working at all or in my case it was very loud
Car Guys New England whats loud? Like you can hear it when you start your car in the am or louder than that? Thanks
I have a 1990 continental not a town car those have also schockabsorbers i think ????? Help
No this is a front wheel drive six cylinder I am positive you have the air ride suspension, it is their signature.
Has anyone installed a toggle switch instead of the level sensor.?
Dan Mungay a toggle switch would just be on or off... the factory level sensor is a potentiometer
Car Guys New England appreciate your response do you know at what resistance (ohms) the level sensor has to be to turn off the “check air suspension “ warning ?
quick question, i replaced the two bags on my 98 Grand Marquis and the rear driver side sags about an inch below the rear passenger side, so i'm wondering if
1, is it drivable (i'll be taking every corner with the utmost care and avoiding bumps, of course)
2, is it more likely that it's an issue with the leveling valve, or the rest of the suspension system?
Addamear I would check to make sure both bags are seated properly... something doesn’t sound right... you could also try deflating the rear bags and letting them refill and see if it levels out
@@carguysnewengland I tried letting them deflate and going all the way back up again but it didn't change, I could try making sure I sat everything properly again, I'll message back again tomorrow, so I'll work with some light
following up, i re-installed the air bags, and when they inflated for the first time they were level on the ground, but after that it started to sag on the left side. i'm beginning to think that it's just a shot strut or something; the car is pretty old and hasn't had a lot of love before me
Addamear strange if they appear seated correctly and it’s sagging I would try the shocks
Please please help me find or resolve .... if anyone has similar issue with ride height and has resolved it, please share your solution.
I replaced (2 airbag, 2 rear shocks, 2 front coil over with new struts).
I have NOT replaced the solenoid, height sensor, air compressor with dryer.
2004 Lincoln town car that I have 1 inch right side is lower which made the whole car right side sitting lower... before replacement and after replacement (ride height didn’t improve)
Front coil over is not the issue. FYI no one should look into this.
From Control Arm is not the problem.
How are your rear control arm bushings?
It’s rear differential car, doesn’t have control arm bushing. Sway bar links are in good shape. There is no knocking sound in suspension.... my last attempt is ride height sensor adjustment (I haven’t done this yet)
You did not show any of the replacement. A waste of time.
Its common sense bro .... it help me alot hes the first one who show me how to remove the air line on the solenoids
You didn't address reattaching the solenoids. 😞
can i just patch up the cracks in my airbags?
He didn't show how to drop the car down for the bottom to seat...
Don't think I'll ever change my merc to springs especially with how shit the roads are
No actual footage of actually replacing anything. Not informative at all.
My 2005 Lincoln Towncar bags dry-rotted within a year of being back in VA. I hate the weather here but it’s home. Luckily the cars a California car so once this is fixed should be back rolling.
Check out my 2005 Lincoln Towncar in this video. ua-cam.com/video/wB_lTBGmIDo/v-deo.html
If you are making a how to video, please dont skip steps! to take the bags out, you have to remove the wheels and take of the retaining clip that is holding the bag in place!. You also have to take out the retaining clip then twist to take out the solenoid.... come on, you will have people yanking there arms off the get it out.
Should have just juiced it
fuzzy wuzzy lol I was temped when I first got it but the wheel offsets are not right for deep dish wires and the front crossmember is aluminum. You would have to do a frame swap from a 98-02 towncar to make it work in a 2003+
I see so many morons who buy these cars and replace the bags with coil springs. Literally had a friend who LOVED my town car so much he bought one but the bags needed replacement and decided coils would be a "smoother ride".. 700$ later and he regrets what he did.
I laugh at him constantly now. He gutted the whole fucking system to have a worse experience and paid wayyyy more to do it.
Don't ever go to coil springs. Such a shit ride compared to this air system.
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Sorry my car is 2003 town car signature.
This is the least informative video i have ever seen in my entire life
Is it Possible to replace the Air bags with out a lift ?
Yes you would have to put the rear frame on Jackstands. Be careful and don’t use cheap chinese jackstands