The air suspension in my dad‘s Expedition has failed and is now undriveable. He was sold a pair of springs supposedly form a 1999 Expedition from a salvage yard and told that a lot of people or swapping the suspension systems for the springs. He talked to one shade tree mechanic and was told that this could not be done but a coworker told him that he performed a swap on the very same SUV that he owns. He is not trying to keep this thing in factory condition, he just wants to get to work. Can this be done?
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This Site Might Help You. RE: 1999 Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition Air Suspension Problems? The air suspension in my dad's Expedition has failed and is now undriveable. He was sold a pair of springs supposedly form a 1999 Expedition from a salvage yard and told that a lot of people or swapping the suspension systems for the springs. He talked to one shade tree mechanic and was told.
I have a 99 Expy myself, and have often wondered about the longevity of the air suspension system. I do know that not all Expys have the air suspension, it's usually found on the Eddie B's. Based on the fact that they are the same vehicle with the exception of bells and whistles, I see no reason why springs wouldn't be a viable replacement for the air shocks. However, it might be wise to look into what part of the suspension system failed. It may be a leak in one of the air lines, compressor failure, or something else that maybe the same in price range to repair without having to do a conversion. The main component is air, and if it leaks out, it fails much like an air mattress. Repair the leak and he should be back in business.
