air suspension
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air suspension
I have a Ford Expedition '00 and I have problems with the suspension First the check light came on one time and after that the rear is too low before that happened the air compressor it was sound noraml but after the light came on the compressor it was not loud and now is not working at all I need some help with this
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consider the conversion kit to springs
it might be much better.. and less pain in the future.
i use www.strutmasters.com
it might be much better.. and less pain in the future.
i use www.strutmasters.com
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Lls
Ray
Check the relay under the bumper on Pass side. Search this site for info on LLS and that relay. I and others have posted much on the topic. In my case as someone already suggested it was a bad relay---$100 I think. I've often thought of getting one out of a bone yard and keeping it as a spare.
There is an ongoing debate on this forum as to changing out the LLS for a std spring suspension. My take is, if you haul variable loads and or tow---it's great and worth the struggle to keep it operating. Sure rides nice under all conditions. If you don't need all that--then it's probably cheaper to convert in the long run if you are going to keep the truck.
In your case it's most likely a bad relay or compressor---a little diagnostic time will tell you which.
Good luck and please post your results
Check the relay under the bumper on Pass side. Search this site for info on LLS and that relay. I and others have posted much on the topic. In my case as someone already suggested it was a bad relay---$100 I think. I've often thought of getting one out of a bone yard and keeping it as a spare.
There is an ongoing debate on this forum as to changing out the LLS for a std spring suspension. My take is, if you haul variable loads and or tow---it's great and worth the struggle to keep it operating. Sure rides nice under all conditions. If you don't need all that--then it's probably cheaper to convert in the long run if you are going to keep the truck.
In your case it's most likely a bad relay or compressor---a little diagnostic time will tell you which.
Good luck and please post your results
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
When should you replace the front air shocks, since they are also act as a true shock absorber? How about the rear shocks themselves?
So far, I've had the normal problems with LLS, but have decided to stick it out with repairs (2 compressors, relay, leaks, etc.)
So far, I've had the normal problems with LLS, but have decided to stick it out with repairs (2 compressors, relay, leaks, etc.)
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shocks
John I replaced mine on my 2000 this last spring---with about 80K on the clock---well worth the money and time---I did it to coincide with new tires---hopefully the tires will last longer with new shocks---that's been my experience in the past. In any case the improved ride and stability was very noticeable. The truck had started to get a little unstable cornering and towing.
I expected the shocks on this truck to last longer than I would on a car---but I guess I was wrong. So I'm glad I did it at 80K---that will get me to 150K or so and at that point I'll have to decide to keep her going or move on to a new ride.
Good luck
I expected the shocks on this truck to last longer than I would on a car---but I guess I was wrong. So I'm glad I did it at 80K---that will get me to 150K or so and at that point I'll have to decide to keep her going or move on to a new ride.
Good luck
