1998 Ford Expedition air ride delete/ coil spring conversion

This episode I’m removing the air ride suspension on my 1998 Ford Expedition and installing coil springs in the rear and standard shocks in the front

[@zombiemurder95]

Most detailed video I've seen in KZbin regarding this conversion! My 2000 expedition has been giving me issues with the rear suspension for a few years now but it wasn't until two days ago when the rear just hit the floor. After looking at about 20+ vids none of them were as good as yours. Not even close. Really glad I saw your video. Keep up the good work! Liked and subscribed! Can't wait to see what else you upload regarding the expedition.

[@mfrankgilbreath6271]

My 98 Expedition started going flat in the back and I was getting ready to replace the air coils with springs. Then one day I went to Lowes and bought about 200 lbs of stepping stones, loaded in the back of the vehicle. Left it over night and expected to find the suspension all the way down in the morning. To my surprise, it hadn’t lost any air and was fully up. With this in mind, I jacked the rear up and put on jack stands so the air bags would fully open. I then cleaned the cylinders and sprayed silicone lube on them. Suspension hasn’t leaked for over a week now. My Expedition might be an exception as it only has 90000 miles and the cylinders don’t look deteriorated at all.

[@davidmowser4830]

Thanks for your video, I have the same vehicle & Have watched so many others, but yours shows it in such a simple way. Looking forward to seeing what else your going to do. Now to get started on mine. Making mine into an overlander.

[@SquirrelPremeir68]

Hey thanks, details were on point ,

[@steveo201]

Dude the rust on that thing is it even safe for the road?

[@mycontinental3611]

great info .I'm going to convert my Navagator with rear springs.I see some kits come with front shocks with coil spring on them to make up for removing front air shock.I see you just used standard front shocks.Does it seem to work okay with standard shocks .

[@bryanreyes3084]

That poor truck is rusted to shit! 😢 great video tho! Great job!

[@antoniocortes5427]

this must be a 2 wheel drive because the front shocks have a coil also around the shock

[@RAYCASTRO2010]

I am doing my navigator but why you install only normal shock at front mine is a shock with coil in one unit

[@dougeagleeyesprouty2284]

I'm going to be doing mine. My air ride keeps sounding and that's aggravation to here. So I'm doing springs and shocks. This will help me out thanks. Oh by the way. Mine is a 99 expedition xlt Eddie type. What sate are you in. I'm in Boise, Idaho

[@fastboss]

How does it ride without the air shock? My truck floats too much with Ranchos so the helper style is going in now.

[@mushroomhead1879]

How many inches are the coil springs you have cause I have a 1997 expedition my coil springs are 3inches drop

[@1menwolfpack550]

Mine it's N Eddie bower but doesn't have the air ride in the front... Is that normal its also a 4wd

[@lilfrostybrockman1136]

Just replaced My Air bags with springs what I need to know is do the fuses need to be put back in for any reason

[@chosenone2856]

Im actually in the middle of swapping my air bags to coil springs. Did you ever find the answer for the question about needing to leave fuses or relay in place after you installed the coil springs..??? I'm also wondering what all i can remove once i have coil spring completed. Thanks man.

[@peterramos2763]

I just got a 2000 4x4 expedition with tow package. I replaced 4 shocks and noticed truck has a separate coil spring for each rear tire. No air bag. I'm guessing it was already converted but then why is there also gas shocks?

[@corvettebob96]

More than likely that was how it came from the factory. I have a 97 with same set up. The springs give it height. The shocks only absorb the compression of the springs when hitting bumps. Shocks do not hold the body up imho.

[@Eternallucidnightmares]

Why can’t you leave the font air ride shocks?

[@wdmbarker]

Can you list the rear shocks and springs? I want to get someone to do this for me.

[@chrisretired5379]

I found the whole kit for my 1998 expedition, on Rock Auto site.

[@A-aron71]

CAN I HIRE YOU, WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN?

[@chasingblessings1904]

Would this cause the abs and suspension lights to turn on?

[@antoniocortes5427]

yes

[@TheBluegrasslady1]

What state are you in?

[@toddhew9153]

Ford parts ..or aftermarket?

[@chrisretired5379]

I found the whole kit for my 98 Expedition on Rock Auto site

[@Unit1012]

Bro you just did way too much I converted mine from air Bags to coil springs and I didn’t do everything that you did you’re making it look like a tweaker trying to steal some mufflers, That thing has so much rust is that even roadworthy what’s holding it together glue and duct tape

[@peternorthrup6274]

Never buy a used expedition with air suspension. Big money to repair. Buy one without it.

[@wwvette]

Your State Sucks! Look At All The Rust Caused By SALT!