Suspension

Tiny
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I have a 2003 lincoln navigator with air ride suspension. The back airbags are done and need to be replaced. Can I have the back switched to coils and shocks and will the front suspension still work properly?
Saturday, July 9th, 2016 AT 9:55 AM

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Tiny
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You can switch them but you'll need to do the front as well and disable the electronic suspension by pulling fuse or relay
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Saturday, July 9th, 2016 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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So will the computer stop filling the front airbags if the back is switched to coils and shocks?
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Saturday, July 9th, 2016 AT 11:08 AM
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KEN L
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Yes if you pull the fuse or relay.

Here is a diagram

Please let us know how it goes

Best, Ken
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Friday, July 15th, 2016 AT 9:29 AM
Tiny
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If I leave the fuse in will it continue to fill the front airbag suspension?
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Friday, July 15th, 2016 AT 10:22 AM
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KEN L
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The system works for the front and rear, if you disable it neither will work.
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Friday, July 15th, 2016 AT 11:56 AM

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