Hi folks,
I'm not sure what the attitude is toward air springs on these forums, but I must admit I think they are pretty cool.
My car definitely needs new springs, and I'm wondering if anyone has converted their (similar) car to use air springs.
What springs did you choose? Make and model. I know that there are some air springs that are supposed to be drop in replacements for coil springs.
Thanks!
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Still wondering about this. I'm trying to raise the car up a bit to go up a steep driveway. Thank you!
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Re: 79 Continental Air Springs
I think you will find more enthusiasm in the Updating, Modernizing, and Customizing subforum.
I think the term you are looking for is "bagged". There are many who do this.
Best of luck!
I think the term you are looking for is "bagged". There are many who do this.
Best of luck!
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Re: 79 Continental Air Springs
There is a lot of enthusiasm for balloon suspensions; I may be the only dissenting voice on that subject.
However, I'm not one to change facts to fit my views; and the fact is that such a conversion on your year will be much easier than those on '60s models. Yours already has a trailing-arm/coil-spring rear suspension setup, which will make installing balloons in place of the springs a much easier job.
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However, I'm not one to change facts to fit my views; and the fact is that such a conversion on your year will be much easier than those on '60s models. Yours already has a trailing-arm/coil-spring rear suspension setup, which will make installing balloons in place of the springs a much easier job.
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