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Is it difficult to replace the suspension airbags on a 1995 Mark VIII?

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Posted by: Evian

I found two Mark VIIIs in the junkyard today. One has good front suspension airbags. They are still inflated. I was wondering if removing them is difficult close to impossible or easy? I saw only one long bolt on the bottom and several on top. Am I missing anything? When I go to install them, will I have to remove the ball joints or will it just slip in? I am sorry for not continuting it on the other thread but I plan to hit the junk yard again tomorrow. One of the Mark VIIIs has the complete rear taillight assembly (1995). Just figure I should mention that. It is located in the junkyard called You Pull It on North ave. near Cicero ave in Chicago (price is $28).

Posted by: ONEBADMK8

Its beyond easy. 4 bolts and one plug. I have done both in 35 min.

Posted by: Evian

Sweet... I am so there....
Evian

Posted by: GMAN

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Originally Posted by Evian

I found two Mark VIIIs in the junkyard today. One has good front suspension airbags. They are still inflated. I was wondering if removing them is difficult close to impossible or easy? I saw only one long bolt on the bottom and several on top. Am I missing anything? When I go to install them, will I have to remove the ball joints or will it just slip in? I am sorry for not continuting it on the other thread but I plan to hit the junk yard again tomorrow. One of the Mark VIIIs has the complete rear taillight assembly (1995). Just figure I should mention that. It is located in the junkyard called You Pull It on North ave. near Cicero ave in Chicago (price is $28).

It is very easy. If it is your first time doing it. It should take you two hours. Make sure you turn your air ride switch off in the trunck.

Posted by: Evian

You guys forgot to mention how to remove the air from the bag. I struggled with one bag for over an hour. I had to remove the ball joint and sway bar in order to get it out. Then I twisted the valve located on the side of the bag and pressto the air left the bag. The other side took me less than 15 minutes to remove.