What's the best place to buy brand new front air struts/bags right now? I see American Air Suspension is out of stock.

Arnott has the right side, but are also out of stock on the left side. You can backorder the left side through them.

Well I can't really wait for back ordered struts so I will have to buy OEM or get a coil conversion.

If you want to stick with OEM like I did in November, check out Genuine Ford Parts.

It's not cheap, but worth it in my opinion for another 10 years of suspension...

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getLocator&siteid=214085&chapter=DP2FF0&appSectionid=19&groupid=20135&subgroupid=60046&make=21&model=Mark%20viii&year=1997&catalogid=1

The price went up here since I bought them about $60 bucks a side. Shipping quote for me right now is only 8.95 for some reason though, when I ordered it was $55 bucks...

Another place to check out is New Ford Parts... They're cheaper right now @ $296 per side + shipping...

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getLocator&siteid=213787&chapter=DP2FF0&appSectionid=19&groupid=20135&subgroupid=60046&make=21&model=Mark%20viii&year=1997&catalogid=1

BTW my local dealers back in November all quoted me around $400 per side at least!!!

Of course the cheapest solution is still a coil conversion all around, but you have to make that choice...

Thanks for the links, i'm going to have to think about new 98 struts or 1.5 drop coil conversion...

You don't want to get some from a bone yard?

Everyone is out of stock unless you buy OEM. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm sure someone will), Arnott is the only company that makes aftermarket struts now. Everyone that sells aftermarket buys from Arnott. They will not have stock for about 8 weeks.

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You Can Get Left And Right Front Air Struts (new) From Strutmasters For Only $169.00 Each (they Also Have All The Other Air Suspension Parts And Conversion Kits).....hope This Helps ......scott

Do not go Arnott unless you are selling the car within a year....

If you want new, go OEM, plain and simple. Cant afford it, get coils. If you do any other method you will be disappointed.

Unity, is right on the mark with that comment. I bought Arnott a year ago and just lost my passenger side. Go OEM.