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    converting to springs with a kit from Arnott

    My mark has been sitting a good while. I decided this year to convert to springs. Some fellas say it can be done in a day. What does the board think it takes?
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    Inflateing air bags thru schrader valve

    Is there a schrader valve on or next to the 1996 mark 8's air compressor that will allow me to attach an external air hose and inflate the air bags so the frame can be lifted off the ground and car can be driven to a shop?
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    Air ride retention vs spring conversion

    I decided (1st course of action) the air ride worked good before it went down. I bought a super star tester. It most likely the compressor. Replacing it can restore the air ride thus eleminating spring conversion and far less remove and replacing parts. The manual says the front bumper cover...
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    Mark 8 96-98 gas shocks or are air shocks computer /compressor standard?

    I have a set of t bird gas shocks that are said to replace old shocks according to some members in the past. requires some modicacition average difficult. Today I see arnott sells the rear air shocks with air nipple and electrical connecter for the rear of the marks and they cost 322.00 for 1...
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    My 96 mark 8 has a burnt out compressor. Its stored in my driveway coverd The frame is touching the earth so nothing can get under to lift it up excep

    My 96 mark 8 has a burn out compressor. Its in my yard covered. The problem is the fame is resting on the ground not allowing any thing under the frame to lift. I feel a tow truck with a wheel lift could lift it high so jackl stands can be set under the car. Its a very nice all orginal 96 mark 8...
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    Returned back after many months .

    I still have my 96 mk8 . Lats time I wrote in waas around May 019 but I got a new pass word today so I can log in more often, My mark has not been air ride fixed but not forgotten. Last year I bought a rotunda super star 2 and have not tried it out. The car has been covered for nearly 2 years...
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    New air ride parts done at home?

    Can new air ride front struts, rear bags, lines, and all else needed be done with the mark in my driveway? / How high up in inches would you guess she needs to be lifted for plenty of room to replace the air system parts? i.e. struts, bags comp ect.
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    atf dip stick location mark 8

    Where is the tranny dip stick 96 mark *?
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    Pinch Wield , wheres it at on mark rocker to lift

    Is the pinch wield strong enough to lift the mark 8 by the rocker? Has anyone lifted a mark by a rocker?
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    How do I get off the ground?

    I posted about my 96 mark 8 way back in March and a good answer came on how to get the frame off the ground by putting a thick board in front of the right front tire and drive it up providing it will get traction to push the car. The other way is to get under the ricker pannel just behind...
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    How do I get off the ground?

    I posted about my 96 mark 8 way back in March and a good answer came on how to get the frame off the ground by putting a thick board in front of the right front tire and drive it up providing it will get traction to push the car. The other way is to get under the rocker panel just behind the...
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    2nd attempt to repair air ride

    My 96 mk 8 had been sitting on its from in my drive for near 2 years . Last year I bought all new arnott air parts intending to rebuild the air ride. However I could not find A WAY TO LIFT UP THE CAR ENOUGH INCHES TO GET A 3 INCH jACK FOR A START TO RAISE IT UP. ONE OF THE GUYS HERE SAID TRY A...
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    Frame on ground

    I have bought the parts to rebuild the 96 mk 8's air ride. Compressor not running . Just answers Lincoln Mechanic says with a special scanner(I own a super star 2) I could get the air selionods to open allowing manually to put air into it with my 4 hp air compressor. Where is the opening to...
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    Kill 2 jobs with one wrench

    When installing new air struts on the Mark 8, requires removing the upper a arm if I am correct. If that's the case why not install front end suspension parts at the same time while the air strut is removed?
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    Viewed excellent 76 eldorado convertable

    Saturday 7/7, there was a Cadillac convertable parked near my house . Owner was nice guy and friendly. Took a tour around around his car while he showed Cads features. I'de describe it as a rose color very deep shine. Car hd been repainted once. Had the white interior seats almost like new ...
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    1996 fords thunderbird shocks .

    What do I have to do to make the 96 t bird rear shocks bolt into the 96 mark 8 . The t bird has different shocks using a rod instead of the mark flange mounts.s . Can I switch the mark's top shock mounts into the thunderbird's shocks?
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    What would you do?

    My Mark lost all of the air in the air springs. Its touching the gravel in the driveway. Moving it by driving causes the rear wheels to spin since there is too much weight . I have a new compressor to install and can not get the right front tire off since the frame is dragging on the gravel...
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    Up date on moog mark 8 front end rebuild.

    A tire shop recently sold now has a guy with front end rack and much alignment sights. I am not real sold because this is a new business venture and they are unknown as to how well the front end mechanic rebuilds them But I asked for an estimate . I have all new moog parts, the whole 9 yards but...
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    Remove and replacement steps

    I just read on Arnott manual the front bumper cover has to come off my 1996 Mark 8 in order to remove and install the new suspension air compressor. Is thus true?
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    Rebirth labor pains ,one mark air ride baby soon to be born

    After shopping suncore, westar, advanced, autozone, o rileys, I just bought 487.00 worth of new air pts out a Fla from Arnott. New not rebuilt compressor, 2 new rear air bags, . I orders them speaking to a employee of Arnott who knew all the details of the Marks parts for air rebuilding.She...
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