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I installed the replacement strut and the compressor still wouldn't air up the air struts. I decided to remove the compressor and all bolts that hold the cradle where the compressor goes were loose. I also found out that the compressor was from the junk yard because of the markings it had. I...

As soon as the weather clears I'll try to take a picture of the broken solenoid.

I bought the part on Amazon, I just put that I wanted a replacement part and put the reason why and they sent me another strut, and I have 30 days to return the defective one. I didn't want to take off the solenoid to try with the old one because I was afraid it might void the warranty.

I'm suppose to get the replacement air strut tomorrow and if the weather is good I'll install it. Hopefully the replacement doesn't break.

Thanks a lot for the info. I greatly appreciate it. Yesterday I spent more than 2 hours looking for information and couldn't find anything. I was thinking of just buying a compressor.

Thanks, I'll try that when I get home after work. So if the line is open the compressor won't blow as much air? Or is it that the compressor is weak. I can plug the line with my finger and stop the air flow.

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So, I got the front air struts 4 days apart. I installed the left side, turned on the air suspension and started the car. As soon as the compressor came on the solenoid came apart, broke where the air hose connects to it. I could hear the air blowing really hard. Turned off the car and then...

I want to start saving for the originals after I fix some other things on my 98 Mark VIII. I already ordered all the parts. I spent $2000 for all the parts.

https://www.x2industries.com/product/1993-1998-lincoln-mark-viii-front-left-aftermarket-oem-air-ride-suspension-air-spring-bag-strut-assembly/ I also found this. It's says that they come with a lifetime warranty.

https://www.universalairride.com/product/1993-1998-lincoln-mark-viii-front-oem-new-suspension-air-strut-assemblies-rear-air-spring-bags-solenoids-compressor-kit/.

After doing some research I decided to go with Vigor air struts. I'll let you all know how they work as soon as I get them installed.

What would be a good brand to replace the front air struts with, on my 98 Mark VIII?

That's probably what I should do. The bottom trim is the same color as my car so I don't have to worry about painting them.

Went to one of the pick and pull in Houston to get the headlights from a 97 LSC they have. Since the hids in my 98 Mark Viii are bad I want to practice on installing LEDs and didn't want to mess my original headlight units. Paid 64 for both and they still had the hid bulbs. I got home and tried...