Front & Rear Air struts

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I went to americanairsuspension.com to look at some new struts. The ones they list encompass all years for the Mark VIII's. I'm guessing that they are technically Gen 2 struts? Mine is a Gen 1 and I want the Gen 2 style struts. Also, I converted my car to coilovers a couple of years ago (13000 miles) I say that because even though the solenoids have been double bagged and tucked away, should they be considered for replacement? Also, should I do anything else to the system to ensure good, long life of the new equipment? Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tony
 
Alright. I saw those on the site. How about the other items I had asked about:

Are they Gen 2 struts?
Solenoid replacement?

I want to order everything I need the first time around. Air suspension worked well prior to conversion. Slight settling in the front overnight, that was about it. Thanks for your time and answer(s).

Tony
 
I would get new o-rings for the soleniods and roll with them.

I'm pretty sure the new struts are Gen2s, the air bags will have the plastic bottoms instead of the metal ones.
 
Marine, you are going to need to trim the old solenoids to make them a little shorter so they fit into the new air bags. This is no big deal, you simply take a sharp knife (like an exacto) and trim the plastic cage that held the yellow marshmellow as neither is needed.
 
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