Auto parts stores sell a kit with springs and shocks that replaces the rear air bags with springs. Been there, done that.
You have an air ride system that has problems and you are wanting to convert it to coil springs? If that is the case there are kits you can buy to accomplish exactly that. Here is a kit from Strutmaster that will work perfectly for $307. Search for more kits with the term "1998 Lincoln Continental Air Ride Conversion Kit". Click the link to see the Strutmaster kit.
Do you have the factory air ride or have you converted the car to a coil over suspension?
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Yes it does
On my 93 continental the dealer put in a monroe kit. fits from 88-->93,I believe kits are available for later models also, hope this helps
spring struts
Right next to the master cylinder.
Inside the trunk on the left side. Next to the fenderwell.
yes,you can,but I personally think the ride quality suffers- just my opinion
maybe your tires are too hard
The shocks only control the bounce of the springs. The springs actually control the ride height.
Yes it does, it will automatically add air to the rear bags if people get in the back and if people get out of the back it will release air, it corrects itself to proper ride height, even when your going down the road its adds or releases. If you hear a buzzing sound for 5 to 10 seconds that's your air ride, my 01 Continental has it and its wonderfull.