Converting air ride suspension to a spring-based system can be a significant job, often requiring specialized knowledge and tools. The complexity and cost depend on the vehicle type and the specific components needed for the conversion. While it may reduce maintenance and long-term costs associated with air systems, the initial conversion can be labor-intensive and expensive. It's advisable to consult with a professional to assess the feasibility and costs involved.
I think they have air ride shocks in the rear not the whole suspension.
Assuming you intend to replace the air units with conventional spring/strut units, the car will still ride comfortably, but it will be noticeably different from the ride of the factory air that you are used to. It'll ride more like a Taurus with the spring/strut units.
spring struts
To convert a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada from air springs to coil springs, you'll need to remove the air spring system, including the compressor and air lines. Replace the air springs with coil spring assemblies designed for the vehicle, ensuring they fit the existing suspension components. It's also advisable to install new shock absorbers suited for coil springs to maintain ride quality. Lastly, check alignment and adjust as necessary after the installation.
Three ways of doing it. Air bags, a bit costly but do the job well. Add a leaf spring kits buy Hellwig but they can effect your ride a little. Or check into a company called Supersprings they have a good thing going and about 300 bucks and can add up to 5000 pounds depending on the model and they dont affect your ride like the Hellwig or the load leveler shock set up might. Or load leveler or air shocks, the one with a spring built around it, Monroe make them,or an air they only add about 800 to 1000lbs
You have to remove the spring clip from the solenoid valve on the air bag and turn it left, which will bleed the air out of that air bag you have to do this to each air bag individualy.
Many companies sell conversion kits to convert the air ride sytem to shocks. Click the link to see one.
The best way to fix this is to diagnose the system and replace the bad parts or you can put the aftermarket spring kit on the car... The spring kit's about $500 and new airbags can be had from ebay for about $80 a bag, or you can get everything to fix the air ride system (4 air bags with the valves, air compressor with a new dryer) for $500... I would fix the air ride if I was you because of the comfortable ride, beats the springs any day!
Yes, and you can also replace the air ride system with a standard spring/shock type system and solve all the problems you may have in the future with the OEM system for a little over $200. Click the link.
You really don't have to remove anything but the air bags and turn off the switch for the air ride system... But if you want to you can remove the Air Ride light bulb that will be on all the time, take out the compressor next to the battery, pull the air ride computer out which is next to the switch, and the hardest job would be removing all the air lines and the wire harness for it ... I would take everything off and sell all the good parts on ebay and you could get back some of the money you spent on the spring conversion kit.
A ride in the air, usually on machine.
there is a kirby air ride