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Anybody out there converted their UL to spring/coil suspension?

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Old 03-06-14, 07:38 PM
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Default Anybody out there converted their UL to spring/coil suspension?

Curious. I have an UL, and I maintain concern about the air suspension. I didn't pay attention when I bought it. Had I have known that the ultra came with air suspension, I would have bought a custom luxury or ML.
If you have converted, whose kit did you use, how well has it worked, what was the labor costs involved, etc?
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Have you tried to use the search function for this information?
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Originally Posted by HiloDB1
Have you tried to use the search function for this information?
I agree. I'm pretty sure there a "sticky" for the UL to air conversion.
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Default I have ….but so far no luck

I get threads about other cars, other models, non-related, etc.
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When I had my oil changed at my indy last time I asked about what it would cost in the future to change out the air to the Lexus sport struts.He said wait till the air fails that is when he recommends customers do it, he quoted 1200-1400 for the conversion.
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I converted my 97 LS400 from air to springs and shocks last year. Springs were Eibach. Cost for all 4 corners was about $1800.00 installed. Great conversion with no change in road manners. My 430 has conventional springs.
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Any special tools require for the conversion job?
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