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Old 09-18-2014, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RenaissanceMan View Post
No, it appears that the air suspension struts use 'bags' and not springs. I have coil springs on mine and the regular struts. I did some calling around and I think I'm going to go with the Bilstein Touring replacements. Supposedly they are valved just like the originals and are significantly cheaper.
Be mindful of the energy stored in the springs as you take things apart. It's only dangerous if you decide to put yourself (or others) in the line of fire should the spring compressor let go.

Plan on an alignment after you are all done.
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