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razzi
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• Milwaukee, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 12/14/2012 |
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 Posted:6/12/2013 06:59 |
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Hi Guys!
I have a 2003 CVPI. I am going to replace the struts, shocks, lower ball joints, connecting pins, and control arm bushings. I was probably going to go with Moog for the ball joints, but I need suggestions for the struts. Do they make a complete strut assembly? What/where is a good place/store/website to purchase them? Any other suggestions and tips would be appreciated, first time really wrenching on the car. Thank you!!!  |
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jdmeaux
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• Lafayette, LA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2009 |
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Posted:6/12/2013 14:03 |
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I'm sending you a link to www.crownvic.net about the front suspension
http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2176934
I've used AC/Delco front and rear shocks because they handle better than others. Of course, they are truck parts being used on the CVPI.
For struts and strut assemblies, I would search several of the forums, like www.crownvic.net or www.crownvic.ca to see what others have to say. also, you may want to check out the Mercury Marauder (www.mercurymarauder.org ) to see. A lot depends on what you are using the car for.
Road racing, slalom racing, auto cross uses a different setup than drag racing does.
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PROUD MEMBER of www.crownvic.net
It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.
1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified. 
13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane
I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter
.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos
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hondaclf
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• Baldwin, NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/25/2009 |
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Posted:6/12/2013 17:20 |
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Best choice for front and rear is KYB Gas-a-Just:
Front - 551602
Rear - 555603
Shop around, I got mine from Amazon.
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razzi
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• Milwaukee, WI, USA |
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Posted:6/14/2013 11:52 |
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Thanx a lot jdmeaux for your input! You answer a lot of posts. Its nice to see that. I just ordered KYB struts and Moog ball joints/stabilizer bar links from Rock Auto.com. They seem to be the most reasonable. Thanx again. |
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razzi
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• Milwaukee, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 12/14/2012 |
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• 28 posts |
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Posted:6/14/2013 11:53 |
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Thank you hondaclf. I took your advice and ordered the KYB struts from Rock Auto. Thanx again. |
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