Suspension replacement parts

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Member since Dec 2012
28 posts
Milwaukee, WI, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 12, 2013 at 6:59 AM

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!!!

jdmeaux

Member since Jan 2009
525 posts
Lafayette, LA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 12, 2013 at 2:03 PM

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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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

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hondaclf

Member since Feb 2009
244 posts
Baldwin, NY, USA
4 vehicles in the registry

Jun 12, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Best choice for front and rear is KYB Gas-a-Just:
Front - 551602
Rear - 555603

Shop around, I got mine from Amazon.

razziOP

Member since Dec 2012
28 posts
Milwaukee, WI, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM

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.

razziOP

Member since Dec 2012
28 posts
Milwaukee, WI, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Jun 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Thank you hondaclf. I took your advice and ordered the KYB struts from Rock Auto. Thanx again.

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