I just did this job on my Crown Vic. Both front wheels off the ground, unbolt sway bar, and remove two UCA bolts. I held onto the hub and rotor to make sure not to stretch the brake line.
Actually, it is easier to leave the calipers and rotors on. The mistake the videographer made was not supporting the hub and allowing the brake line to stretch.
I agree. In my case everything was pretty rusted and I didn’t want to open that can of worms. Especially since I was at my shop and the car was my only way home
In this case, no. Unless there are camber adjustments your alignment doesn’t change. Most shocks don’t have camber adjustments from the factory but sometimes they get added in if the alignment is way off. A mechanic will tell you you need the alignment mostly to make a quick sale and to make sure everything is on right but I’ve never seen shocks change alignment that much
There are many ways to do this job. It definitely makes it easier to drop the lower control arm. I used to finesse these off but over time I found that loosening a few bolts saved me energy and frustration. I only hope to help my fellow driveway heroes in any way I can
Easy to understand, easy to watch the process and great tips & tricks along the way👍 Thanks!
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Very nice explanation. Getting ready to do my wife's 2006 GM tomorrow.
Finally, not another Vic P71. 👍
Good video. Lesson learned: remove the caliper and rotor.
I just did this job on my Crown Vic. Both front wheels off the ground, unbolt sway bar, and remove two UCA bolts. I held onto the hub and rotor to make sure not to stretch the brake line.
That's one way to avoid the ball joint! Nice work around!
Incredible work!
I have to do the Air-Spring conversion next week. I'm looking forward to it!
Like helper springs? Or full air ride? Either way good luck!
@@brokeboycustom7655 Full air ride. Bags started leaking yesterday and the compressor runs constantly. I'll do it next weekend. Thanks man!
Thank you. I hope you win the lottery this year
You’re breathtaking!
Good vid bro. U should invest in some ratchet wrenches 👍
Thanks man! I do have some idk I didn’t use them for this video haha
It would be cool if you gave all the part numbers
The moral of the story here, boys and girls, don't be a hackman and remove the caliper and rotor, it'll be much easier.
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Actually, it is easier to leave the calipers and rotors on. The mistake the videographer made was not supporting the hub and allowing the brake line to stretch.
Definitely take the calliper and disc brake off. Easy to do and gets that stuff out of the way.
I agree. In my case everything was pretty rusted and I didn’t want to open that can of worms. Especially since I was at my shop and the car was my only way home
Not necessary.
What part number is it for a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?
I went to pick n pull got both sides out of a 2011 crown Victoria for 30.00
Love that. Reuse and recycle!
@@brokeboycustom7655 yes love the saving doing it yourself!
This time i got some new kyb struts and gonna change the junkyard crown Victoria struts to brand new
Do you need an alignment after new shocks
In this case, no. Unless there are camber adjustments your alignment doesn’t change. Most shocks don’t have camber adjustments from the factory but sometimes they get added in if the alignment is way off. A mechanic will tell you you need the alignment mostly to make a quick sale and to make sure everything is on right but I’ve never seen shocks change alignment that much
@@brokeboycustom7655 thanks bud I’m doing this tomorrow morning on my grand marquis
@@josephmachado7939 best of luck! If she is rusty I’d pre soak all of the bolts with wd40 or pb blaster ahead of time
@@brokeboycustom7655 bro mine is bad lol I live in Massachusetts the salt on the roads are crazy
@@josephmachado7939 yeah I moved to Florida from Massachusetts for that reason
Did you have to do an alignment after you were done
I didn’t. You really don’t have to with struts unless you remove adjustment bolts
What year is that Crown Vic aurum Grand Marquis whatever what year is that it's a different than my 98 for sure
It’s a 2003. They do come with different suspensions at times. Usually whether or not they have airbags in the back
What size wrench did you use for the bolt on the upper control arm?
The ones you n the back were size 19mm or 3/4 I believe
Have the struts hold up?
Yes. Unfortunately the rest of the car didn’t
Hi I watch the four videos one video they just pushed the upper control arm all the way up and then did not have to remove nothing off the bottom arm
There are many ways to do this job. It definitely makes it easier to drop the lower control arm. I used to finesse these off but over time I found that loosening a few bolts saved me energy and frustration. I only hope to help my fellow driveway heroes in any way I can
What size was the bolt for the upper control arm?
Not sure. It’s been so long since I did this. If I had to guess maybe a 21 or 22mm
How much was the part
You can find a set for about $60 on rock auto. It depends on your year make and model
A Mercury Grand Marquis DOES NOT HAVE STRUTS.
@D S The 03 thru 11 models have struts in front.
It's a coilover
Yeah dude. That’s what a synonym is