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    #1

    Stupid strut problem...

    I need to get the stabilizer bar end links out so I can pull the struts. It's un-bolted but just won't come out. The angle it's on has it taught with the hole. I'm going to try pushing it with a punch and mallet. Before I do that is there a trick to getting the stupid thing out? I'm trying real hard not to break the end links because I can't source them locally. It's an 07.
    The Fist of Pain
    2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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    #2
    EDIT: I'm an idiot!

    Do you have both upper and lower nuts off?

    Pete
    Originally posted by gadget73
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    2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
    1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
    1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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      #3
      Yes. I ended up having to take off the stabilizer bar. I felt pretty stupid after that.
      The Fist of Pain
      2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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        #4
        If that's the worst thing you ever do you're ahead of the game For the life of me I can't remember how I changed them

        Pete
        Originally posted by gadget73
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        2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
        1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
        1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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          #5
          This my first time ever doing struts and it's a nightmare. I didn't think I would have to take the whole hub apart.
          The Fist of Pain
          2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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            #6
            You're in the middle of it? Maybe this'll help: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...l=1#post701779

            Too bad you're at the other end of the state. Payoff is huge though!

            Pete
            Originally posted by gadget73
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            2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
            1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
            1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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              #7
              I've been referring to a write up I found on cvn. I finally got the first one in. I think I have it figured out. I'm using the civilian springs on mine. Hoping to avoid an overly harsh ride. I hope it feels a bit like the Taurus interceptors. Those are perfect while the shocks are still good.
              The Fist of Pain
              2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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                #8
                Took it for a test drive. Feels freakin amazing!
                The Fist of Pain
                2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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                  #9
                  Awesome! What shocks did you use?

                  Pete
                  Originally posted by gadget73
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                  2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
                  1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
                  1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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                    #10
                    KYB police spec
                    The Fist of Pain
                    2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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                      #11
                      Very cool! Great minds think alike. How do you like them? I like them cornering and on bad roads but have found them a little harsh. I'm getting old though

                      Pete
                      Originally posted by gadget73
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                      2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
                      1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
                      1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.

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                        #12
                        They're a l little harsh on really bad roads but for the most part it rides like a dream. It's a lot more level around turns. The car seems to sit about a inch or two higher. I guess the old shocks were really sagging. I like how it doesn't jiggle around corners or when I get in and out anymore. I like the solid feeling.
                        The Fist of Pain
                        2007 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

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