It appears I am going to be left a 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis as part of an estate. I have yet to see it but was told everything is working except the heater core is bypassed (no biggie being in South Florida). I was also told it may be a little low in the rear so I will check for tire pressure, springs and shocks. If it does require shocks, what is the best recommendation for OEM ride and feel. Not concerned about super handling but just want the orriginal ride/feel. Thanks.....
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What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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I've got KYB Excel-Gs on mine, pretty comfortable, but the rear can sometimes feel a little harsh without any weight in the back.
I think Sly mentioned Monroes being soft and mushy, which is probably what I should've gotten
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Motorcraft police spec on the 88. Rides mores harshly. Handles noticeably better.
Some newer but junkyard pull black aftermarket stuff on the rear of the 90. Soft. Smooth ride. Doesn't handle as well even with the fat rear sway bar. Still I have no complaints. I like the soft ride on that car. The front runs the Motorcraft police spec part like the 88.
Both cars have the same spring codes, so those stiff rear shocks must make a difference in handling.
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Gabriel Ultra seems to be the closest to stock ride that I've seen. That's what's on my wife's 2000. Monroe Sense-a-trac will feel like worn out stock ride for that super cloud bounce but will oscillate if on a bridge so I always suggest against them.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Shocks aren't going to do anything for ride height, it needs springs if its dragging ass. Skip the cargo coils, they collapse in a year or so and it will be just as bad as it is now with original parts.
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I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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A friend of mine measured from the floor (it is level, I am told) to the top of the wheel molding, on each wheel and they are exactly the same so maybe it was just where it was sitting or a "fig leaf" of my imagination? I'll need to verify!What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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I like the kyb shocks. I buy the police car version for a stiffer rider.
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this is true... but the gas filled shocks will give you about half an inch or so of ride height over unpressurized shocks. My 93 is proof of that. It gained an inch with the KYB Gas-a-Justs over the old worn out shocks. Springs are still stock. But yeah, if you need more than half an inch, you need springs.Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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LOL, Sly I am thankful my old girlfriend never said that to meOriginally posted by sly View Post
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Originally posted by Toploader View Post
LOL, Sly I am thankful my old girlfriend never said that to me
Get some lifts and a pump definitely mean different things with cars and people.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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LOL......................no kiddingOriginally posted by sly View Post
Get some lifts and a pump definitely mean different things with cars and people.
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And we are better for those facts (yeah, I said it)!Originally posted by Toploader View Post
LOL......................no kiddingWhat I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
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I put cheap Monroe Restore shocks on the front of my '85 MGM and while I'm glad to have new shocks that aren't 90% rust, they seem to work worse than the shocks that were already on the car, and which to me felt worn out. When I replaced the old shocks with the Monroe ones the front end feels like it doesn't even have shocks installed. If that's what you want, go for it, but you have been warned.Originally posted by Arquemann View PostI've got KYB Excel-Gs on mine, pretty comfortable, but the rear can sometimes feel a little harsh without any weight in the back.
I think Sly mentioned Monroes being soft and mushy, which is probably what I should've gottenComment
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