Towing Capability

[mrltd]

Get rid of the 3.08's. Get some 3.55's or 3.73's. Get a big trans cooler and have fun...also get the big rear swaybar and some poly bushings. It'll make it much more stable going down the road.

And get some good brake pads!

[Lincolnmania]

I towed an 86 Towncar with my Towncar. .

Thanks
very good advice.
I found in my Brochure that the CP can tow 5000 with 3.55 gears and coolers. So I should be able to 2500 with 3.08 and coolers.

gears are my specialty.....let me know if u want a price on 3.55's installed

[85MercPark]

[quote="lincolnmania"]

I towed an 86 Towncar with my Towncar. .

let me know if u want a price on 3.55's installed

Yea PM me with a price, will be a while though

[85MercPark]

3.73's.

Gas = 2.50 Rear end = 3.73 Wallet = empty

[Blaze86Vic]

Well, I still have a set of 3.31 gears if just so happen to want them.

[85MercPark]

Well, I still have a set of 3.31 gears if just so happen to want them.

I will consider that. I will see how I do with 3.08. If I have too much problem I will upgade.

[85MercPark]

What about brake upgrades, what will fit that is better than stock?
What is the best brake pad?
I towed a small trailer yesterday and I noticed it took longer than I liked coming to a halt.

[Grand Marquis GT]

You could do the 98-up big brake swap (ask scott) and eliminate all stopping problems (I drove scott's car and it stops incredible)

You'd need to ditch those 14" wheels you cherish so much tho, for 16's

[mrltd]

3.73's.

Gas = 2.50 Rear end = 3.73 Wallet = empty

LOL, my car w/3.08's ...16mpg...my old HO sedan with tons of work and 3.73's....22-24mpg....

[gadget73]

Yeah, you might just do better with a 3.55 in that car. Less strain on the engine to get it up to speed, and with the OD it still won't be screaming on the highway.

[seneeb]

oh come on, 3.73's nothin :P

gas = 2.50 rear end = 4.10 tires = 31's yeeehaw

my trucks mileage blows

[85MercPark]

(ask scott)

Well Scott, what be the deal??

[85MercPark]

You'd need to ditch those 14" wheels you cherish so much tho, for 16's

215/75/14 = 31.80 X 4 = 127.20 :banana:

235/60 R16 =63.00 X 4 = 252.00 :chainsaw:

Though I did see a set of Explorer rims for 50 bucks in the paper

[85MercPark]

Well looks like the camper is a go. Hope the old girl is up to the task.
This isn't the exact one, same model though

Will post pics when she's all set up.
Picking up Air Shocks, cooler and electric brake controller tonight

http://usedmotorhome.com/xq/asp.Public_Details/type.Folding+Camper/id.5568/t.1/R-VISION+TRAIL+LITE+B-17+TENT+ENDS+Folding+Camper.htm

[Lincolnmania]

(ask scott)

Well Scott, what be the deal??

i'm taking appointments for the big brake conversion.........pm or e-mail me and i;ll give you details.......also the 16" tires will last longer, and the car will handle much better........14" wheels wont work for rear discs, 11" rear drums or the 98-02 front brakes.........come down sometime and take my towny for a spin.......you will like
scott