Shocks and springs

[LTDMike]

Ok my back shocks and springs are good my dad changed them when he had the car. Now the front shocks and springs are not as good as the new ones they sound like they are giving out. Anybody know what are some really good shocks and springs that I can put on the front of the car?

It's an 1989 ltd crown vic lx

[johnunit]

Not trying to be a dick, but check the stickies. They'll tell you all about the recommended shocks and springs for various ride heights and firmness levels.

[GM_Guy]

I may have missed the pertinant sticky, but the spring stickies are sorely lacking in ride height information.

If I put wagon rear springs in my sedan, how much higher, if at all, is the rear going to sit?
If I use P71 front springs with the wagon rear springs, is the car going to be level?

If I opt for CNG P71 rear springs, how do they compare to the wagon springs for ride height?

My contribution is that cc817's and 8652 springs sit at 27.5"fr and 27.75"rr measured from the bottom of the wheel arch through the centerline of the axle.

These need replacing badly and I want stiffer and preferably a higher stance (No lowering). So I'm guessing P71 fronts (Ford "N" springs) and Wagon rears (moog 8795). Anybody running this combination? Or should I look at P71 rears (Ford "E" springs) for a level front to rear vehicle. Somewhat raised rear is Okay. But don't want a stinkbug look either if the wagon springs are going to shoot the rear skyward.

Alex.

[mrltd]

Ok my back shocks and springs are good my dad changed them when he had the car. Now the front shocks and springs are not as good as the new ones they sound like they are giving out. Anybody know what are some really good shocks and springs that I can put on the front of the car?

It's an 1989 ltd crown vic lx

Interesting. I would like to know what that sounds like.

I would also suggest doing a search. Tons of discussions on this matter.

[1987cp]

I like my Gabriel Ultra front shocks. $20 each at VatoZone.

Springs don't really need replacing unless they're sagging badly or you really want a higher spring rate. If they're still at stock height, a slight height decrease and rate increase can be had by cutting them 1/4 to 1/2 coil and seeing how you like it.

[LTDMike]

Well they squeak alot and don't handle very well I figured since the back ones are new I should replace the front ones. What is a good brand of shocks would u guys recommend.

For an 89 crown vic sedan
Thanks!!

[Blaze86Vic]

A spring is a solid piece of metal......they can't "squeak". A lot of squeaking in the front is usually the lower ball joints and/or anti-sway bar bushings.

[1987cp]

Yes, to Blaze86Vic you listen. Much knowledge of things springy has he. "When was the last time I greased my balljoints?" shall you ask yourself.



As for your question ...

What is a good brand of shocks would u guys recommend.

look a couple posts back .....

I like my Gabriel Ultra front shocks. $20 each at VatoZone.