Lower Front End

[crouse]

I run several auto cross events each year. Actually a total of seven this year. I think lowering my Marauder will improve the handling? What are my options. I know I can cut part of the coil, but does that soften the ride? I think I've read that no one offers any lowering springs? Any help would be appreciated.

[justbob]

Ride tech coil overs from ADTR


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[musclemerc]

There's a guy on FB marketplace selling a set of Eibach springs.

[BackNBlack]

The BEST there EVER was for The MARAUDER...

Marauder / Crown Victoria Kits (naake.com) (http://www.naake.com/store/specials/mercury-marauder)

[crouse]

Ride tech coil overs from ADTR


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Sorry, not in the budget. Thanks, Curt

[justbob]

From personal experience cutting a full coil off and giving it a week or two to settle in dropped mine a solid inch. Cornering was GREATLY improved, ride quality went south quick.

This was done in around ‘08 retaining the OEM shocks with probably only 40,000 miles or so on the car.


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[burt ragio]

Aldenamerican.com also offer a coilover kit. Listed under ford crown vic.

[crouse]

What I'd like to do is find someone selling the OEM strut coil/shock assembly then cut one coil and replace the shock absorbers and see how it works for Auto Cross. I can always re-install my original strut coil/shock assemblies. Anyone know where I might find a set?

Also, when lowering the rear by moving the ride leveler switch, I found the rear suspension seems softer when it's lower. I suppose I could look at a coil spring swap.

[crouse]

Chatted with a guy from Aldan American and he suggested the 650 pound springs. 750 pounds would probably be a little harsh for daily driving. $840 isn't too bad.

[RubberCtyRauder]

I have 45k mile OEM front with cut coil. Have had ridetech 4 years. Can't post pic

[blazen71]

Here's a cheap coilover option. I still prefer ADTR's kit with a lifetime warranty and a brand that's been around for a long time.

https://f100performance.com/collections/frontpage/products/03-11-crown-victoria-coilover-kit-does-not-come-with-stock-upper-spring-mount
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[crouse]

Thanks for the other option.

Does anyone know the spring rate for the stock Marauder front spring? ADTR is recommending the 650 pound spring. Wondering if the 750 pound will be too stiff. I don't want to stiffen up the front and make the rear too loose.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Marauder springs are progressive rate, coil overs are linear rate. I have 700 lb. Ridetech, it's firm but solid. I don't autocross though.

[RubberCtyRauder]

What I'd like to do is find someone selling the OEM strut coil/shock assembly then cut one coil and replace the shock absorbers and see how it works for Auto Cross. I can always re-install my original strut coil/shock assemblies. Anyone know where I might find a set?

Also, when lowering the rear by moving the ride leveler switch, I found the rear suspension seems softer when it's lower. I suppose I could look at a coil spring swap.

I have this off my car..OEM with a cut coil sitting in a box

[crouse]

How much for the pair shipped to 55068? Thanks, Curt

[Mr. Man]

Companies out there will custom make you progressive springs. Check the Mustang/Camaro forums for guys who do what you do and they might be able to point you to a good spring company that can make what you need.

[RubberCtyRauder]

How much for the pair shipped to 55068? Thanks, Curt

Give me a little time to figure it.

[crouse]

Not a problem. I don't need them until next spring. :)

[daniel.drives]

I'm running 700 lb/in springs on ridetechs in the front of my marauder for road course racing, definitely not too stiff on the street, also helps avoid bottoming out. I was dropped 1.5 inches from stock height on 650lb/in springs, but I got tired of replacing my transmission pan drain plug if I wasn't careful on bumps, so I also raised it .75 inches. If you're also upgrading the brakes 700 or 750 would be good, with the corvette big brake kit on mine, I'm considering upping to 750 to reduce front end dive on heavy braking.

Cutting a coil has the same effect as cutting a torsion bar shorter, it makes it stiffer, which is why cars on cut OEM coils ride rough. 1 coil is usually acceptable, more than that gets *****y quick. Setup wise, when you stiffen the front springs, it loads the front outside tire faster, tending towards understeer. To compensate for that, you can upgrade the rear sway bar to help restore balance, but I'm not sure how well that would play with the OEM springs and non-adjustable shock absorbers. Rubbercty is right about the progressive rate, lower ride height means less PSI in the bag which means more compression (suspension travel) to absorb bumps.

Having done work on other people's cars with both Aldan and Naake, I can't recommend either. I've heard good things about Viking, but I personally prefer monotube to twin tube shocks. I will say even though ridetechs are expensive, you'll be able to hang with people who have spent much, much more $ in their cars. Being able to make adjustments and feel the difference is awesome.