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Looking at rebuilding the front end.
Has anyone tried the front strut assembly from FCS Auto, P/N: 1336349?
It fits 03-11 CV's, 03-11 Town cars and 03-04 Marauders.
$73.00 per side on RockAuto.
If you add up all the parts individually your over $166.00 per side. Plus labor to remove the springs etc.
Just don't want the ride quality or ride height to suffer.
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AS conscientious as you are, which is my signal light on heads up info--thank you very much--what makes you think its time for such work--miles maybe---what is there to ""feel"" for to warrant this --curious.Originally Posted by fastblackmerc
03' MM Black 300 A - (FOR SALE--)
Build Date 6/25/02 - #1,987 of 7,839 for '03
Vortech T- TRIM -Water to Air -
12.45 at 109.6 MPH
1.92 Sec .- 60 '
Alt .SSHS 9 --11/7/09
'06 CV P71 Street Pkg
Interior Marauder Floor Shift
All New Parts
'12 F-150 KingRanch Off Rd Pkg.
373 Gear EcoBoost- Does What's Asked
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Rex Weinbender (SC Cheesehead)
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They dont last long. They will ride ok in the beginning but will become very soft quickly. I used them on my wifes ford escape and thats what happen. You get what you paid for.
GAME OVER, YOU LOSE!
Just get new shocks for the struts. Should keep the look similar but take the bounce away.
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
Was under the car and noticed that the rubber seals for the upper ball joint were toast. Figured I'd replace it all.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
That's what I figured.... Thanks!
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Member
I'd replace the entire upper control arm from Ford.
The new ones are much beefier than the OEM's due to the CVPI being built thru 2011.
I'd go with KYB up front and in the rear for the shocks.
Weißbirke Plünderer
KYB quality has gone down, many have complained of shocks leaking in less than a year. ymmv
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
Four Door Ford Whore
Yeah, I am a victim of KYB "quality", 5000 miles and they were blown. No thanks.
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Thanks Jim---Kinda same thing happen to the Bird--same condition---mostly from the heat ( closed garage w/o a-c and salt from Fla. though, gave a very rough ride as well--
03' MM Black 300 A - (FOR SALE--)
Build Date 6/25/02 - #1,987 of 7,839 for '03
Vortech T- TRIM -Water to Air -
12.45 at 109.6 MPH
1.92 Sec .- 60 '
Alt .SSHS 9 --11/7/09
'06 CV P71 Street Pkg
Interior Marauder Floor Shift
All New Parts
'12 F-150 KingRanch Off Rd Pkg.
373 Gear EcoBoost- Does What's Asked
In Memoriam....11-14-13
He loved this site so MUCH! and the Members More!!
Rex Weinbender (SC Cheesehead)
One of the best friend a person could have
Senior Member
Following bc I need new suspension front and back too!
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I've just been planning to wait until I can afford the Ridetech set from ADTR.
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"Beast, Jr."
2003 300 A, 4.10:1 gear, JLT CAI, Marty tune, Nitto 420S and 555 tires, NGK TR55 plugs, J-mod, Skull lock knobs, and a new windshield
custom tire smoother
I'm in the same boat now. What did you end up going with?
03 300A Black 1719/7839
Current mods: FRP 4.10s, DR 93 Octane & shift tune, 8-clutch stock diff rebuild, bald tires
Wish list: Eaton M112 kit and/or get bored and stroke it to a 5.0L
Don't let friends drive stockers:
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KYB fronts are a tad stiff. I am going to try Monroe SDuty.
2003 300A Black, #4918 of 7838, 17,400 Miles
Tune, KYB's, JLT, FlowMaster 42441, Res Delete, New BFG's, 8 coats of zymoil Titanium
2003 300B Silver Birch, #21 of 419, 29,800 miles
Tune, JLT, FlowMaster 42441 Res Delete, New Nitto 235/255 Bigcarsforever dead peddle & custom SRP peddles, 5 coats Zymoil Titanium, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYBs, 1/2 inch coil cut, Sparta Watts link and Control Arms, Carfixer alignment.
2003 CV Sport Matador Red, 19,280 Miles, DD, Curless Full Service Royal flush, Marto Tune, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires, NEW OEM Sport Springs -1 coil & Monroe Severe Duty (front) shocks, Addco front and rear sway bars, KYB rear Shocks, Carfixer Alignment.
2004 CV HPP Silver Birch, 93,000 miles. Son's DD, 18 Chrome Wheels w 235/265 front/back Nitto tires (thank you Lowndex!)
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I replaced my fronts with AC Delcos and couldn't tell a bit of difference at 190K miles.......OEMs were still fine so I'd just replace upper control arms and see what happens Jim!!
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