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Old 04-10-2018, 08:36 PM
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How would it be possible to use 03+ crown vic or gm suspension on a 97 merc gm
 
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Old 04-11-2018, 02:44 PM
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No can do, Frank -- After '97, the suspensions are too different to allow a swap to the earlier models.
Springs, front shocks, spindles, and brakes cannot be swapped between those 2 years ('97- '03 ).
Here is what I did:
Moog Coil Springs (front)
MOOG Ball Joints (Upper & Lower)
MOOG Greaseable End Links
MOOG Idler Arm
MOOG Tie Rod.
MOOG Tie Rod Ends
ADDCO 1 1/4th" Front Sway Bar
Energy Suspension Control Arm Bushings.
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings
Energy Suspension Spring Isolators
Motorcraft Wheel Bearing/Hubs
.Motorcraft Police Brake Pads
ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors
Eclipse Brake Calipers
Centric Brake Hoses
Dot 4 Brake Fluid
KYB Police Upgrade Shocks
I did the rear suspension, too --
KYB Shocks
ADDCO 1'' diameter Sway Bar
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings
Energy Suspension End Link Kit.
Eclipse Calipers
ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Rotors.
Police Upgrade Brake Pads.
Centric Brake Hoses
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
The '95 MERC was restored as a long-distance, high-speed touring sedan that's capable of handling the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest deserts, regardless of temperature extremes.
The suspension parts for my '95 are THE SAME as your '97.
If you are interested, I'll put up part numbers for the stuff I used.
 
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Old 04-18-2018, 01:31 PM
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Could you put the part numbers please also the site you got them on. Also could you explain what you did to convert to led lights and which ones you used
 
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Old 04-18-2018, 07:27 PM
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Default '03 Suspension for '97 Merc Marquis

Glad to help ya with those part numbers, Frank --
Gimme some time to search the Grand Marquis site -- I'm pretty sure I posted them on here somewhere ;>).
O.K. -- Got 'em -- Almost all of these parts were purchased at Amazo.com and/or RockAuto.com
Check this list for part numbers of Hi-Performance shocks for your ride.
There's a lot of stuff on this list that will radically improve your performance and handling.

'95 Grand Marquis GS Restoration.
Engine is basically stock.
Items marked with "#" are/were available for purchase at Amazon.com. .
Intake Air Box Snorkel removed - cool air is ducted from forward of the engine compartment.
# K&N *33-2272 Re-usable Air Filter.
# Bosch *69128 Electric Fuel Pump.
# Bosch *68015 In-Tank Fuel Filter
# Mallory *4213 Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator -- 35 psi. @ 800 rpm.
# Bosch *4809 Series 3 - 19 lb. Fuel Injectors.
# Bosch *09725 Mag-Core Ignition Wires.
# Bosch *9605 Double-Iridium Spark Plugs.
# Motorcraft *PW357 Water Pump.
# Motorcarft *RT1234 Thermostat.
# Motorcraft *YB541 Fan Clutch.
# Bosch *15717 Oxygen Sensors.(4)
# Bosch *SR7533N Starter.
# Bosch *AL7537N 130-Amp Alternator.
# Gates *K060980RPM RPM Series Serpentine Belt.
# Gates *38386 DriveAlign Belt Tensioner.
# Motorcraft *KM2973 Upper Radiator Hose.
# Motorcraft *KM2973 Lower Radiator Hose Assembly.
# Dorman *624-107 Electric Fan Assembly
# Motorcraft *YCC166 Air Conditioning Compressor
# Four Seasons *38904 Severe Service Orifice Tube
# Behr *351214031 PAO Compressor Oil
# Dual Exhaust - Walker *40383 H-pipe.
# MagnaFlow *18134 - 2" x 3.5" x 24" Glasspacks.
# Walker Tail Pipes - *46761(right side); *46789 (left side)
# Superior *28-6201 2 1/2" x 6" Stainless Steel, Slant-cut Exhaust Tips
# B&M *70268 13,000 b.t.u. Transmission Cooler.
# B&M *40264 Transmission Shift Improver Kit.
# B&M *80250 Transmission Drain Plug.
# XPERT Performance Cast Aluminum Differential Girdle.
# LubeLocker *LLR-F880 Differential Gasket
# Energy Suspension *4.3150G Urethane Control Arm Bushings (front, upper & lower)
# MOOG Greasable Ball Joints, Tie Rods, Idler Arm. (front)
# MOOG *K8853 Greaseable End Links (front).
# MOOG *513104 Wheel Bearing Hubs (front)
# ADDCO 1 1/4th" Front Anti-Sway Bar, with Energy Suspension Greasable Urethane Bushings.
# ADDCO 1" Rear Anti-Sway Bar, Urethane Bushings.
# Energy Suspension End Links with Urethane Bushings (rear).
KYB "Police Upgrade" Shock Absorbers -- KG 5458 (front); KG 5521 (rear)
Eclipse Brake Calipers (front & rear).
# ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors (front & rear).
# Motorcraft Police Brake Pads (BRSD-678-front) & (BR107B - rear).
# D.O.T. 4 Hi-Temp Brake Fluid.
# 98T Goodyear Assurance ComforTread Touring Tires.
5 "Italian Lace" 15" alloy wheels (includes spare).
# HELLA *980860801 Daytime Running Lights.
# Dorman *38445 Door Strikers
# Garmin *66LMT Navigation
Custom headliner by "Hot Rod Interiors", Glendale, AZ.
Dual exhaust fitted by "MufflerMasters", Avondale, AZ
** - All parts installed on this restoration are guaranteed to be GLUTEN-FREE.
*** - No animals were harmed during this restoration
The trick KYB shocks were from Rock Auto - best price - lifetime warranty
Your '97 takes BOSCH #9606 Double-Iridium Spark Plugs.
 

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