I just picked up a nice 1995 GM LS with handling pkg that still has orig shocks. Car has rear air suspension that still works fine. I know Bilsteins are popular but too much for me on this car. Any budget suggestions KYB, etc? Thanks

 

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. Other parts were purchased at RockAuto.com.
Intake Air Box Snorkel removed - cool air is ducted from forward of the engine compartment.
# K&N *33-2272 Re-usable Air Filter. -- For TRIPS ONLY !!
# FRAM Air Filter Used for Daily Driving
# Bosch *69128 Electric Fuel Pump.
# Bosch *68015 In-Tank Fuel Filter
# Mallory *4213 Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator -- 35 psi. @ 750 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).
# Motorcraft *HUB 3 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).
RockAuto = KYB "Police Upgrade" Shock Absorbers -- KG 5458 (front); KG 5521 (rear)
NAPA = Eclipse Brake Calipers (front & rear).
# ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors (front & rear).
# Motorcraft Police Brake Pads (front & rear).
# D.O.T. 5.1 Hi-Temp Brake Fluid.
# Yokohama Avid Ascend Touring Tires - 98T.
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.

'95 MERC at Flaming Gorge, UTAH

95 MERC Engine Bay

Bosch Ignition Wires - With Loom Clips

BOSCH Double Iridium Spark Plug '92 - '97 4.6 = Bosch #9605 '98 - '10 4.6 = Bosch #9606

Walker H-Pipe; MagnaFlow 2" Glasspax ; Walker Tailpipes -- Adds 22-24 Horsepower over stock (single) exhaust.

Right Front Brakes - ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Rotors; Eclipse Calipers; Police Pads; D.O.T. 5.1 Brake Fluid; Raybestos Hoses.

Drilled&Slotted Rotors, Eclipse Calipers, Police Brake Pads, Raybestos Hoses, ESI6 Brake Fluid.

Mallory Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator -- Set to 35 Lbs. @ 750 rpms., Hot Idle.

Sleeping Beauty, Rolling Thunder

ADDCO 1" REAR Sway Bar (Top). Stock Sway Bar (Bottom). Greatly Improves Cornering Power and Overall Handling.

8.8" Cast Aluminum Differential Cover, LubeLocker Gasket, Royal Purple 75-W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil

Custom Dual Exhaust Exits -- Like no other.