CROWN VIC SUSP CONVERSION

66Rat · Post by **66Rat** » July 1, 2009, 11:32 pm

Im thinking about putting a crown vic suspension in my slick can someone send me as much in as possible?

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » July 2, 2009, 11:42 am

Suggest you do a search first. Find out what you can, then ask specific questions. Lot's of info on the site.

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » July 2, 2009, 5:42 pm

66Rat wrote:Im thinking about putting a crown vic suspension in my slick can someone send me as much in as possible?

GNG is right, there is a lot of onfo on this site, and a lot of people showing various stages of the process.

Also there are a lot of pro's and cons to the set up, so look around and see if it makes sense for your needs.
Also if you are near a member who has done the swap, it can be helpful t o see a truck that has been completed.

66Rat · Post by **66Rat** » July 2, 2009, 9:28 pm

I'm looking for pics and what is used to hold it in is it welded or bolted in and what years of the crown vic and is it best to use a I-beam or strait axel

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » July 2, 2009, 9:51 pm

I'll add a link to some of the better threads on the topic.

I'll assume you are refering to the aluminum front end assembly that is found in '03 and newer CV's.

With a straight axle truck there is a lot less to remove to get the frame cleaned up for mounting the CV front end, you don'yt have the spring towers etc. But the frame widths etc are about the same eitherway once you remove the extra parts. When you look at some pics you will see it's mostly bolted in, it's aluminum, so you can't weld it directly to the frame, but you do need to box the frame for make it fit and support it, as well as add some plates for the radius arms.

Have a look:
Nick's photobucket links in here are also very good.
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... ght=#95293

Mine a while back:
http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68 ... IM1716.jpg

GDG's gallery on this site is great too..
http://fordtruk.com/forums/album.php?us ... &mode=list

There's a lot of other information out there too, but these will give you the idea in pictures.

66Rat · Post by **66Rat** » July 2, 2009, 10:37 pm

Now is that stock frame or did you section it and is the 80's cv the same concept

61 Merc · Post by **61 Merc** » July 2, 2009, 11:44 pm

The 80's crown vics are totally different concept than the 2003 and newer crossmember. The older CV's are good for frame swaps on a short straight axel, but wouldn't work well for a long box. The newer crossmembers do bolt in, but also require some welding, there are other possibilities out there too if you are looking at an independant suspension. One of the biggest drawbacks with the '03 crossmember is the negative offset of the rims needed, but it can also be a lot less expensive than some of the other options.

I also do not know how low it will make your truck, and what options are available for them such as air bags, etc. Decide what you want with your truck and talk to some that have done the conversion.

Good luck and ask lots of questions before you commit to whatever way you go.

Dean

66Rat · Post by **66Rat** » July 4, 2009, 2:40 am

now what is involved in the 80's conversion is it a full sub frame install or do u mod the original frame

61ford · Post by **61ford** » July 4, 2009, 6:45 am

the 80s swap could be done either way.wheelbase is the same as a short uni.heres some pics of how it looks with a frame swap

http://fordtruk.com/forums/album.php?ca ... 3&start=40

JFCDeuce · Post by **JFCDeuce** » July 4, 2009, 10:34 pm

HEll yeah, those are great photos of your process. I love Uni on the rotissere, That would have been nice...
Maybe someday.

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » July 4, 2009, 11:14 pm

I remember this post from awhile back. Bit little's uni is nice, saw it in person about 3 years or so ago. http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... ight=#7747

probably several others posts out there if you did a search.

sheltonsklassics · Post by **sheltonsklassics** » July 6, 2009, 4:10 pm

Hey man in my opinion the 2003 and newer solid crown vic subframe is without a doubt the way to go.I installed it in the truck you see in my profile pic.You have to weld 2 very minor brackets for the two rear trailing arms but the rest bolts in.I have put about 600 miles on mine since completion and I have to say I would do it all over again in a heart beat.
I still havn't had time to take any pics of the undercarriage b/c my rack has been full but as soon as I do I will post some more pics.I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.Just shoot me an email.C-ya

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