HOW TO REPLACE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS EASY MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CROWN VICTORIA LINCOLN TOWN CAR

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I show you step by step on how to replace a blown rear shock absorber on this 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car (without the air ride suspension) Easy to follow instructions with basic tools. So easy you can do it yourself! I believe in you. Save a ton of money by doing it yourself.
Parts:
FCS Auto Rear Shock Absorber Part #FCS341967 x2
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Tools:
9/16th or 14mm open end wrench
15mm Socket and Ratchet
18mm Socket and Ratchet
Jack
Jack Stands
Time- 45-60 minutes (with prep work.)
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[@billymcmanus9642]

I miss my old panther platform. My first car when I got my license in 1992 it was a 1985 Ford LTD crown Victoria. It was a gorgeous still in showroom condition. She took care of it. It was her baby. I had it for 15 years & never had any problems with it. Just regular maintenance I'd love to have another one eventually I love your car it's a beautiful car I miss that panther platform I wish they'd never got rid of it 😊

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for your time! I appreciate you! I love these kind of stories! Very inspirational. I used to go through cars like they were nothing. But I’m meeting people as I’m getting older who have such a connection and passion about their cars it rubs off on me! Thanks for sharing. One day I want to own an 89 Lincoln town car carrier in white or gray color!

[@johncomilla170]

He took his time and explained exactly how to change your rear shocks … but the best part of the video is when his daughter ask if she could help …and without hesitation he said yes and let his daughter help him … I love that ! Respect and take time for your children they remember you did . Good Job Sir .

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate your kind words! I’m realizing how fast time flys. With a blink of an eye she’s 5 years old already. Sigh…I enjoy every moment with her around my hobbies and adventures And she enjoys when I sit and play Barbies and Legos with her! God bless you sir!

[@tortugalisa4748]

Great video👍 I turned my boys onto rock auto about 5 years ago and we have ordered many parts for many vehicles from rock auto and have never been dissapointed 💯 Keep up the great videos !!!

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks for the support. Rock auto Rocks! 👍🏼 😂

[@AccessDude61]

If I jack up the rear of my car I put the chocks in front of the front tires to prevent the car wanting to go with the downgrade. I have a '99 with the different positioned rear shocks. I'm also in Jersey I know what you mean about the roads. With all the property taxes and tolls you'd think we would have the best roads in the world. Good vid.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Agree 💯! Thanks for watching!

[@Johnkoth]

This is the best shock absorbers repair video I've seen online. It tells you what size sockets to use. How the shock absorber is suppose to look, how long it takes to do the job and every detail you need to know. No extra tools needed too.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thank you so much for your time! I appreciate the comment as well! 👍🏼

[@esepinchearod4558]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial replacement video i appreciate it and hope to see more if any in the future

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for the support 💪🏼 I’m glad it can help!

[@raq1285]

Thanks bro....I have a marquis as well I hope to find more vids...you really help out with this... Thanks bro

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Hey thanks for stopping by! I appreciate that! And you are welcome, I’m glad it helped you!

[@hansyvaldez6211]

Just a tip,before you the install you got to pump the shocks 4 or 5 times

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by! Thanks for the tip, I went back and looked at the video because I was sure I did the 4-5 pumps but I did t include it in the video, maybe in editing I cut it out! But great tip never the less and should be Done, you are right!

[@PanzerPlatform]

Right on Art, Another great "how to". I like all the guest stars too. lol -Chuck

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks Chuck! So far they are free appearances…I hope they don’t come after me, I’m not even monetized lol 😝

[@iamherenotheretobe]

Went with KYB's on my vic, but... I went with what came stock on mine at least. 07 p71 going on 182k. That underside is in great shape, you should get it undercoated with some sort of oily undercoating. (I did fluid film) and a combo of that and wool wax on my truck. The vic gets tucked away for the winter. It's mine and the daughter's fav car. At 177k, oem shocks were still doing great and no leak's. But that's police spec'd shocks and got replaced with the same.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for sharing, I appreciate your time! I am planing to do PB Blaster undercoating or something similar to that! I’ll look into your advice on the fluid film. I do want to preserve the car as it’s still under 100k. My 5 year old daughter loves to help with the car and loves to ride in it. She calls it “The Bus”

[@iamherenotheretobe]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive Mine's 6 and she gets angry when I drive my truck to pick her up from school lol. Mine just calls it the big car. Do look into it, it'll at least give it a lot more life. I've had 2 so far, they like to rot out in the rocker's, above the front wheels on the fender and back where it mounts, and the cavity right in front of the rear wheels up. Getting into those area's are easy diy with a 360 spray can wand. Even something like bar & chain oil will work. Just really need it to stick and stay.

[@Ace-44]

​@iamherenotheretobe I got the same KYB shocks. Mine didn't come with any bushings. Did yours? If not where did you get a set of bushings.

[@iamherenotheretobe]

@@Ace-44 No they don't, KYB part # sm5267 is what they call for. Buy 2 of em. Amazon has em.

[@benjaminkoval3807]

when you get a new shock you need to push down 4-5 times to get it working.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by! I 💯 agree with you

[@mralgee]

ANY IDEA?? Hi, I have a Mercury Grand Marquis 2007 as a LONG WHEEL BASE. Do I need HEAVY DUTY Shock Absorbers or Normal Ones?? Thanks for an Answer!!

[@DNA300X]

Great content, I just installed my KYB 555601 replacement shocks on my 2004 Grand Marquis GS. Your video made it a breeze although I had to use a lot of elbow grease to push up on the shock to guide it into the bottom bracket. I didn’t realize I bought shocks for increased stability & handling. I was just wondering where did you get your jack from because I need a bigger one than my small old 2 ton for applications like these. Thank you!

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

I appreciate the kind words thank you for stopping by. The jack. I use is a Pittsburgh brand which you can find at Harbor freight tools, not sure how much it runs. It was given to me as a gift when I helped my buddy move!

[@Ace-44]

I got the same shocks for my Town Car. Did yours come with bushings? I was surprised mine didn't.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

@@Ace-44 these came with the small rubber pieces that go on top of the shocks where it bolts to the frame of the car, and the rubber bushings used tit shock on the bottom. But no other bushings for any other parts of the car. I’m not sure if that’s what you’re asking? But usually the new hardware like the big washers and rubber or whatever material used that holds the shock come together with the shocks.

[@Pantherforlife]

I see you had to use a hammer to widen for fit. I have Motorcraft shocks so I wouldn't have any difficulty installing it. As a matter of fact it went in easy. Please don't get me wrong I like and appreciate your video. And yes it's easier from 06 and up models. You just proven a point between O.E.M. and aftermarket parts. Thumbs up on this. Thanks for the Last clip nothing goes to waste.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your input! You are right , I did use a hammer which is a good thing you mention because I forgot to add it to the tools list in the description. I will do that now. And of course, oem or what was intended for the car is always better, but money is tight in this time so we work with what we have for the time being! I would also like to use oem parts. Thanks for your thoughts! It will definitely help someone along the way!

[@0326Hambone]

If the tools were available, i would have ground or sanded the bushing on the shock, maybe a bit on the mount on the car, versus smack it a bit.

[@jonell1425]

As for all comments about "06 and up", it's actually '03 and up. Also, too soft? How do they ride?

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for coming by and for your time to watch! I appreciate you! Thanks for clearing up the 06-03. I’m just talking with what is in-front of me and can’t make claims on other years. They actually ride very nice. For some reason I thought that such a big car, the shocks would have a little more resistance to them. They ride amazing and paired with the sway bar that I didn’t have from the factory, it improved ride quality and handling tremendously!

[@BillyN31]

Thanks man! This is my next weekend’s project.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it helps!

[@BillyN31]

I got an 04 grand marquis GS. Just did the intake manifold last weekend.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

@@BillyN31 was it cracked and leaking? How long did it take you?

[@BillyN31]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive leaking from the thermostat housing. You can get a replacement manifold on eBay new for $104. The 4.6 are notorious for leaking

[@BillyN31]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive it took me like 4 hours. Took my time to do it right. Changed the plugs while I had it open too. Now I’m doing a coworker’s grand marquis next weekend. Lol

[@ReiseEuro]

Thanks

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by! 🤝🏼

[@Edgar-li5xx]

I Would like to get the shock bots. Do you hace them ?

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

I do have them still, email me at [e-mail]

[@Edgar-li5xx]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive ok. I will do it. Right now

[@benjaminkoval3807]

Don't forget to torque the shocks as well.

[@wademulligan6767]

If it's a air ride system can I replace regular shocks on it???

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

thank you for stopping by. Yes you can swap out the air right system with shock and spring set up, very basic straightforward swap.

[@MargateFL33063]

Those old shocks are garbage, even the good one! I like the gas charged shocks, those you can’t even push them down!

[@jasons7782]

Hey man I have a grand mercury 2000.I have a problem with my mercury it knocks when I drive sounds like I’m running over a soda can.Any advice thank you

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Hey thanks for stopping by! my first recommendation would be to check the sway bar bushings and sway bar end links. I'm actually editing my video on how to do those 2 parts. that's the most common and easiest replacement! good luck!

[@jasons7782]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive first off I just wanna say keep doing videos.I’ve been seeing lots of kids my age appreciate the panthers so you showing us how to replace certain parts help because you explain very well.And I love my Mercury I live in the east and wasn’t too bad for winter.I just hope I can make this Mercury last it’s a 2000 all black with 112k miles when I got previous owner was a mid age lady who didn’t drive it, not too bad of rust I’m planning to upgrade my old suspensions with new parts so it can live longer.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks man I appreciate the support! At that mileage it’s barely breaking in. I’m at 97k right now on mine and also hoping to keep it moving! My friend has a Lincoln that is at 372k the walk around video is on the channel and it still drives and rides like a dream. I live the panther community and the people that have a cult following with these cars! 💪🏼 I’m also in the east, New Jersey to be exact. Just sprayed the undercarriage with rust prevention… pretty easy and lasts….

[@jasons7782]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive I’m north jersey bro wow that’s crazy we’re in the same state.Panther community is amazing I love driving my car.And will do with the spray.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Small world!

[@whiteclothministries5682]

Do u know wats the best suspension rear n front that gives u the best soft ride like the original suspension. I called mercury an they no longer make the stock suspension.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by I appreciate you! Honestly I would go with motorcraft if I had the money for it! There’s nothing better than manufactured oem parts. Other stores like autozone and advance auto parts will sell them as well sometimes. Or Ford dealerships. Maybe someone that reads this message can help us out in the comment sections. Thanks in advance!

[@seanflynn6451]

my GMarquis is a 2002 what year is yours?

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Hey Sean, my Grand Marquis is 2006

[@seanflynn6451]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive great video, so from the info mine has those big springs too to deal with on back + the shocks are inside the frame! what else is new.. more than i can tackle. ball park what would a shock place charge to do this and would i want the Police Special shocks as an upgrade?

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

@@seanflynn6451 I’m sure you can do it if you have basic tools and basic knowledge! I don’t know how much it would cost for a shop to do the work, (I do all my own work) all I know is that it’s between $90-$120 an hour for labor plus parts. A quick phone call to a shop will tell you the ball park! Good luck. If I’m not mistaken the police interceptor shocks are stiffer compared to normal civilian ones. Maybe next ones I get will be police ones because I’m noticing even with one person in the back it’s a lil mushy/soft.

[@mikemyers5057]

U lie cuz I have an 2003 cvpi and the shock absorber is n the same position

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

I’m sorry? Honest mistake, but I do appreciate you coming by! 👍🏼

[@mikemyers5057]

We all make them 💪💯

[@8BBB88.]

I'm from Brick NJ cool I ran into you

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing…how did you like the rain past couple days? Today was a nice break from crazy weather 😝

[@8BBB88.]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive I enjoy rain sometimes to be honest. It flooded alot of the area tho. Did you like the rain? What town are you in? I saw Lakewood car shows in your discription.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

@@8BBB88. I like rain from inside my house lol I’m in East Brunswick!

[@8BBB88.]

@@LoveWhatYouDrive that's a good way to like it haha. I enjoyed your video i was looking for tips on my 99 grand marquis and saw your video show up and was younger then other videos I saw years ago. You have the newer version setup but i still enjoyed it.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

@@8BBB88. thanks 🙏🏼 there’s also the 94 Grand Marquis that I will be working on so it’s, earlier year and later but nothing in between! Thanks for stopping by I appreciate your time

[@yaroslavtitov9248]

👍

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for the thumbs up, I appreciate your input!

[@user-ji2zs1gf2y]

no torque specs!

[@michaelelliott2653]

Rock Auto. Ha ha. See you like counterfeit parts. You'll be replacing those in a year or two.

[@masonchapman3033]

So much unnecessary video. Just replace the part. 23 minute video for 5 minutes of mechanic work. If you need to be walked through how to identify a socket size, you don't need to be doing mechanic work. Thanks for at least replacing the part, but I didn't need to jump through all that. Where to lift and were the connections are, everything else is useless.

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your watch time and your commenting…😐