I worked for green and white taxi in St Paul and You would have fit right in haha it is flat out unbelievable what the crown vic can take for beatings and misuse! As a daily beater only the dent-side fords and jeep cherokees are in the same realm!! Unless you have a 2.3 5 speed ranger😈
@@EvanWells07 okay thank you so much. When I get the car I will most certainly be asking you alot of questions! But as I think of things I will give you a shout along the way.
Do you think the tire size that used for the rims could be used on a crown Vic without the 3 inch lift? They look very close, I am getting the 3 inch lift but it will be a while before I can install the lift, I do also plan on removing the front and rear bumper (covers/bumper) for the cool look of the black inner protective bumper frames for a more mad max look and to eliminate the need to trim any need to make space all together. Do you think those rims will fit height wise under the fenders and with the bits towards the doors?
@@EvanWells07 okay I’ll have to mock it up and just see, I am prepared to hammer in any of the wheel wells if necessary, main thing is if it would fit height wise towards the upper fender well witch if I really have to I’ll cut it and get some fender well skirt covers or whatever they are called
@Synix_Games yeah that Idk. I waited to put them on until the lift was on, so I'm not sure. They aren't the biggest tires I could fit, so there is a chance they would work.
Thanks! The tires are 235/70R16. I wanted something larger than stock (obviously) but not huge, and something that is readily available should I have an issue on a trip or something. These checked all the boxes for me.
The video you done ok if you support the rear of the car you're very luck the car did not fall of the lift. You should keep in mind that shift in balance will make what's on the lift dangerous.
I'm not sure I follow on supporting the rear of the car? If I was removing a substantial amount of weight, or rocking it a bunch then sure, but I just removed springs. I appreciate your concern for sure and thanks for watching!
Sorry to ask, but I just want to level the front of my crown Vic 2” , it has air shocks in the back , will the strut spacers for a f-150 work? Thanks for sharing
I never did with mine. It's "ok" but different gearing would probably be better. Depends on how far you want to get into it. I would say do the lift and tires, and see how it works. If you need more pep, then do the gears.
You could run 245's that was what I was originally planning on running. I decided on 235's instead because it was easier and I didn't want to mess with any rubbing.
They are just universal 3/8" 5 lug spacers. They are not the "adapter type" spacers that have studs and make each wheel have 10 lug nuts (I can't stand those). I found them on eBay if I remember right.
I'm not 100% sure. It would be R&R on the front struts, rear coils, and rear shocks at the minimum. Using an average of $100 an hour at probably 2.5 hrs for the front and maybe 1.5 on the rear labor time... Around $400ish in just labor. Again this is all a guess without looking up actual labor times. Then you will also need an alignment after, so thats probably around another 100ish?
@jrloopy1984 depending on when, you probably watched me race. I used to run stock and cruiser class back in the day. Car was 07 (that's where the 07 comes from in my channel name).
@@EvanWells07 2005-2007. The only cars I really remember are a guy named Rex Fitzgerald and Terry or Jerry Glass. They raced Stock Class. I remember the night Glass was T boned on his Driver’s side door post.
Everything is great! Only issue I had was the upper control arms hitting the frame, but once the springs settled in, that stopped. It rides pretty much the same as factory, and have loaded it down with the whole family + camping gear and went out with zero issue.
To lift it you would probably need to convert over to coil springs in the rear. Unless you wanted to fabricate a mount to use the air bag with a lift cup. I don't think anyone makes a lift to use with the stock air bag.
No fender cutting. I did have some really slight rubbing on the front inner fenders, so I hated up the plastic and pushed it back, and put some 1/4" spacers on the wheels to get them out away from the inner fenders.
@@EvanWells07 ok, so not up the street from Florida lol. My air suspension went on my Mercury and I replaced it with suncore bags etc. Tight space for sure. When it gets cooler out here I think I want to just replace them for good with shocks and springs. I’m a watch a RUclips video and fix it yourself kinda guy and obviously if some jobs are too tough I’ll bring it to a shop. What shocks and springs would you recommend ? I’m want to purchase some good ones. Can I just do the back or do I need to change things out upfront too? After watching your video I think I’m spraying my steelies! Thank you.
i had 3'' cups put on my 02 it bounce like hell and when i hit a bump it bounce even more couldn't even drive on back road car about to bounce off the road smh i might need to bring it to u to get me right i might need new shocks but i order the cups and shocks off lift a brand smh end up taking them off becuz they bounce soooooo bad
@@EvanWells07 they really are and by watching your video your shocks are way longer than the one's lift a brand sent me smh mayb thats y my car was bouncing like smh i still have my cups may get them put back on and try the shocks u have.....
Good question. It goes on the top. The lower control arm is specifically shaped to accept the end of the coil. The top of the coil is flat so the cup sits flush on it. Hope that helps!
@@EvanWells07 i feel like a total idiot ive been trying to put it on the bottom and have been getting mad like why isn’t it working I really appreciate the video please keep making more
Thanks! Just make sure the spring cup sits in the hole correctly inside the frame. There are little "fingers" that hold the spring in place up there that the cup needs to sit on for it to all fit right.
I can see if I can do something for the next video. Since it's already together, I may have to use some other springs or something and just try to demonstrate it. Would that help?
That's coming. I may do some light testing next video, but it's once I'm done with it I'm gonna take it back out to the same level B as before and play.
If I had a dime for every time somebody told me I was using the tool incorrectly or doing dangerous crap I wouldn't need a job lol, the price of cool is never cheap, chicks dig scars and if a ratchet sinks a nail is it not a hammer?
I don't really do side jobs as I barely have time to work on my own stuff. Any repair shop should be able to do the work for you, and I'd be glad to help with any questions you might have.
I'm really happy with how it turned out! What do you think? Let me know!
I think I miss Hardee's and that thing is EPIC
@@aaronb554 thanks, pal. Hardee's is great.
wish mines turn out like that mines was bounce ass hell had to take the cups off
@@mwemoneyworldent321 what did you use for shocks? Mine rides about the same as it did before.
@@EvanWells07 some shocks lift a brand sent me but they was way shorter than the onces u have smh
"I'm going to go back to work like an idiot". LOL. Love the Off-road 9000 shocks. Hahahaha. New Tires and refreshed wheels look great on it.
Thanks! It's a major change for the ol' girl but it rides better than stock I think. Thanks for watching!
This is the beat yt video ive seen i have a 95 crown vic a want to lift like this i even have the rust hole there and above the fenders lol
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
I worked for green and white taxi in St Paul and You would have fit right in haha it is flat out unbelievable what the crown vic can take for beatings and misuse! As a daily beater only the dent-side fords and jeep cherokees are in the same realm!! Unless you have a 2.3 5 speed ranger😈
Luckily I have a 78 and 79 f150 and a 96 ranger also ;)
Thanks. i will definitely be leaving this job to the professional
It really isn't that bad of a job. It's ok to have a shop do it as well though.
Wow I am impressed! That looks bad ass. I will be getting one in August. Thx. I will look forward to seeing more information from you
Thanks for watching! I'm still working on this, so there is more to come soon.
@@EvanWells07 awesome I hope you can help me out alot.
@@kevinmoore1401 if you have questions, just ask. I'm glad to help.
@@EvanWells07 okay thank you so much. When I get the car I will most certainly be asking you alot of questions! But as I think of things I will give you a shout along the way.
Perfect for me like u almost got my car with the rust
Nice! Can't help the rust around here. It's actually "clean" for what it is.
Thanks 👍🐱☮️🏁🇺🇸
Great video, car looks great as well. Looking forward to more!
thanks! I'm really enjoying it so far, and excited to do more! Glad I chose to keep it and have some fun with it!
@@EvanWells07 what rear springs are those?
@@BustedKneeAdventures they are the stock rear springs. I just cleaned and painted them.
@@EvanWells07 How did you get the rear lift? I tried looking but I didn't see any lift cups in the back.
@@BustedKneeAdventures I used cups. They are at the top of the springs.
Do you think the tire size that used for the rims could be used on a crown Vic without the 3 inch lift? They look very close, I am getting the 3 inch lift but it will be a while before I can install the lift, I do also plan on removing the front and rear bumper (covers/bumper) for the cool look of the black inner protective bumper frames for a more mad max look and to eliminate the need to trim any need to make space all together. Do you think those rims will fit height wise under the fenders and with the bits towards the doors?
They would be close for sure. Mine rubs just a little on the rear of the front wheel wells with the lift.
@@EvanWells07 okay I’ll have to mock it up and just see, I am prepared to hammer in any of the wheel wells if necessary, main thing is if it would fit height wise towards the upper fender well witch if I really have to I’ll cut it and get some fender well skirt covers or whatever they are called
@Synix_Games yeah that Idk. I waited to put them on until the lift was on, so I'm not sure. They aren't the biggest tires I could fit, so there is a chance they would work.
Looks awesome . What size tires did you put on ? , they seem perfect
Thanks! The tires are 235/70R16. I wanted something larger than stock (obviously) but not huge, and something that is readily available should I have an issue on a trip or something. These checked all the boxes for me.
Like what you did here, My question for you is how much of a lift do you need In Order to put 22 inch rims on one of these?
Im not sure on the 22's but would guess some where around 2-3". I have thought about swapping my 22's on it just for fun.
What Would You Recommend For My 97 Grand Marquis Cuz I Want The Same Look?
It would be exactly the same as mine. You can use all the same parts.
The video you done ok if you support the rear of the car you're very luck the car did not fall of the lift. You should keep in mind that shift in balance will make what's on the lift dangerous.
I'm not sure I follow on supporting the rear of the car? If I was removing a substantial amount of weight, or rocking it a bunch then sure, but I just removed springs. I appreciate your concern for sure and thanks for watching!
Sorry to ask, but I just want to level the front of my crown Vic 2” , it has air shocks in the back , will the strut spacers for a f-150 work? Thanks for sharing
If yours is a strut car, they make spacers for them. That way your not trying to make something else work.
We're the rear shocks for a stock f150 or lifted f150 ?
I got them for a 4x4, I'm not sure if it's that much of a difference. They are just stock replacement shocks, not lifted ones.
I plan on doing the same on my 2000 grand marquis do you think the re gearing need to be done
I never did with mine. It's "ok" but different gearing would probably be better. Depends on how far you want to get into it. I would say do the lift and tires, and see how it works. If you need more pep, then do the gears.
We're you able to get a true wheel alignment?
Yes I got it very close, just put slightly on camber, but nothing I can't live with. We have an alignment machine at our shop.
Very cool 😎 liking it 👍 thank should make more Bugout zombie Survival vehicle
Thanks! Next video I will be working on the outside. Got some fun stuff in mind!
What size are the tires/ wheels
Factory 16" wheels with 235/70R16 tires.
Could u do with lift kit with 245/70r16 y or n
You could run 245's that was what I was originally planning on running. I decided on 235's instead because it was easier and I didn't want to mess with any rubbing.
Bro do you have to put extension shocks ??? Change control arms and the drive shaft?????
No. I still have the stock control arms and ball joints, and never touched the driveshaft.
@@EvanWells07 you did change the shocks
The rear ones I did. I used 02 f150 shocks. The front ones are stock.
Did you have any problems with out the spacer on the back shocks ?
Spacer on the back shocks? I put f150 shocks in the rear, and stock shocks in the front. No spacers.
What year f150 shocks
@loganwinew4087 they are for an 02 f150
What spacers did you use? I’m having a hard time finding any for a 01 grand marquis
They are just universal 3/8" 5 lug spacers. They are not the "adapter type" spacers that have studs and make each wheel have 10 lug nuts (I can't stand those). I found them on eBay if I remember right.
@@EvanWells07sorry, I mean sopacerd for the springs to get the lift. I’m having a hard time finding one’s for an 01 that are 3” and not 5”
Oh, sorry I got you. I picked them up on eBay. They are 3" cup spacers. Not any name brand or anything (like the lift-a-brand ones).
How much do you think it would cost me to have a shop put a 3-inch lift on my 2011 CVPI?
I'm not 100% sure. It would be R&R on the front struts, rear coils, and rear shocks at the minimum. Using an average of $100 an hour at probably 2.5 hrs for the front and maybe 1.5 on the rear labor time... Around $400ish in just labor. Again this is all a guess without looking up actual labor times. Then you will also need an alignment after, so thats probably around another 100ish?
DMACC! Where are you from in Iowa?! I grew up in Knoxville.
I'm in Indianola.
@EvanWells07 Heck yeah! I used to watch Figure 8's there religiously before moving out of state.
@jrloopy1984 depending on when, you probably watched me race. I used to run stock and cruiser class back in the day. Car was 07 (that's where the 07 comes from in my channel name).
@@EvanWells07 2005-2007. The only cars I really remember are a guy named Rex Fitzgerald and Terry or Jerry Glass. They raced Stock Class. I remember the night Glass was T boned on his Driver’s side door post.
@jrloopy1984 yep I was on the track when that happened. I'm pretty sure that's the night they flew him to the hospital from the track.
Bout to lift my 08 interceptor and going to be my daily. This kit still holding up well? Anything in the suspension give out yet?
Everything is great! Only issue I had was the upper control arms hitting the frame, but once the springs settled in, that stopped. It rides pretty much the same as factory, and have loaded it down with the whole family + camping gear and went out with zero issue.
I have a 2001 marquise with air suspension in the rear. What do I do and buy for it . Please.
To lift it you would probably need to convert over to coil springs in the rear. Unless you wanted to fabricate a mount to use the air bag with a lift cup. I don't think anyone makes a lift to use with the stock air bag.
@@EvanWells07 Thank you brother!
So the front end is shocks & coilspring
On the older ones (like mine) yes. I think it was 03 or 04 they went to the cross member that is popular for swaps these days and they used struts.
What kind of truck did the front springs you put in come out of
They were the stock springs from the car. Just cleaned and painted them and added spacers.
Nice spray bomb work. Do you warm up your paint cans before shooting?
Depends on the temp. These were in the shop for a few days, so they were at 70 some degrees.
I order some from Amazon and new shocks do I need to get different rear end shocks
Yes you will need different shocks on the rear.
So get a 2006 Ford F-150 shocks
I used 02 f150 shocks on the rear, I don't remember what all years work, but the 02 ones did for me.
What brand
@loganwinew4087 I went with Monroe from the parts store. Nothing special.
Any fender cutting or rubbing issues?
No fender cutting. I did have some really slight rubbing on the front inner fenders, so I hated up the plastic and pushed it back, and put some 1/4" spacers on the wheels to get them out away from the inner fenders.
Hey what kind of exhaust do have
I had a shop here in town do it. It's dual 2 1/4 with an H pipe into some flowmaster knock off mufflers.
needs a full 4WD swap to make it usable btw
Nah it's usable as is. I daily drive it, plus go have fun with it. I take it camping and fishing, and it gets me in and out of where I need to go.
What 3 inche u use
I used 3" spring spacers for the lift. I got them on eBay.
Wish you could do mine for me
Looks awesome! Great job. What state is your shop in?
Thanks! I'm in Iowa
@@EvanWells07 ok, so not up the street from Florida lol. My air suspension went on my Mercury and I replaced it with suncore bags etc. Tight space for sure.
When it gets cooler out here I think I want to just replace them for good with shocks and springs. I’m a watch a RUclips video and fix it yourself kinda guy and obviously if some jobs are too tough I’ll bring it to a shop. What shocks and springs would you recommend ? I’m want to purchase some good ones. Can I just do the back or do I need to change things out upfront too? After watching your video I think I’m spraying my steelies!
Thank you.
Yeah just a short drive :)
What size tires are these?
They are 235/70R16 Toyo AT3
i had 3'' cups put on my 02 it bounce like hell and when i hit a bump it bounce even more couldn't even drive on back road car about to bounce off the road smh i might need to bring it to u to get me right i might need new shocks but i order the cups and shocks off lift a brand smh end up taking them off becuz they bounce soooooo bad
I read online that the lift a brand shocks were junk. I used Monroe on mine.
@@EvanWells07 they really are and by watching your video your shocks are way longer than the one's lift a brand sent me smh mayb thats y my car was bouncing like smh i still have my cups may get them put back on and try the shocks u have.....
@@mwemoneyworldent321 yeah it may have just been the shocks. I saw a lot of people complaining when I was researching lifting this.
@@EvanWells07 right i said i wont never order from them again smh
@@EvanWells07 what kind of shocks u use for the front f150 would be to wide for the front want they
Did the spacer for the front go on the top or bottom
Good question. It goes on the top. The lower control arm is specifically shaped to accept the end of the coil. The top of the coil is flat so the cup sits flush on it. Hope that helps!
@@EvanWells07 i feel like a total idiot ive been trying to put it on the bottom and have been getting mad like why isn’t it working I really appreciate the video please keep making more
Thanks! Just make sure the spring cup sits in the hole correctly inside the frame. There are little "fingers" that hold the spring in place up there that the cup needs to sit on for it to all fit right.
@@EvanWells07 are you able to do a video demonstrating it or is it to much work
I can see if I can do something for the next video. Since it's already together, I may have to use some other springs or something and just try to demonstrate it. Would that help?
Hey what size tires and wheels
The wheels are stock steelies that came on the car, the tires are 235/70R16.
@@EvanWells07 thank you very much ..luv yours
@@jmartin6687 Thanks!
@@EvanWells07 No Prob
How can I bring my 1999
What do you mean?
What size tires?
235/70R16 is whats on it.
Bro i love it my first time I have a 03 Town car with no cats she is sexy..
Thanks! They are awesome cars!
Why though?
Why NOT though?
@@EvanWells07 put some 28's and some candy on it that's what that car was made for. Either that or give it to your grandmother
Nah, I like it how it is. Plus my grandmother hates big rims and candy paint.
@@EvanWells07 all grandmas love grand marquis
But not always big rims and candy paint.
What? No jumps? I'd jump it.
That's coming. I may do some light testing next video, but it's once I'm done with it I'm gonna take it back out to the same level B as before and play.
If I had a dime for every time somebody told me I was using the tool incorrectly or doing dangerous crap I wouldn't need a job lol, the price of cool is never cheap, chicks dig scars and if a ratchet sinks a nail is it not a hammer?
Well I got plenty of scars from doing stupid stuff...
You also have way more fun than the next 100 guys because of your willingness to bleed🤪
To take away my stupid stuff doing would be to cripple me instantaneously!
Lol I don't know about willingness, but I'm not scared of it :)
Want to make some $$? I’m in Iowa and have a 00 marquis i want the same look
I don't really do side jobs as I barely have time to work on my own stuff. Any repair shop should be able to do the work for you, and I'd be glad to help with any questions you might have.