front struts

[Wboehmer]

Hello, Does anybody have a link or where I can buy 04 marauder struts?. I see them on ebay but I think it's for grand marquis and towncars , Thank you

[Curless]

The actual "Marauder" struts are discontinued... most people use the Monroe Police or severe duty struts. Part#55301

[Bradley G]

Summit shows Oem struts available .

[Curless]

OEM have been gone for years...

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

I went with KYB's. I have about 140,000 miles on them.

[Bradley G]

OEM have been gone for years...
maybe the Totikos offered now are better than OEM ?

[Bradley G]

I went with KYB's. I have about 140,000 miles on them.

I have just shy of 136K with original front struts.
it drives perfect still so I am hesitant to change.

[Wboehmer]

The actual "Marauder" struts are discontinued... most people use the Monroe Police or severe duty struts. Part#55301
is the ride height the same? Thank you

[fastblackmerc]

Rock Auto has FCS Auto strut assemblies for $65.00 & $73.00. Claim to be just like OEM.


"The FCS Strut Assembly is engineered to meet and exceed O.E.M. quality. The components and valving are designed specifically for each domestic or import car, truck, van, minivan or SUV application. The precisely calibrated valving combinations are individualized for each application to best simulate OE ride and feel.

Each unit is tested on key measures and manufactured using reliable designs and repeatable production methods. NOK seals, highly-polished chrome rod finish, high performance shock oil, and an OE-type piston ensures first-class quality for each unit made.

Assembly Includes:

MacPherson Strut: With NOK seals, mirror-finished, hard-chrome piston rod, and Japanese oil (to ensure great seal, long-life and consistent damping over a wide range of temperatures).
Coil Spring: 20% of production factory-checked for OE compression levels. Electrostatic coating for optimal corrosion resistance.
Bearing Plate: From same supplier as Monroe. Endurance tested under extreme load to ensure optimal performance & long life.
Boot Kit & Bumper: Bumper molded from urethane rubber for long life. Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper Spring Seat: Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper and Lower Isolators: Ensures spring remains stable in all conditions.
Robust Brackets: Reinforced to ensure integrity and long life"

I've never used these and am not affiliated to any way with ROck Auto or FCS Automotive International.


BTW - Rock Auto has a 5% discount.

[1Marauder]

I have two sod with KYBs, and have been a big fan of KYBs all my life.

Took the silver out this weekend since it was sunny.... and they are a little stiff. Might reccomend Monroe Severe Duty.

[the fat bastid]

I got a leak in one of my stock rears. should I replace just the one or both sides or all 4 at the same time?

[Bradley G]

I don't know if the height is the same .
the boost scares them to a puddle !



























same 00
is the ride height the same? Thank you

[Curless]

is the ride height the same? Thank you


Struts or shocks do not affect ride height...

[Bradley G]

the gallop pole is what they think is best!.

Struts or shocks do not affect ride height...

Credible automotive repair shops , he is a person who wants you as a customer

[Wboehmer]

Rock Auto has FCS Auto strut assemblies for $65.00 & $73.00. Claim to be just like OEM.


"The FCS Strut Assembly is engineered to meet and exceed O.E.M. quality. The components and valving are designed specifically for each domestic or import car, truck, van, minivan or SUV application. The precisely calibrated valving combinations are individualized for each application to best simulate OE ride and feel.

Each unit is tested on key measures and manufactured using reliable designs and repeatable production methods. NOK seals, highly-polished chrome rod finish, high performance shock oil, and an OE-type piston ensures first-class quality for each unit made.

Assembly Includes:

MacPherson Strut: With NOK seals, mirror-finished, hard-chrome piston rod, and Japanese oil (to ensure great seal, long-life and consistent damping over a wide range of temperatures).
Coil Spring: 20% of production factory-checked for OE compression levels. Electrostatic coating for optimal corrosion resistance.
Bearing Plate: From same supplier as Monroe. Endurance tested under extreme load to ensure optimal performance & long life.
Boot Kit & Bumper: Bumper molded from urethane rubber for long life. Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper Spring Seat: Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper and Lower Isolators: Ensures spring remains stable in all conditions.
Robust Brackets: Reinforced to ensure integrity and long life"

I've never used these and am not affiliated to any way with ROck Auto or FCS Automotive International.


BTW - Rock Auto has a 5% discount.
Thanks I looked into it but then typed in same details on crown vic and the same part number came up, Just don't want to buy the assemblies and sit higher

[Wboehmer]

Just looking for a whole assembly that matches the stock height of the marauder

[RubberCtyRauder]

you'll prolly have to cut a coil or 3/4 of a coil off. marauder springs are discontinued and parts revert to a marquis. there have not been any aftermarket companies that have exact parts for the front. either use your old springs or plan to possibly cut a coil after install to see where it sits.

[Wboehmer]

you'll prolly have to cut a coil or 3/4 of a coil off. marauder springs are discontinued and parts revert to a marquis. there have not been any aftermarket companies that have exact parts for the front. either use your old springs or plan to possibly cut a coil after install to see where it sits.
ok thanks for the info

[Curless]

Spring rates for the GM / CV are not the same a special service (cop car) vehicle. My car has Special service vehicle springs on it with one full ring cut off, it really needs to be 1.5 cut off. Marauders are lowered and the spring rate needs to be higher than the standard CV / GM spring rate.

[lji372]

I thought I saw them on the same isle as the Elio. Oh wait.....

[GreekGod]

Rock Auto has FCS Auto strut assemblies for $65.00 & $73.00. Claim to be just like OEM.


"The FCS Strut Assembly is engineered to meet and exceed O.E.M. quality. The components and valving are designed specifically for each domestic or import car, truck, van, minivan or SUV application. The precisely calibrated valving combinations are individualized for each application to best simulate OE ride and feel.

Each unit is tested on key measures and manufactured using reliable designs and repeatable production methods. NOK seals, highly-polished chrome rod finish, high performance shock oil, and an OE-type piston ensures first-class quality for each unit made.

Assembly Includes:

MacPherson Strut: With NOK seals, mirror-finished, hard-chrome piston rod, and Japanese oil (to ensure great seal, long-life and consistent damping over a wide range of temperatures).
Coil Spring: 20% of production factory-checked for OE compression levels. Electrostatic coating for optimal corrosion resistance.
Bearing Plate: From same supplier as Monroe. Endurance tested under extreme load to ensure optimal performance & long life.
Boot Kit & Bumper: Bumper molded from urethane rubber for long life. Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper Spring Seat: Absorbs harsh, damaging road impact and noise for quieter driving.
Upper and Lower Isolators: Ensures spring remains stable in all conditions.
Robust Brackets: Reinforced to ensure integrity and long life"

The above description is indeed for a strut. However, our Marauders really did not come with struts. Struts are the common name for MacPherson struts. All of Ford's Panther chassis cars came with a double wishbone front suspension, which is not a strut type.

A combination shock and spring "conversions" are available, and is often called a strut. I replaced my OEM front shocks and springs with a pre-assembled pair of Monroe "Quick Struts"

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[1Marauder]

As I typed before:

KYB shocks (with bushing kit) at KYB discount

OR

Monroe Super/Server Duty.

I have the KYB and they are a little tight in front, waiting for them to settle in a little. Love the in rear set up.

[Blackmobile]

I recently received from RockAuto a set of these and since they've been on the ride is well improved and the price was right:

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1023879&cc=1428218&jsn=386