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My Blue MM rides like hell out back. Its definitely getting some new shocks b4 the Kentucky trip, and Im toying with the idea of Monroe SensaTracs from a Grand Marquis.
As I get older, I find the harsh ride to be quite annoying, and Im certainly not racing this car through corners like I used to do 10 years ago.
Thoughts on this, or has anyone done it?
Hmmm, strikingly similar with the exception of the part #
Grand Marquis:
Qty Shock - Sensa-Trac - Rear
Product Line: NAPA Shocks
Part Number: NS 5994
Price: Price
Unit
:
:
35.69
Each
Warranty Limited Lifetime-See Manufacturers Written Policy
Attributes Lower Mount : LS74
Shock Compressed Length : 12.500"
Shock Dust Shield : Yes
Shock Extended Length : 20.250"
Shock Parts Pack Part # : P1136
Shock Travel Length : 7.750"
Upper Mount : S4
Material Safety Data Sheet MonroeŽ Shock Absorber Oil -- All Grades
Application Information: 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
Comments: w/ Rear Air Spring
Per Car Qty: 2
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Marauder:
Qty Shock - Sensa-Trac - Rear
Product Line: NAPA Shocks
Part Number: NS 5995
Price: Price
Unit
:
:
35.69
Each
Warranty Limited Lifetime-See Manufacturers Written Policy
Attributes Lower Mount : LS74
Shock Compressed Length : 12.500"
Shock Dust Shield : Yes
Shock Extended Length : 20.250"
Shock Parts Pack Part # : P1136
Shock Travel Length : 7.750"
Upper Mount : S4
Material Safety Data Sheet MonroeŽ Shock Absorber Oil -- All Grades
Application Information: 2003 Mercury Marauder Marauder
Per Car Qty: 2
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Im almost inclined to believe the shock may be bottoming out on good bumps. Couple that with the fact my bumper stops are shortened....
My Blue MM rides like hell out back. Its definitely getting some new shocks b4 the Kentucky trip, and Im toying with the idea of Monroe SensaTracs from a Grand Marquis.
As I get older, I find the harsh ride to be quite annoying, and Im certainly not racing this car through corners like I used to do 10 years ago.
Thoughts on this, or has anyone done it?
How many miles on the old ones? New "stock" ones would probably be a noticeable improvement, yes no? I've noticed lately potholes seem a little harder when I hit them, even man-hole covers that are not quite flush with the street seem to impact a little harder, may need to swap mine out soon also. Or maybe my ass just needs more padding.
SpartaPerformance
03-25-2010, 07:58 AM
At $36 a piece why not just try it.
Haggis
03-25-2010, 08:01 AM
Or maybe my ass just needs more padding.
That's what she said.
After looking here:
http://www.monroe.com/catalog/documents/08_MountingLengthSheet.pdf
Its obvious there is only one option for our cars.
I just may make an offset mounting plate for the rear axle to drop the shock down around 1.5" to compensate for the car being lowered.
ctrlraven
03-25-2010, 08:21 AM
I had the Monroe's on my rear in the MM and found they were harsh at first then mellowed out and then started leaking in less than 2 years. Went back to OEM and the ride is just right.
FordNut
03-25-2010, 09:40 AM
Put some QA1's on it.
Put some QA1's on it.
Definitely not, another fine exapmle of aftermarket junk IMHO.
Thats why I sold them... I think to you :D
$120 a piece for new OEM's... I dont think so.
Just ordered 2 Monroe's through Amazon for $58 shipped with 2 day delivery.
ctrlraven
03-25-2010, 10:46 AM
$120 a piece for new OEM's... I dont think so.
Just ordered 2 Monroe's through Amazon for $58 shipped with 2 day delivery.
Wow I got a pair of OEMs for $110, of course that's at cost price. Could of just shipped them to you. lol Keep on the Monroe's after a while for leakage.
Wow I got a pair of OEMs for $110, of course that's at cost price. Could of just shipped them to you. lol Keep on the Monroe's after a while for leakage.
They recently had a part # "change" and my Dealer's cost is $99 a piece!
If you get time, check your source again for more current pricing.
ctrlraven
03-25-2010, 11:09 AM
Forgot the car you were talking about was the Blue 03. Mine is an 04 and falls under a different build date part number, that's probably where the difference is.
Forgot the car you were talking about was the Blue 03. Mine is an 04 and falls under a different build date part number, that's probably where the difference is.
That shouldnt make a difference.
Humor me and call your parts guy for a current price.
LeoVampire
03-25-2010, 11:15 AM
And I liked them a lot over the stock shocks which were too soft to start with. I changed them 4 months after I bought it brand new.
After installing them I had much better control of the car and less wheel hop problems.
It was a stiffer ride but after a month I got use to them just fine.
They lasted until after I sold the car with 100,000 miles on it so I had no complaints or problems and I am sure the tech is better now than back then.
So decient ride and good control is all I can say and most of my customers liked both the shock and strut line of the senso tracks I installed on the cars.
-Matt-
03-25-2010, 11:25 AM
As I get older, I find the harsh ride to be quite annoying, and Im certainly not racing this car through corners like I used to do 10 years ago.
How about you stop being such a grumpy old man?
ctrlraven
03-25-2010, 11:29 AM
That shouldnt make a difference.
Humor me and call your parts guy for a current price.
List $78.47, cost $62.95 each. I replaced mine last summer I believe.
Even www.rockauto.com they are $70.79 each build before 12/03/03. After that build date is $67.79.
List $78.47, cost $62.95 each. I replaced mine last summer I believe.
Even www.rockauto.com they are $70.79 each build before 12/03/03. After that build date is $67.79.
Right on, thanks!
Still a bit pricey for shocks IMHO, ill have to give these Monroe's a whirl and report back
ctrlraven
03-25-2010, 11:41 AM
Anytime man!
They'll do fine for what you need them for. Mine lasted about 50k miles before one started leaking bad.
knine
03-25-2010, 01:46 PM
I've only got one thing to "say": :geezer:
TAKEDOWN
03-25-2010, 06:01 PM
I've only got one thing to "say": :geezer:
LOL... Yeah, sounds like he's getting ready to be a Dad!
Black_Out
03-25-2010, 07:18 PM
Sensatracs are garbage, I've installed probably over a thousand of em at work. Sometimes (quite often actually) they would come straight from the manufacturer already bad!
Monroe has become the Mcdonalds of shock absorbers lol. If you want a softer ride, new OEMS are the way to go.
dohc324ci
03-25-2010, 07:24 PM
I was quoted from tousley
Motorcraft OEMs
Front struts $92.22ea
Rear struts $48.30ea
Kennyrauder
03-25-2010, 08:12 PM
Stay with the Tokico's... Zack, your compressor could be going south & the sensor for it has gone to sleep. Get rid of the airbags & go with the Interceptor HD coils. I did this & I really love the ride & handling. Good luck. Kenny ,from Canada.
stangracr
03-25-2010, 08:49 PM
I can get ya cost plus 10% at the dealer I work at.
ed
Mr. Man
03-25-2010, 09:44 PM
Why not fab up some mounts for some Koni's?
Ive been installing Monroes on every one of my cars since I was 14 and not 1 ever leaked or let me down.
If I dont like them, Ill buy some OEM's again. I just dont have a lot of bread to be spending at the moment.
Black_Out
03-26-2010, 04:52 PM
Ive been installing Monroes on every one of my cars since I was 14 and not 1 ever leaked or let me down.
If I dont like them, Ill buy some OEM's again. I just dont have a lot of bread to be spending at the moment.
I hear that. Keep us posted on how they turn out. I've never put em on a panther before.
magindat
03-31-2010, 10:24 AM
Zack, i have the Monroes all the way around. I'm happy with the ride and I don't bottom the shocks even with my 'ricer' stops and lowered stance over bigger wheels (makes the axle even closer to the frame).
It has a smooth ride. Easy compression. Not hard on rebound and good arrest of motion (no bouncy bouncy).
For the price and lifetime warranty, you can't beat em.
Motorhead350
04-01-2010, 12:06 AM
As I get older, I find the harsh ride to be quite annoying, and Im certainly not racing this car through corners like I used to do 10 years ago.
Thoughts on this, or has anyone done it?
You've had the car ten years? Where is your time machine? You can have all my money and everything I own in exchange for it.
Black_Out
04-02-2010, 06:09 PM
You've had the car ten years? Where is your time machine? You can have all my money and everything I own in exchange for it.
Dude, you know what he means. :sleepy:
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