Front Suspension Problems...help!

Ok, after much calling around and research on the Net...(not very mechanically inclined)..I've discovered my front suspension on my '99 Conti is passive front suspension.

Since I have no remote ride control options.

Yesterday, the coil spring broke and i cannot find one for the life of me. The local junk yard has some front-end parts for a TC and the dealer wants $345.

I've checked all the auto parts places around here and they say it's not even in their books...

Question: Does anyone know where I could get the spring for the driver's front? I'll even buy the entire strut if I have to.

Question: Does anyone know where I could get the spring for the driver's front? I'll even buy the entire strut if I have to.

Ask Mike, Aka "Junkyarddoggie" over in the Town Car forum.. I'll bet money you have Crown Victoria front struts, but there are others that might fit too (Taurus) , Mike would know for sure.

Forgot to update. Someone at another forum pointed me towards rockauto. I bought just one strut assembly for now @ $119, will have to get the other one next month - (disabled Vet, payday).

Take it easy..

Jack

Anyone know where I can get a cheep and easy conversion kit for a 96 continental?

Forgot to update. Someone at another forum pointed me towards rockauto. I bought just one strut assembly for now @ $119, will have to get the other one next month - (disabled Vet, payday).

Take it easy..

Jack

Great news Jack.. :) BTW, thanks for your service to our country, my sincere condolences on your disability.
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@Towncar...thanx. The Ford part came but didn't have a spring...which is the part I need. My mechanic got one for just over 3 bills...check out FordPartsCenter.net.

Returned the other part to rockauto.

Here is oneon e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL-RIGHT-FRONT-ADJUSTING-STRUT_W0QQitemZ400039055339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4000390553 39&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Here is one on e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL-RIGHT-FRONT-ADJUSTING-STRUT_W0QQitemZ400039055339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4000390553 39&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Son of a Bi***...! It's for the right side, but I bet the spring would have worked....

Oh, well. Bad timing I guess.

**edit..

Found a set of two with springs for $429...I couldn't wait though. I had Dr appointments almost 100 miles away and needed to get 'er fixed.

Now, whenever I'm completely stopped and accelerate while turning left or right...the front-end makes a loud clunk (left for left turn, right for right turn). It almost feels like something is slipping then catching. Hmm...

Can you say moneypit!!??

Replacing my strut rod bushings on Friday. What a racket they can make...