Front Suspension Problems...help!

[Wizzer]

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.

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by Wizzer

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.

[Wizzer]

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

[fleetwoodauto]

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

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by Wizzer

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.

[Wizzer]

@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.

[2 continentals]

Here is oneon e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02...1%7C240%3A1318

[Wizzer]

Originally Posted by 2 continentals

Here is one on e-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02...1%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.

[Wizzer]

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!!??

[Wizzer]

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