LeMons Update: The Suspension is Killing Me
March 20th, 2008 6:29 AM
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As a member of Gen X's muscle car faithful, I hate seeing Reagan-era hot rods victimized by a previous owner's neglect. And our Lincoln's easily subverted air suspension is Exhibit A: mangled air hoses and missing front springs. It's a LeMon Head's worse nightmare, and finding a reliable (i.e. not cracked) pair of air bladders on the cheap ain't no picnic. So is a Fox-tastic conversion to boneyard T-bird coils in the future? Not a bad idea, after I address that crushed radiator support. (At least one of the Lincoln's problems is solved by the ubiquitous BFH.) But still, the well-worn 5.0 purrs like a kitten at idle. And stabbing the throttle brings howls reminiscent of a three-headed dog at the gates of Hades. This is way too much fun.
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Couldn't you just take some from one of the new Lincoln Navigators rotting on some dealers lot? I'm sure you'd have time to complete the race and then re-install them before anyone would notice.
Okay, now we need a Volvo update from Jonny.
There is all kinds of air ride stuff available in the aftermarket. Something must fit.
mocktard: it is very likely, but the Houston event I am running starts in August. More to come. Capt. Mike: we do not fear Mad Quattro Grip down in H-town. Unless it starts raining. guyincognito, bluecon: there are plenty of Mark VII ready suspension parts, but I have a $500 budget to work with. That's for the car's asking price and any work (outside of safety, brakes, and tires) needed for this pile. Air springs ain't happening unless I find an umm, well maintained Lincoln in the junkyard.