Suspension Swap

[belair53]

I have a 68 bump. And I also own an 86 Grand Marquis that may need a trans soon. I was thinking about stripping the GM to build a killer bump. Will the suspension swap be pretty straight forward or does it have to be a newer Crown Vic for this swap? I would also do the 5.0 swap as my bump has the 240. I also have 22's on the GM that would go on the bump. Just thinking on my options.

[texrodder]

The suspension on the merc will have to be cut and grafted in to the bump or maybe swap bodies, the 03 up c-vics, marquis have an unboltable crossmember, so the older versions would be a graft, not bad since you already own the car , you have a front suspension, 8.8 rear ,motor/trans,drive shaft etc,just some fab work and have a nice driver.

[cep62]

That is / was a popular swap, although quite labor intensive.
The 03-up seems easier, but if you have a donor car I'd say go for it. (if you're good at fabricating and welding.)

[basketcase0302]

I also have 22's on the GM that would go on the bump.

Isn't the 5 lug bolt pattern on that GM smaller than our trucks?

[texrodder]

I also have 22's on the GM that would go on the bump.

Isn't the 5 lug bolt pattern on that GM smaller than our trucks?

Yes the Grand Marquis uses the 5x4.5 pattern.