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Its actually going back together very well. Ill have to post some pics one of these days   Theres been alot of work that went into this thing .
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will these work on a 72 torino  they just don't have the bolts




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I have read this thread 100 times....fascinating! As I will be changing all bushings soon.........I have gathered the Crown Vic kit AND the Energy Suspension(for core support) are the best alternatives to the originals.

Here is a nice picture of my original core support bushing...

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Anderslober Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-January-2020 at 7:19PM
Hello again. There is a Crown Vic kit on Ebay....but heck....it costs 350 bucks!,  seems very expensive!

Of course it comes with all mounting hardware...but still...expensive.

Any ideas appreciated....thanks.

This is the kit.....

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I went ahead and bought the above CV kit. Friggin’ expensive!!!

I will buy the Energy Suspension kit for the core support too.

Let me know if I have messed or anything. Thanks.
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looks like those come with new bolts too? you may not be able to use those bolts they probably are metric for the crown vic?
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Hi Johnny...ok...thanks for info. Will check when I get `em. What was the ‘standard’ size bolt used back in the day?


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IIRC those body mount bolts were 7/16 NC?
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74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
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79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED
75 VEGA V6 5 SPD
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johnny..ok..7/16.....length?....and thread type?14?

Thanks....
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i'll have to measure one for you, but keep in mind i think someone stated the crown vic bushings are a little taller so you may need  slightly longer bolts??? but you don't want them too long as some could interfere with the upper trunk floor layer??
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74 VETTE CUSTOM
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johnny..exactly...that is why I am asking, so I dont mess up(again)...Wink
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this is my 06 crown victoria front isolators. they squeeze down alot for the right application.

i got the same Dorman kit for 73---you may check Rock auto for a better price!
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Chevelle body bolts will work in place of our OEM Torino bolts.  See the post below from Compton's build thread for details


Originally posted by Compton Compton wrote:

For those looking for an alternative to corroded body bolts 72 Chevelle work mint and are available new…basically identical….threaded shaft is longer on the Chevelle bolt and the pointed end is slightly shorter but neither of these make any difference to installation….

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