setina push bar installed!!

[MOTOWN]

Wow. Exactly what I didn't ask for. Mods can go ahead and delete my account. There is absolutely no point if people are just going to bash and spout personal opinions without even reading my post.

Don't let the door knob hit you!

 

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I know this is an old thread, but recent incidents have me investigating various options. First, the background story and fair warning to all who have a Grand Marquis or Crown Vic over 10 years old. I have a 2008 Grand Marquis. I live in an area heavily populated with deer and hit one three months ago. It was about a 20 mph impact and did $3200 in damage. I used to have a 2003 Crown Vic with a push guard. Hit a deer with that one and received zero damage. One month ago, a young girl ran a red light and totaled the Crown. I'm still dealing with the insurance company, but the book value they go by is $2500. That's total value. They total a car out at ~60-70% of overall value. Hitting a deer would have totaled it. I did replace the Crown with another 2008 Merc with 28000 miles. Very lucky to find this deal. However, in about 3 more years, the book value will be so low another deer hit will total it out so I'm looking at push guard options. Now, to the point.

My question is for those who have installed a push guard on their Merc. Did the kit for a Crown Vic fit with no modifications? If there were mods, what were they and how much cost did it add? I'm pretty sure it would fit, but would like to hear from those with personal experience. Please, no haters who say I'm just a cop wannabe. I just don't want to lose another car and get screwed over by the insurance company. Thanks.

First of all, if you're getting screwed over by the insurance company, you need a new insurance company.

Second, most of these pushbars require cutting the front bumper, regardless if crown vic or not.

Third, if you get into a more serious accident, the frame may bend from the bar, causing the car to be totaled instead of just swapping front end parts.

If you can't stop hitting deer, get better headlamps, some HID projector retrofits to help you see the sides of the road better, or just plain drive slower in deer prone areas.

It's ultimately up to you obviously, but I think looks hideous and irreversible. Not to mention adds another 150 lbs of weight to an already pig of a car.

 

[justbob]

Bye bye now!


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[CWright]

I had one on a crown Vic at one time and it does require cutting into the bumper to mount it. I still have it with all the mounting hardware if you're interested. Pay the shipping and it's yours.

 

[fastblackmerc]

First of all, if you're getting screwed over by the insurance company, you need a new insurance company.

Second, most of these pushbars require cutting the front bumper, regardless if crown vic or not.

Third, if you get into a more serious accident, the frame may bend from the bar, causing the car to be totaled instead of just swapping front end parts.

If you can't stop hitting deer, get better headlamps, some HID projector retrofits to help you see the sides of the road better, or just plain drive slower in deer prone areas.

It's ultimately up to you obviously, but I think looks hideous and irreversible. Not to mention adds another 150 lbs of weight to an already pig of a car.

Well said!!!!

 

[chief455]

I have a 2008 Grand Marquis.

My question is for those who have installed a push guard on their Merc. Did the kit for a Crown Vic fit with no modifications? If there were mods, what were they and how much cost did it add? I'm pretty sure it would fit, but would like to hear from those with personal experience. Please, no haters who say I'm just a cop wannabe. I just don't want to lose another car and get screwed over by the insurance company. Thanks.

We mostly have Marauders here, but the CV and GM front bumpers are virtually the same, and as mentioned, require cutting to install any push bar.

If the flood of negativity turns you off, this may not be the forum for your GM questions, though many, many members will reply with info, not opinions. Or simplify the question " I have a 2008 Grand Marquis and wondered if anyone has experience installing a front push bar?"

You would get much better replies with a clear, simple question.

Wade through it, thicken your internet skin!

 

[GreekGod]

Poorly said ...

Your results may vary ...

First of all, if you're getting screwed over by the insurance company, you need a new insurance company.

How do you know what his CV is worth?

Second, most of these pushbars require cutting the front bumper, regardless if crown vic or not.

Third, if you get into a more serious accident, the frame may bend from the bar, causing the car to be totaled instead of just swapping front end parts.

"May"

If you can't stop hitting deer, get better headlamps, some HID projector retrofits to help you see the sides of the road better, or just plain drive slower in deer prone areas.

I suspect you have never lived in a deer infested area. I am in Kent County, Michigan, the #1 county for car-deer accidents in the whole state. I do drive slower in rural areas (at night), but that won't help if a deer decides to run into the side of your vehicle, and you never even see it coming.

It's ultimately up to you obviously, but I think looks hideous and irreversible. Not to mention adds another 150 lbs of weight to an already pig of a car.

My 2000 CHP CVPI has the original aluminum push bar on it. It doesn't weigh #150