Category: M Body General Discussion

Finding an air shock kit that fits on an 88 fifth avenue

I’m looking to put air shocks in my 88 fifth Ave and can’t get confirmation that any fit. Any one have any suggestions. Thanks guys

Trying to find a steering wheel

Does anyone have a 1985 steering wheel for my 1988 fifth Ave I don’t like the 88 steering wheel the car has a red interior

What’s it worth?

Possibly considering selling my 85 Diplomat (a detective car once upon a time). She’s in the 180K mileage range.

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Drive shaft play

I need help with my buddies fifth avenue it has play in the drive shaft it doesn’t feel like the u joints the feel tight but it looks like there’s a carrier bearing that has play right past the trans but I can’t find it anywhere online. Please help me …

1989 Fifth Avenue Overhead console not working.

Hello, so I have 2 overhead consoles stored but neither worked for the last 5 years. Tested for grounds and positive power going in, turns out I have power running into the plug and it’s well grounded. Map lights in the console do work though when plu…

Upgrades

Hey y’all. What are some good all around upgrades for the 89 fifth avenue? And anything that general gos bad that needs to be fixed before hand.

Rear Spring Bushings / Isolator / U Bolts

Hello All,

If this thread should be in the ‘Police Cars’ section, please let me know.

I’m approaching the half way point in what will be a 3 year project restoring / modifying a 1988 AHB code Plymouth Caravelle (aka Gran Fury). I’ve just pulled the 8 1/4″ rear axle out to replace the original 2.94 open diff with 3.55 Sure Grip. The original bushings, isolators and U bolts are toast. I suspect a number of you have been down this road already. So ….

1. U Bolts
What type of U bolt did you…

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