99-04 front & rear springs on FOX body?

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5ptslow

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would they work on 86 gt? if so what would the ride hight be? And would the 04 tokico struts work as well?
i have access to 99-04 mustang engine and suspension stuff at work but no FOX crap

 

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ttt

 

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ttt anyone???

 

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well, this isn't really my forte but it seems like you aren't getting much response so maybe i can get the ball rolling.

the struts are longer than a similar fox unit by ~1" if i remember correctly but can be used. i imagine the big issue here being on a lowered mustang they would max out the range of travel.

the springs are going to be a LOT stiffer than stock at a similar ride height. this being due to the added weight they have to carry on the new cars.

if you cant get fox stuff and get good deals on the sn95 parts you should consider the bullitt package. it will drop your fox about 1". the "handlers" on this board seem to love it.

good luck
-steve

 

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well thanks for the input steve. the car will not be lowered though just stock.
anyone else???

 

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I remember reading that someone fitted his 'stang with FRPP springs that belong on the Bullitt Mustang. Might contact a Ford dealer and talk to him. I wrote down the part numbers, but my organizational skills are lacking. So it seems to me that if they fit, the other springs should fit too.

 

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subscribing

 

kslushy

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(edited after spindle mixup)

Springs fit right in, bullits will drop the ride height about 1 inch. struts bolt right in.

 

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kslushy said:

the sn95 springs will work, however they will lower your ride height. Comparatively, the bullitt springs which lower the car 1" factory? will lower the fox more than 1", probably around 2 or so. the struts will also bolt right up.

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not trying to be a jerk kslushy, but what are you basing this info on? the sn95 has a similar ride height to the fox from the factory and is a heavier car. therefore to put those springs in a fox would NOT lower it and would make for a stiffer ride. the bullitt springs will lower you about 1" from stock as the bullitt is lower than the stock gt. and as stated earlier the sn95 shocks/struts will bolt up but are longer.



5ptslow - do a search for bullitt suspension, i think it will answer most of your questions and even though you say you're not lowering the vehicle i would highly recommend a bullitt conversion for you.

-steve

 

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i'm basing it on my 89 with full sn95 front suspension.


On edit again:

sleeper89: I take back what I stated. After rereading the original post, I see he was talking about using his current spindles. I was under the impression he was going with the later spindles as well. In which case, with his stock spindles, the ride height probably wont change very much. Thanks for the headsup

 

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5ptslow: I might have some extra fox struts/shocks laying around somewhere (kyb). If you're interested let me know and i'll try to look for them.

 

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the later struts wont bolt onto earlier spindles the mounting flange on the later struts is narrower sorry to disapoint u

 

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5ptslow

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thanks for all the info guys. but with the struts i will just have to put a spacer on the spindle.
again thanks for the info

 

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Use the fox struts.. the SNs allow for longer travel.. if you use stock SN springs your car will be even higher than stock...

I run 01 Bullits with tokico illuminas (fox spec) and they work great.

Adam

 

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Adam Dugger said:

Use the fox struts.. the SNs allow for longer travel.. if you use stock SN springs your car will be even higher than stock...

I run 01 Bullits with tokico illuminas (fox spec) and they work great.

Adam

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thanks for the input adam. this is what i was saying but it's always nice to get an opinion from someone with personal experience. BTW, love your ride...

later
-steve