Fox V8 Springs

[flappy3]

This is related to a common topic. I just got a set of Fox-body V8 springs, and common wisdom is that you should use cut V8s for the rear and 4 cyls for the front. What is the advantage of 4 cyls on the front? Why not use the V8 springs on the front? Is it related to the spring rate of the fronts and the effect on weight transfer? Just curious.

 

[04ShadowGT]

I believe the only advantage to 4cyl in the front is that it will lower more than the fox V8s.

 

[Babyduck]

Fox V8 rears uncut sit just as high as stock, with alittle more bounch to them.. atleast they do on my 94 vert.

 

[flappy3]

I believe the only advantage to 4cyl in the front is that it will lower more than the fox V8s.

Ahhh. So theoretically, you could cut both the front and the rear and get the lowered stance and the weight transfer. If that's the case, then I wouldn't need 4 cyl springs at all.

 

[Ruckus46Gt]

i would think 4 cyl springs would have a softer front rate then the fox v8 springs

 

[flappy3]

i would think 4 cyl springs would have a softer front rate then the fox v8 springs

That's what I was wondering orginally, considering that it would be supporting a smaller engine (don't know the weight diff). I'm sure that would contribute to the weight transfer advantage. But it does seem from everyone else who has them that Fox springs are generally softer than the 94+ stockers.

So what does everyone think: keep the front V8 springs and cut them too, or get some 4 cyls for the front. It's not a money issue, these things are cheap. I just don't want to have to find the 4 cyls and wait, etc. Any opinions?

 

[04ShadowGT]

I'm not a big fan of cutting springs, though it can be much cheaper. Though, this method has seemed to work for a while. Just make sure you'll be happy with whatever you do.

 

[wesl56]

i have a related question... how can you lower the rear of a 99+ more than 3 inches?? i cut my stock rears to drop the rear about 2", but the springs are very short now, they near about fall out when you go over a slight bump.... could i maybe get some eibach or whatevers that are suppost to lower the car 2" and then cut those some? any one ever done this?

 

[flappy3]

I'm not a big fan of cutting springs, though it can be much cheaper.

Probably a valid point. I suppose I can wait unitl I find some 4 cyls in good condition. Thanks all for the info and advice.