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>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #15 –
The SN-95 shocks aren't much, if any longer. 

There was a post somewhere, sometime that had the lengths compressed and extended of a Mustang and a Tbird shock.  The Tbirds might have had an extra 1/2" of travel, but they were definitely longer. Even with the flipped bracket, you are still about an 1" shorter, but it is useable.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #16 –
You posted that information here.
The Mustang shock has 1.5" less travel.

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #17 –
Quote from: JeremyB
You posted that information here.
The Mustang shock has 1.5" less travel.

Oh, I guess that was me...:giggle:

I actually copied that from someone else.  Anyway, there you go.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #18 –
Guys, I always figured the fox stang shocks/struts were a direct bolt on. The lowering springs are, correct?
What is I bought a Bullitt suspension kit. Would it all work together since I'd be replacing all the parts?
FYI: The Bullitt kit comes with Tokico shocks, strits and springs.
 If this kit lowers the 99-04 stangs about 3/4", then how much you think it'll lower the bird?
I'm guessing about 1.5"

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #19 –
Quote from: Redheadfoxx;104353
Guys, I always figured the fox stang shocks/struts were a direct bolt on. The lowering springs are, correct?
What is I bought a Bullitt suspension kit. Would it all work together since I'd be replacing all the parts?
FYI: The Bullitt kit comes with Tokico shocks, strits and springs.
 If this kit lowers the 99-04 stangs about 3/4", then how much you think it'll lower the bird?
I'm guessing about 1.5"


Try it, find out and let us know.

Take height measurements at all 4 corners before and after.

Front sway bar won't work, and the rear shocks will be too short...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #20 –
will the shocks still be too short when the car is lowered the 1.5" or so?

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #21 –
Quote from: Redheadfoxx;104383
will the shocks still be too short when the car is lowered the 1.5" or so?


Yes
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #22 –
Even if I reverse the mount?

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Reply #23 –
Quote from: Redheadfoxx;104409
Even if I reverse the mount?


Did you even read this thread? 

They can be used, but they are still technically too short even with the mount reversed.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

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Reply #24 –
Yes, I read this thread. I guess I misunderstood. I thought if the car was lowered, then that would make up for the 1.5"

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #25 –
If the car is lowered, then you should be ok.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Redheadfoxx;104353
Guys, I always figured the fox stang shocks/struts were a direct bolt on. The lowering springs are, correct?
What is I bought a Bullitt suspension kit. Would it all work together since I'd be replacing all the parts?
FYI: The Bullitt kit comes with Tokico shocks, strits and springs.
 If this kit lowers the 99-04 stangs about 3/4", then how much you think it'll lower the bird?
I'm guessing about 1.5"


I used that exact kit on darkthunder. click on the link in my sig to see how it sits. Personally I like the kit. I didn't have a problem with the rear shocks. I did have a problem with the struts though. My strut mounts were too tall and I couldn't thread the nut on enough. I ended up buying caster/camber plates to remedy this. You my not have this prob, but just so you are aware.

Also it lowered my bird about 1.5 inches, slightly lower in the rear.
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #27 –
Did you reverse the shock mounts on the back,or did you just bolt them in?
How long have you had it? How does it ride/handle? Any complaints?
Oh yeah, and which c/c plates did you go with, MM?

>>Mustang Rear Shock Install w/ Pics

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Redheadfoxx;104873
Did you reverse the shock mounts on the back,or did you just bolt them in?
How long have you had it? How does it ride/handle? Any complaints?
Oh yeah, and which c/c plates did you go with, MM?


I am the author of this thread. I tried both ways. Either way worked for me. I had it for about a year before I partically parted the car out for financial reasons.

I really like the kit. Second best handling car I've ever driven. First would be my buddies Stang with  Bilstein BTS kit. But his ride is pretty darn stiff. So much so that I dodge bumps and holes on the road. The Bullitt kit rides stiffer than stock, but not that bad. I actually wish the rears where a little stiffer.

And yes I used MM c/c plates. I would buy the kit again if I get the cash, along with some CHE adjustable rear lower control arms to adjust rear ride height.
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

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Reply #29 –
Koni makes rear shocks for the T-Birds as well as the front struts.  They work nice with the coils overs.  Bought mine from Griggs Racing.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp