SN95 vs. FOX shocks and struts

97snakedriver · 03-25-2001, 09:07 PM

Will the shocks and struts for SN95s fit the FOX bodies?

Thanks!

84_GT350 · 03-25-2001, 09:10 PM

I'm pretty sure they won't. I'm almost positive that SN-95 spindles have a difference in where you bolt the strut up. Of course, switching to SN-95 spindles in your Fox body will improve it's handling.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Fairmont Kevin · 03-25-2001, 11:52 PM

Yes, but the strut to spindle bolts are lower on the strut. I'm not quite sure what effect this will have.

kevin

79 Fairmont SW, 5.0HO, C80E-F heads, Weiand Xcelerator, Demon 625, T5X, 8.8, 3.73, SN95 front brakes, SN95GT wheels, etc, etc, etc. Not fast enough yet! http://www.angelfire.com/md2/bug

[This message has been edited by Fairmont Kevin (edited 03-25-2001).]

SmokeyDP · 03-26-2001, 12:30 AM

www.stangparts.com sells 99-2000GT shock/strut take offs from saleens, and they claim they will fit a 92GT. I ordered all 4, so when I put them on (a week or two) I will let u know how it goes.

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties
Flowmasters
All Power
Super Chip

97snakedriver · 03-26-2001, 01:23 AM

Thanks.

I have a friend that needs new shocks and struts. If the dampers I took off my 97 Cobra(<5000 miles) will fit, then it will save him a fair amount of money.

SmokeyDP · 03-26-2001, 11:19 AM

I just got off the phone with Stangparts. They said they made an error on their page and that the shocks and struts from 94-2000 are the same, but they WONT fit a 87-93. So much for $70 shocks and struts.

Scott

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties
Flowmasters
All Power
Super Chip

Unit 5302 · 03-26-2001, 01:53 PM

Bu!!**** !

I've got the 99GT struts on my car (87GT) right now.

They'll fit no problems, I got mine from Stangparts too. The front end does appear slightly higher, but I'm pretty sure that's because of weak rear springs.

I see no reason for the shocks not to.

Kool94Gt · 03-27-2001, 09:33 AM

I have them on my 85 Convert. right now. They will as long you have stock height springs. You can't use them with lowering springs. You might want to do a search on the Corral for a thread on this.

[This message has been edited by Kool94Gt (edited 03-27-2001).]

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03-25-2001, 09:10 PM	#2
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	I'm pretty sure they won't. I'm almost positive that SN-95 spindles have a difference in where you bolt the strut up. Of course, switching to SN-95 spindles in your Fox body will improve it's handling. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

03-25-2001, 11:52 PM	#3
Fairmont Kevin Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 3	Yes, but the strut to spindle bolts are lower on the strut. I'm not quite sure what effect this will have. kevin 79 Fairmont SW, 5.0HO, C80E-F heads, Weiand Xcelerator, Demon 625, T5X, 8.8, 3.73, SN95 front brakes, SN95GT wheels, etc, etc, etc. Not fast enough yet! http://www.angelfire.com/md2/bug [This message has been edited by Fairmont Kevin (edited 03-25-2001).]

03-26-2001, 12:30 AM	#4
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	www.stangparts.com sells 99-2000GT shock/strut take offs from saleens, and they claim they will fit a 92GT. I ordered all 4, so when I put them on (a week or two) I will let u know how it goes. ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties Flowmasters All Power Super Chip

03-26-2001, 01:23 AM	#5
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Thanks. I have a friend that needs new shocks and struts. If the dampers I took off my 97 Cobra(<5000 miles) will fit, then it will save him a fair amount of money.

03-26-2001, 11:19 AM	#6
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	I just got off the phone with Stangparts. They said they made an error on their page and that the shocks and struts from 94-2000 are the same, but they WONT fit a 87-93. So much for $70 shocks and struts. Scott ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties Flowmasters All Power Super Chip

03-26-2001, 01:53 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Bu!!**** ! I've got the 99GT struts on my car (87GT) right now. They'll fit no problems, I got mine from Stangparts too. The front end does appear slightly higher, but I'm pretty sure that's because of weak rear springs. I see no reason for the shocks not to.

03-27-2001, 09:33 AM	#8
Kool94Gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 10	I have them on my 85 Convert. right now. They will as long you have stock height springs. You can't use them with lowering springs. You might want to do a search on the Corral for a thread on this. [This message has been edited by Kool94Gt (edited 03-27-2001).]