Yet another Fox with Bullitt springs

jrgoffin · 09-22-2003, 09:26 PM

Not that this hasn't been too common lately, but thought I would add another! The Bullitt springs are great - a huge improvement in ride over the FRPP B's and C's. The ride height is level now with about 1.25" above each tire. With Bilstein struts/shocks and the 245/45-17 Nitto 555's, the handling is phenominal! I also have lots of polyurethane (including the spring isolators) and a very rigid suspension. Hope these pictures will show up!

billheis · 09-23-2003, 10:49 AM

Nice ride! Does Ford RAcing carry thoseor do you have to get them from the dealer?
Bill

jrgoffin · 09-23-2003, 01:45 PM

Thanks!

You can buy the springs through Ford although they are a bit more expensive. I picked these up from Gene Evans Racing in GA (www.gefracing.com) but they can also be had from Jim at PPI. I paid about $150+shipping whereas they will go for about $185 at the dealer. In any case, they are great springs and with the linear rates (600 & 250), the ride is great!

Ford part #'s:
Front: 1R3Z-5310-CA
Rear: 1R3Z-5560-AA

toplestang · 09-23-2003, 06:20 PM

You must be a proud pappa. What method did you use to install them ? did you drop the whole control arm or did you use the old crowbar method ? Im interested because when installing lowered style springs (short) the crowbar is sufficient but with these bullit springs (longer) I would think its much more difficult. anyways its look real sweet !!

Enjoy !
Ralph
Miami, fl
aka back in the day as Goodies01.

jrgoffin · 09-23-2003, 08:43 PM

Thanks again. Yeah, I love driving my car, tons of power and great handling!

The springs were a bit of work. I didn't want to spend the $200+ for the Ford internal spring compressor, so I bought an "outside" compressor (or a set, rather) from a local auto parts store. The problem is the lack of room between the a-arm and the upper perch - I had to cut the threaded rod on each compressor down so I could wedge it in. It would have been easier to drop the control arm, but even with a torch, the lower bolts wouldn't budge!

It worked out though, and the ride is well worth it!!

09-22-2003, 09:26 PM	#1
jrgoffin Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 79	Yet another Fox with Bullitt springs Not that this hasn't been too common lately, but thought I would add another! The Bullitt springs are great - a huge improvement in ride over the FRPP B's and C's. The ride height is level now with about 1.25" above each tire. With Bilstein struts/shocks and the 245/45-17 Nitto 555's, the handling is phenominal! I also have lots of polyurethane (including the spring isolators) and a very rigid suspension. Hope these pictures will show up! __________________ '90 LX Too many mods... Rear-Disc tech

09-23-2003, 10:49 AM	#2
billheis Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Posts: 178	Nice ride! Does Ford RAcing carry thoseor do you have to get them from the dealer? Bill __________________ Bill Heiser 90 Convertable 5.0 LX, ported E7s w/ THumper valve job, TFS street, FR 65mm TB, B cam w/1.7 cobra rockers, kirban AFPR, Mac CAI, Mac Headers, off road h, 3 chamber flows, Crane ign. box, 3:73s, Art Carr AOD & 2600 converter

09-23-2003, 01:45 PM	#3
jrgoffin Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 79	Thanks! You can buy the springs through Ford although they are a bit more expensive. I picked these up from Gene Evans Racing in GA (www.gefracing.com) but they can also be had from Jim at PPI. I paid about $150+shipping whereas they will go for about $185 at the dealer. In any case, they are great springs and with the linear rates (600 & 250), the ride is great! Ford part #'s: Front: 1R3Z-5310-CA Rear: 1R3Z-5560-AA __________________ '90 LX Too many mods... Rear-Disc tech

09-23-2003, 06:20 PM	#4
toplestang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 12	Nice ! You must be a proud pappa. What method did you use to install them ? did you drop the whole control arm or did you use the old crowbar method ? Im interested because when installing lowered style springs (short) the crowbar is sufficient but with these bullit springs (longer) I would think its much more difficult. anyways its look real sweet !! Enjoy ! Ralph Miami, fl aka back in the day as Goodies01.

09-23-2003, 08:43 PM	#5
jrgoffin Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 79	Thanks again. Yeah, I love driving my car, tons of power and great handling! The springs were a bit of work. I didn't want to spend the $200+ for the Ford internal spring compressor, so I bought an "outside" compressor (or a set, rather) from a local auto parts store. The problem is the lack of room between the a-arm and the upper perch - I had to cut the threaded rod on each compressor down so I could wedge it in. It would have been easier to drop the control arm, but even with a torch, the lower bolts wouldn't budge! It worked out though, and the ride is well worth it!! __________________ '90 LX Too many mods... Rear-Disc tech

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