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supernova1987a · 05-14-2001, 07:02 PM

Hello Folks: Before I replaced the shocks on my '89 hatchback I searched through this forum about using '99 and later Stang shocks on Fox cars, the opinions are diversified. Well, I've done it, and here's what I found:

The shocks are a perfect fit;
The struts will fit but they are about an inch longer than Fox struts. I called various places (mustang parts specialty included) to confirm this.

However I think it's possible to modify the struts and make it fit. You will have to extend the threaded top portion an inch, I don't know how easy this can be done in a machine shop, chances are it's not worth the hassle.

In case some other Stangers out there as poor as me...

05-14-2001, 07:02 PM	#1
supernova1987a Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Piscataway,NJ,USA Posts: 150	To set the record straight... Hello Folks: Before I replaced the shocks on my '89 hatchback I searched through this forum about using '99 and later Stang shocks on Fox cars, the opinions are diversified. Well, I've done it, and here's what I found: The shocks are a perfect fit; The struts will fit but they are about an inch longer than Fox struts. I called various places (mustang parts specialty included) to confirm this. However I think it's possible to modify the struts and make it fit. You will have to extend the threaded top portion an inch, I don't know how easy this can be done in a machine shop, chances are it's not worth the hassle. In case some other Stangers out there as poor as me...