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everything about fox springs.. - 5/13/2008 1:57:34 PM

fausty

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im swapping out the rear shocks and i might as well go ahead and put some springs in there as well.for those of you guys who have used the fox 4cyl springs i need to know exactly what you bought and exactly how to cut the springs as well.any information will be appreciated and i only want to do this once and do it the right way with no mess ups.so give me all the info i will need and what i need to do to make them fit.i know your supposed to cut some of the srpings and yes i did search but i didnt get the exact specifications on how to make this work.so anyone with info please post.thanks.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/13/2008 2:52:58 PM

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i believe the people using fox springs are only using them in the front. I believe the ideal combo is stock gt springs in the back with the foxes in the front ranging from stock to 1/2 a coil cut. PM ZW99GT, i believe he has/had some fox springs on his ride

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:36:22 AM

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iight thanks.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 10:18:27 AM

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I can send you my 4CLY fox springs if you want them. I don't think people cut them. You cut the rears exactly 1coil , and you'll be good to go.

I really like the stance of my car, but I'm going with coilovers.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 10:20:19 AM

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around here people cut one coil out of the front 4cyl springs and keep the gt springs

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 12:17:23 PM

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around here people cut one coil out of the front 4cyl springs and keep the gt springs

Do you have any pics of that? My car scrapes on everything, and the chin spolier is pretty damn low. I can't imagine them without a coil.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 3:33:56 PM

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My 4cyl springs are cut 1/2 turn......

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 4:11:40 PM

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wow jay c that stance is perfect.how does it ride?and is that the rear gt springs out back?and zw i would just need to drop in the springs and im set to go if i buy them off you?

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 6:49:31 PM

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wow jay c that stance is perfect.how does it ride?and is that the rear gt springs out back?and zw i would just need to drop in the springs and im set to go if i buy them off you?

Yes sir. I'll even send you my isolators, incase some of yours a chewed up. Pop out the old, and in with the new. Mine aren't cut or modified at all, so if you wanted to go lower, you can do it yourself.

Here's the stance. Back when I had 17's. Sorry it looked so stupid. stock rear springs

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 7:53:19 PM

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wow jay c that stance is perfect.how does it ride?and is that the rear gt springs out back?and zw i would just need to drop in the springs and im set to go if i buy them off you?

Thanks, the front has Lakewood 90/10 so it kinda just floats along , the rear is Fox V8 springs cut to height with AGX adjustables. The rear is set rather stiff but not harsh at all.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 7:56:33 PM

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JayC... well, 1st of all this is off topic...

but wuts done to your car?

and to stay on topic... how are 4banger springs and 90/10s on the street? are they 90/10s for a new edge? or the shorter, fox ones?

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:16:13 PM

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quote:

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JayC... well, 1st of all this is off topic...

but wuts done to your car?

and to stay on topic... how are 4banger springs and 90/10s on the street? are they 90/10s for a new edge? or the shorter, fox ones?

This should answer all your Q's

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TrickFlow ported upper plenum
BBK 75mm TB
NX EFI Kit
NX/MSD window switch
SVT Focus fuel pump
Speedy Dyno Tune (SCT Flasher) N/A & N2O tunes
180* T-stat
Steeda Pullies
9"K&N w/ no airbox
Denscharger MAF to TB only
Flowtech Longtubes
MAC o/r x-pipe
Hooker Aero-chambers w/ tails
Hawker Battery
Energy Poly Motor Mounts

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UPR shifter
King Cobra clutch w kevlar disc
Fidanza Al. flywheel
Axle tubes welded
Detriot True Trac
UPR Girdle
Moser Axles
FRPP Alum. Driveshaft
UPR Driveshaft Safety Loop

Suspension:

Fox-body 4cyl springs(NAPA #270-3060) up front w/ Fox Lakewood 90/10 struts
Fox-body V8 rear springs (cut)
KYB AGX adjustable rear shocks (Fox length)
Airbag in RR spring
No front swaybar
No rear swaybar
UPR sub-frame connectors
UPR Pro Series Lower Control Arms, solid/spherical ends
UPR Pro Series adjustable uppers, spherical ends
Jegs Poly axle bushings
Torque boxes welded
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Wheels/tires

Front - 165x15 on 15x4 Centerline Telstars
Rear - 26x11.5x15 Hoosier QTP's on 15x8w/5"bs Centerline Telstars

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:36:58 PM

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and... hows it on the street?

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:45:32 PM

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and... hows it on the street?

I don't have 90/10's but the fox springs are great on the street.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:50:03 PM

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yea i have 4 banger springs, no swaybar, and strange 10 ways(always set as loose as possible), and skinnies, on my fox...

my main concern is how are 90/10s daily driving? i think ill just do it and deal with it

im tempted to pull te 4banger springs out of my fox and throw them in the 02

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:52:40 PM

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I have stock struts with 115k miles, fox 4's, 3.5in welds and no sway bar on my DD. I can't imagine adding that 90/10's would upset mine anymore than it already is

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/14/2008 8:59:12 PM

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thats what im thinkin, it cant be anything i cant deal with, the way the 5.0 is set up didnt bother me at all, if anything leavin red lights was fun lol

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/15/2008 3:48:20 AM

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and... hows it on the street?

Not bad at all. The front settles down very well in curves and doesn't dive excessivly on braking. It's very comfy for interstate driving as well

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/15/2008 1:50:32 PM

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well i think im going to buy the kyb agx adjustable rear shocks and use fox springs upfront.if i want to cut my rear gt springs will i need to have a different shock out back or will the adjustable work fine with cut gt springs in the back?and zw im getting paid tomrow so i think im going to take those springs off your hands?have any pics?what condition are they in?let me know.

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RE: everything about fox springs.. - 5/15/2008 3:33:13 PM

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well i think im going to buy the kyb agx adjustable rear shocks and use fox springs upfront.if i want to cut my rear gt springs will i need to have a different shock out back or will the adjustable work fine with cut gt springs in the back?and zw im getting paid tomrow so i think im going to take those springs off your hands?have any pics?what condition are they in?let me know.

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