Suspension questions Mach1 or Bullitt for Fox Stang....

[93 LX]

PPI sells these and claims they are upgrades for the Fox stang.. what do you think?

This... Bullitt front and rear strut, shock and spring set, these are a fantastic and economical suspension upgrade!, limited quantity, perfect for 1987-04 Mustangs!, new..." $599.99 http://www.performancepartsinc.com/images/bullittsus.jpg

Or this.."Mach 1 front and rear strut, shock and spring set, these are a fantastic and economical suspension upgrade!, perfect for 1987-04 Mustangs!, new..." %589.99

Thanks..

 

[stang&2Birds]

They are an upgrade for handling! IMHO, those are "the best and safest" handling upgrades.

Note: In reality, there are trade-offs! In this case, the qtr mile times will be a little less. And, the harsh GT ride will become even more harsh!

So, in summary:
o Better handling
o Slightly less qtr mile times
o Harsher ride.

Also, you'll loose tire clearance! And, you should get an MM bumpsteer kit! Also, you'll likely need an MM CC plate. So, for better handling, add ~$300 -> $350 for the those parts, and another ?$70? for the alignment.

Yup, adds up quick.

With my 245's on the front, sn95 spindles, and '86 front fenders, I can not lower my car much. So, I used the Steeda front spring spacers.
Mustang 86 - Mach1 Springs

The Steeda spacers raise the front ~0.40" -> 0.45".

 

[93 LX]

Well here is what I will be installing them on.

93 LX thats lowered from the 1st owner by cutting the springs. I installed "onion head" camber caster plates from a 82 Mustang. I am lowered to the point that the top of the tire is at the botton of the front fender opening. I am running ponys with 245/55/16 Hancook Ventus 2. The shocks and struts are koni's but I need new front struts. They are leaking at the top and the rebuild cost as much as new ones.

I am sure this will raise the car which is what I want in the long run.... so with this added information what do you think?

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

How did you install cc plates from an 82 Mustang on a 93 LX? The bolt pattern is different between those two cars. I tried putting new ones in my 81 and they wouldn't work, I had to use the originals.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Damn, the price of that kit went way up!


I remember when you would get the struts, shocks springs AND F&R sway bars for $399.

 

[Shakerhood]

I would pick the Bullitt stuff over the Mach!

 

[93 LX]

I dont know I installed the onion heads but removing the all of the 93 stuff and then just bolting up the onion head stuff off of the pre 85 mustang. I am not sure if it was a 82 however the build date was late in 82. the car was just a chassis so I didnt have anything to tell what year it was so maybe it was an 83...

 

[93 LX]

I would pick the Bullitt stuff over the Mach!

I was thinking that too. maybe i will look in ebay for the same setup.. maybe cheaper...

 

[Shakerhood]

I was thinking that too. maybe i will look in ebay for the same setup.. maybe cheaper...

Just be careful on E Bay as people will call anything Bullitt stuff, I did get mine from PPI and it was the real stuff and is a great upgrade over Stock!

 

[93 LX]

Just be careful on E Bay as people will call anything Bullitt stuff, I did get mine from PPI and it was the real stuff and is a great upgrade over Stock!

Hows the ride quality? Also did you pay this price they have now? Its above if you missed the price.

 

[Shakerhood]

Ride and Handling are very good, I bought my stuff a few years ago and I think the Struts, Shocks, and Springs were about $400.

 

[skunk21]

I also have the '01 bullitt springs. The car handles way better, and yes the ride is a little stiffer but not horrible and I wouldn't change a thing. I actually got mine from steve @ tousley ford, the mach & bullitt springs & struts can still be had from ford. I just pulled my slip out from them, I paid $210 for the 4 springs about $47 cheaper than PPI. The spring part #'s are 1R3Z*5560*AA (rears) & 1R3Z*5310*CA ( front), I researched the #'s on the bullitt website and these are the real bullitt spring #'s. I would give Tousley a call for the heck of it and get a price, ask for steve and tell him you are a mustang club member and he will take good care of you. I have done business with them for over 5yrs, great people. I'm not knocking PPI either I have used them also but if you can save some cash go for it.