would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

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would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

May 08, 2008, 03:04:07 AM

just asking because i got a UPR coil over kit for the front and want to upgrade the back springs all at the same time.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-5560BL%20%20%20%20%201&comp=LRS

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #1 – May 08, 2008, 07:27:30 AM

Only if you use adjustable rear lower control arms and adjust the spring seats up a bunch. The Mustang springs are about 3" shorter than T-Bird springs.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #2 – May 08, 2008, 08:16:02 AM

I had no problem running Bullitt springs all around. The rear did sit about a 1/2 lower than the front though. Thought about buying some spacers or some ARLCAs but it just didn't bother me that much. My next setup will be very similar to yours. Coilovers in the front, Bullitt/Mach 1 Springs in the rear. Adjustable RLCAs wouldn't hurt either. :)

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #3 – May 08, 2008, 08:51:12 AM

How did you run Bullitt springs in the back without dragging your gas tank on the ground? When I had my Mach 1 and TC springs side by side there was at least 3" difference in height. I think there's actually a photo comparing them somewhere that someone else took...
*EDIT* Here's the pic, Cougar5.0 posted it:

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #4 – May 08, 2008, 03:07:25 PM

Not sure, but I do not recall the physical height difference between my rear springs being that significant. I've even had 3 other adults in my car and they only thing I remember that sped was my sagging exhaust.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #5 – May 08, 2008, 03:15:27 PM

I can't imagine how anyone could use the Bullitt/Mach1 rear springs without adjustable spring perches (or at least spacers). Saying they will work as a drop-in is really bad advice IMO.

Also, use the search fuction, dude -> http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=16552&highlight=spring

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #6 – May 08, 2008, 04:27:07 PM

You say bad advise I say experience, but whatever... :rolleyes:

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #7 – May 08, 2008, 05:24:15 PM

Since I had to raise the spring perches 1 1/4" over the already higher than stock setting of the CHE arms when using these springs & I was left at 27" from the ground to fender lip, where would lowering the mounting point of the spring by about another 1 1/2" leave you?

My quick calculation says that the fender lip will be 24.8" above the ground which is approximately a 3" drop from stock.

Not exactly a drop-in.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #8 – May 09, 2008, 02:22:06 PM

I'm sitting at 28 1/4 with bullits,with the che's almost maxed out on one side.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #9 – May 10, 2008, 02:48:52 AM

i ordered everything except the rear springs i got every last part UPR sells basically and a Q1A k-memeber so all i must buy or want to buy is rear shocks.

$100 is not to bad even with 50restos $15 flat rate shipping if i find a few parts to order it might not be a bad deal.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #10 – May 10, 2008, 09:00:35 AM

Quote from: Cougar5.0;217904

Since I had to raise the spring perches 1 1/4" over the already higher than stock setting of the CHE arms when using these springs & I was left at 27" from the ground to fender lip, where would lowering the mounting point of the spring by about another 1 1/2" leave you?

My quick calculation says that the fender lip will be 24.8" above the ground which is approximately a 3" drop from stock.

Not exactly a drop-in.

Also keep in mind that he had a 4-eye. The weight difference of a 4 eye may have something to do with it. Not to mention that even ford spec'd different springs for the 4-eye.

I have one of mine dropped 3" and I don't have any problems yet :hick:

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #11 – May 10, 2008, 01:50:30 PM

my gastank was practically on the ground with the bullit springs and stock control arms..

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #12 – May 10, 2008, 01:52:52 PM

i don't have stock controller arms

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=225

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #13 – May 10, 2008, 03:26:31 PM

Nope you don't.

I don't think you have "controller" arms at all.

would these 2001 Bullit springs work on the back of my 1988 Cougar XR7?

Reply #14 – May 10, 2008, 04:06:27 PM

Wrong length and not adjustable - who knew it didn't matter what I posted :hick: