Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 21y 6m 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/01/09 02:10 AM Share Posted 30/01/09 02:10 AM Guys a quick heads up. Initially we thought it was just the springs in the BF2 that were different to BF1 and BA. Well, due to RUSSF6 learning the hard way we now know that BF2 Shocks - ie. R Spec type will not fit the earlier models. The Shock body is about 3 inches longer on the BF2 resulting in a very high ride height when fitted to earlier model cars. This relates to OEM FPV/Ford parts.CheersRob 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 31/01/09 07:47 AM Share Posted 31/01/09 07:47 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-813956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 7m 9d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 01/02/09 10:32 AM Share Posted 01/02/09 10:32 AM How long as in hours did it take to find out??And pat.. why didnt we know this earlier Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-814663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 10m 1d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 01/02/09 10:34 AM Share Posted 01/02/09 10:34 AM I got told by alot of people that they would take a day or so to drop down but after a week they were still the same height.Russ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-814665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian6T T.P.I.S. Donating Members 2,578 Member For: 20y 4m 11d Gender: Male Location: SoR, WA Posted 01/02/09 11:34 AM Share Posted 01/02/09 11:34 AM You can use BA - BFI shock and spring together in a BFII but must be both shock and spring at the same time. The BFII sring has a larger diameter then the BA-BFI. The BF shock and spring will not fit in BA-BFI.I found this out due to Bilstien not making a shock for BFII yet that's why my car is fitted with BA-BFI Bilstein shocks and king springs and my stock shock has been sent to Bilstien for them to make a shock to suit. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-814721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 21y 6m 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/02/09 08:15 PM Author Share Posted 01/02/09 08:15 PM ok I should clarify this. technically, they will fit. HOWEVER, the ride height is abnormally high as the shock body is 3 inches longer. When I sold these shocks to Russ the information I had was that the BF2 SPRINGS would not fit, however the shocks would. Here is the thread :http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...8&hl=shocksRuss had his guy fit them up (the shocks fit) however ride height was very high....when they did not settle, Russ took them back and pulled them out. At that point, they compared to the BA shock and noted the significant difference in length. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-814815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke them tyres Member 557 Member For: 17y 3m 24d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 27/05/09 12:39 PM Share Posted 27/05/09 12:39 PM (edited) Koni now make the red "special" single adjustables for the BFII front............part number: 82-2535SP1.The BA/BFI part number is 82-2535. These have a lower spring seat than the BFII.The BFII part apparently has a circlip and 2 spring seat positions, so it could be used for either model. Will be picking them up this week and will advise if different to what I have been told.The cost is an extra $50 a pair (approx $650). Edited 27/05/09 12:41 PM by Smoke them tyres Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-882242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke them tyres Member 557 Member For: 17y 3m 24d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 30/05/09 12:54 AM Share Posted 30/05/09 12:54 AM BFII part does indeed have 2 circlip positions. There is a seat collar that sits over it and then the spring seat is slid over the top of both. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-883132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
envyxr Member 201 Member For: 16y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: sunshine coast Posted 28/09/09 12:43 AM Share Posted 28/09/09 12:43 AM I have a BA MKII with pedders coilovers all round would I be able to put these on a BF MKII or would I have to get a whole new set? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-937271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 7d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 28/09/09 01:25 AM Share Posted 28/09/09 01:25 AM If you change a complete strut (like your coilovers) then yes they will fit. One of the first FGs we had got BA Struts and springs, it sat exactly how we wanted it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/54034-important-bf2-shockssprings-will-not-fit-earlier-models/#findComment-937283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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