Questions about lowering

V8ornothing · January 16th, 2012, 05:55 PM

So I'm looking at buying a set of lowering springs, do I need caster camber plates for springs like the ford "b" springs? Anything else I need to know? These would be getting paired with koni double adjustable shocks and struts if that means anything.

p4ndiamond · January 16th, 2012, 06:45 PM

Yes i would also get some steeda x2's also are you will be eating tires for breakfast.

MustGT98allday · January 16th, 2012, 07:32 PM

i would get caster camber plates to help with the alignment. i have eibach sportlines with caster camber plates and still cant come even close to within spec on my caster or camber (and thats with the plates in the most postive position it can be.)

LGHTNG02GT · January 17th, 2012, 04:54 PM

i had those springs at one time...i didnt run anything other than those and shocks/struts (KYB GR2's) it DID wear the tires on the insides but i never took it for an alignment. i would go ahead and get the CC plates just to make sure you can get it back in spec (or at least close) the steeda X2 balljoints are another thing i'm looking at doing soon along with a bump-steer kit, especially now that i've got H&R SS's with no iso's.

termi_GT · January 17th, 2012, 05:10 PM

IMO B springs don't really lower it enough to need c/c plates. It should be able to be aligned it within specs without them.

97S281 · January 17th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by termi_GT

IMO B springs don't really lower it enough to need c/c plates. It should be able to be aligned it within specs without them.

Agreed. 2" drop I would get cc plates but not for anything less.

1989Gt. · January 17th, 2012, 09:06 PM

What about steeda springs in stock struts and sho ks

1996 GT · January 17th, 2012, 09:47 PM

I just ordered the C class springs last night. I went with that because its a linear spring instead of progressive. From what ive been told you will not need CC plates for it.

Jazzer The Cat · January 17th, 2012, 10:15 PM

CC plates are not "needed" but are a good idea, even if you DON'T lower the car

They allow much more adjustablilty for all things alignment, but most importantly, caster. Wider wheels like more caster and if you want to remove the camber one gets from lowering the car, they will allow one to get into OEM specs, where you will have trouble doing so on a moddest drop without them.

Jazzer

V8ornothing · January 18th, 2012, 12:06 AM

Ok so I passed up the b springs because I feel as though for the price I may as well go new or keep looking. What springs do you guys recommend without going so low I'm unable to get in driveways.

termi_GT · January 18th, 2012, 10:50 AM

I am a big fan of Votglands. Their ride qaulity is the same as stock and the stance is perfection IMO.

BMR Tech · January 18th, 2012, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

CC plates are not "needed" but are a good idea, even if you DON'T lower the car

They allow much more adjustablilty for all things alignment, but most importantly, caster. Wider wheels like more caster and if you want to remove the camber one gets from lowering the car, they will allow one to get into OEM specs, where you will have trouble doing so on a moddest drop without them.

Jazzer

Great info, I agree 100% with this.

I would (and have) CC Plates on every 79-04 I have owned/own....regardless of ride height.

sn95mustanggt · January 18th, 2012, 07:44 PM

Running those springs and im within specifications, they wouldnt hurt though.

January 16th, 2012, 05:55 PM	#1
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	Questions about lowering So I'm looking at buying a set of lowering springs, do I need caster camber plates for springs like the ford "b" springs? Anything else I need to know? These would be getting paired with koni double adjustable shocks and struts if that means anything. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

January 16th, 2012, 06:45 PM	#2
p4ndiamond Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Pacific Green Cobra 14.80 No traction Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes i would also get some steeda x2's also are you will be eating tires for breakfast. __________________ GT ENGINE (temporary) 4.30 Gears , 31 spline Moser axles , Detroit tru Trac diff, Jmod 4r70w , Pi intake Hitech stage 2 cam, Vortech V2 3.33 pulley. Alum drive shaft. Lowering kit x2 ball joints ,screamin demon coils, LCA "

January 16th, 2012, 07:32 PM	#3
MustGT98allday Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,282 iTrader: 2 reviews	i would get caster camber plates to help with the alignment. i have eibach sportlines with caster camber plates and still cant come even close to within spec on my caster or camber (and thats with the plates in the most postive position it can be.) __________________ pi swapped and dropped sn95

January 17th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#4
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 10 reviews	i had those springs at one time...i didnt run anything other than those and shocks/struts (KYB GR2's) it DID wear the tires on the insides but i never took it for an alignment. i would go ahead and get the CC plates just to make sure you can get it back in spec (or at least close) the steeda X2 balljoints are another thing i'm looking at doing soon along with a bump-steer kit, especially now that i've got H&R SS's with no iso's. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

January 17th, 2012, 05:10 PM	#5
termi_GT Hardcore Enthusiast 12.41@114 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 1,320 iTrader: 1 reviews	IMO B springs don't really lower it enough to need c/c plates. It should be able to be aligned it within specs without them. __________________ MM FOBRA CLUB CO-FOUNDER

January 17th, 2012, 09:06 PM	#7
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,799 iTrader: 0 reviews	What about steeda springs in stock struts and sho ks __________________ MM FOBRA CLUB MEMBER #1

January 17th, 2012, 09:47 PM	#8
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just ordered the C class springs last night. I went with that because its a linear spring instead of progressive. From what ive been told you will not need CC plates for it.

January 18th, 2012, 12:06 AM	#10
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok so I passed up the b springs because I feel as though for the price I may as well go new or keep looking. What springs do you guys recommend without going so low I'm unable to get in driveways. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

January 18th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#11
termi_GT Hardcore Enthusiast 12.41@114 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 1,320 iTrader: 1 reviews	I am a big fan of Votglands. Their ride qaulity is the same as stock and the stance is perfection IMO. __________________ MM FOBRA CLUB CO-FOUNDER

January 18th, 2012, 07:44 PM	#13
sn95mustanggt Enthusiast 98 GT, 93 Ranger! Join Date: May 2009 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 832 iTrader: 2 reviews	Running those springs and im within specifications, they wouldnt hurt though. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT-S/C Teksid in the works 1999 Mazda b3000- DD 05 Rancher - 4x4 07 zx6r 2009 Kfx450r yz 125 98 banshee- for sale

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