Springs and alignment?

poranksta · April 4th, 2010, 06:02 PM

I was getting some work done on my mustang this weekend at the local shop, and I was talking to my mechanic about lowering my stang. He got a

look on his face. He proceeded to tell me that if I did that, I would not be able to get the alignment right without buying special struts and that it would horribly increase my tire wear.

Would lowering my stang 1.5in with an Eibach pro kit hurt anything? What would the ride be like? Loosey goosey, or firm/tight.

I have stock struts,shocks, and caster camber plates. I am going to buy struts/shocks soon however. Either the eibach pro kit ones, or tokico adjustable..

Here is the kit..
Eibach Pro Kit Springs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Dolbs4082 · April 4th, 2010, 07:01 PM

get a set of c/c plates as well. your ride with be alittle stiffer. and if you dont get the cc plates it will be hard for them to align it properly.

I've got my front end lowered about 2.25 inches and they can still align it with a set of off set rack bushings and c/c plates.

jdos1 · April 4th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Order them from CjPonyParts.com on friday-sunday, you get 10% off and free shipping, usually better pricing than AM.

shelton gt 500 · April 4th, 2010, 07:08 PM

you can get a set of c/c plates from steeda or many other companys....i went with UPR shark billet c/c/plates....they look nice and work very well for 150.00 shipped. You will not really need aftermarket shocks and struts if you lower it 1.5 to 2.0 anything beyond that and you will need them to keep from bottoming out.

Bullitt5339 · April 4th, 2010, 07:54 PM

I have the shark plates as well, but wouldn't suggest anyone buying them. I'd go with Maximum Motorsports or J&M plates. The UPR sharks work OK at first, but once you get addicted to suspension, they don't have the adjustment needed to get 4-5 degrees positive caster, which is what works best in the Mustang.

shelton gt 500 · April 4th, 2010, 07:58 PM

upr does carry the 4 bolt c/c plates for a good price.

JerseyTrueBlue · April 4th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Did everyone miss the fact that he said he had caster camber plates? Holy oblivious to the original post!

mrbigjeep · April 4th, 2010, 10:43 PM

you'll be fine with a 1.5" drop with the stock stuff. if you already have the cc plates then you are definitely golden.

if you don't, then it won't be any "harder" to align. just as simple as the stock plates won't have enough adjustment for camber most likely

LGHTNG02GT · April 4th, 2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by JerseyTrueBlue

Did everyone miss the fact that he said he had caster camber plates? Holy oblivious to the original post!

+1

it wont hurt a thing. just do it and loose the 4X4 look our cars have at the stock ride height.

April 4th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#1
poranksta Regular 2002 GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston/Humble Posts: 429 iTrader: 1 reviews	Springs and alignment? I was getting some work done on my mustang this weekend at the local shop, and I was talking to my mechanic about lowering my stang. He got a look on his face. He proceeded to tell me that if I did that, I would not be able to get the alignment right without buying special struts and that it would horribly increase my tire wear. Would lowering my stang 1.5in with an Eibach pro kit hurt anything? What would the ride be like? Loosey goosey, or firm/tight. I have stock struts,shocks, and caster camber plates. I am going to buy struts/shocks soon however. Either the eibach pro kit ones, or tokico adjustable.. Here is the kit.. Eibach Pro Kit Springs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

April 4th, 2010, 07:01 PM	#2
Dolbs4082 I Blumpkin Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kansas Posts: 5,958 iTrader: 0 reviews	get a set of c/c plates as well. your ride with be alittle stiffer. and if you dont get the cc plates it will be hard for them to align it properly. I've got my front end lowered about 2.25 inches and they can still align it with a set of off set rack bushings and c/c plates. __________________ MM + Cleavage member #22

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April 4th, 2010, 10:15 PM	#7
JerseyTrueBlue Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 3 reviews	Did everyone miss the fact that he said he had caster camber plates? Holy oblivious to the original post! __________________ True Blue Crew Member #2 315's Crew Member (Dat azz) 255/298 Founder of the please leave my signature alone, I want it to say what I put there and don't appreciate you deleting it club

April 4th, 2010, 10:43 PM	#8
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	you'll be fine with a 1.5" drop with the stock stuff. if you already have the cc plates then you are definitely golden. if you don't, then it won't be any "harder" to align. just as simple as the stock plates won't have enough adjustment for camber most likely __________________ cams + 150 shot

April 4th, 2010, 07:08 PM	#4
shelton gt 500 Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Breckenridge TX Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can get a set of c/c plates from steeda or many other companys....i went with UPR shark billet c/c/plates....they look nice and work very well for 150.00 shipped. You will not really need aftermarket shocks and struts if you lower it 1.5 to 2.0 anything beyond that and you will need them to keep from bottoming out.

April 4th, 2010, 07:54 PM	#5
Bullitt5339 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Bullitt 12.25@110.4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,599 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have the shark plates as well, but wouldn't suggest anyone buying them. I'd go with Maximum Motorsports or J&M plates. The UPR sharks work OK at first, but once you get addicted to suspension, they don't have the adjustment needed to get 4-5 degrees positive caster, which is what works best in the Mustang.

April 4th, 2010, 07:58 PM	#6
shelton gt 500 Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Breckenridge TX Posts: 311 iTrader: 0 reviews	upr does carry the 4 bolt c/c plates for a good price.

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