Caster/Camber plates?

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I have installed new springs on my car and I am next going to install new struts. I was looking into getting some CC plates and then having the car aligned. I was wondering what plates everyone has. Also, in the picture below you can see how close my strut brace is to the stock plates. Does anyone have plates along with a strut brace? I was wondering which CC plates are low profile enough to clear my brace.
<img src="http://www.mustangmods.com/data/393/p3281094mm.jpg">


Final question...Has anyone had a regular Ford dealer align their car with plates? I never take my car to a Ford dealer b/c I never can trust them, but when it comes to alignment I dont have much choice. Thanks!

 

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i have Maximum Motorsports C/C plates on my 94 and they don't interfer with the strut tower brace.

 

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I do alignments for a living and Ive installed all kinds of CC plates and I think the Maximum Motorsport plates are by far the best. They are the easiest to install and look the best and give the most adjustment

 

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The MM are nice but require drilling a 4th hole. That isn't a bigdeal, but it is more work and I dont really need the extra support on my car. Hotchkis has a nice compact set, but they cost even more than the MMs. For $200 the MMs are a good deal.

Here are the Hotchkis ones:
<img src="http://www.hotchkis.net/frames/catalog/cat_hp_part_pics/3001_2_oncar.jpg">

 

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The Hotchkis will provide a smoother ride due to the bearings. They use a rubber/urethane bushing. Everyone else uses spherical steel bushings. I wish I had done the Hotchkis way back when. Now I'm going coil overs so I will need a 4 bolt plate like MM's.

 

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I am searching for some C/C plates and I was going to get the MM but now I will look into the Hotchkis. Where did you get yours Shaun?

 

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hmm double post

 

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swingline said:

I am searching for some C/C plates and I was going to get the MM but now I will look into the Hotchkis. Where did you get yours Shaun?

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I haven't yet. I just posted that picture directly from Hotchkis' website. I wish my engine bay paint was that shiny

I do like the MMs though for only $200.

 

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I have the Steedas with a MAC STB. They work and fit fine, but they are ugly

I like the look of the UPR ones that are like shark fins, and stainless!
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Yea I think the MMs are very nice and for only $200 they probably can't be beat. I guess I will just have to break out the drill.
<img src="http://www.maximummotorsports.com/images/large/CC9994.gif">

 

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MM plates fit just fine with the STB.

 

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Cool. I will go with the MM.

 

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baglock1 said:

MM plates fit just fine with the STB.

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I wonder why yours are completely black whereas the ones I posted have a stainless or silver camber adjustment plate?

 

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I have Maximum Motorsports....they look very nice and have done a great job.

 

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somebody post a pic of their steeda cc plates

 

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These are for the front only correct? Sorry if stupid question. New to stang supspension.

 

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Green_Meanie said:

These are for the front only correct? Sorry if stupid question. New to stang supspension.

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Yes, only the front.

 

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S/CBlack95GT said:

Yes, only the front.

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Thanks. So what is used in the rear for adjustments?

 

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Green_Meanie said:

Thanks. So what is used in the rear for adjustments?

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There is no way or need to adjust the rear b/c it is a live axle. The caster and camber remain constant no matter what, unless you smack a curb or something

 

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S/CBlack95GT said:

There is no way or need to adjust the rear b/c it is a live axle. The caster and camber remain constant no matter what, unless you smack a curb or something

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Hmmm, interesting. So, no matter how low car is or how big a wheel goes on it the rear wheels will always be aligned correctly?