Shock Question (Top Nut, Front Struts)

[DTNODYA]

Is this what it's supposed to look like?



OK, here's what I did. I took a little spacer out that was in the middle of the bump stop ... here's a pic:






Is this OK for me to do the other side this way? Will taking that little thing out, hurt anything? The top looks good now but I could tell that it raised the rotor (or lowered the car) about 1/4 or 1/8 inch. I want to do the other side but I also want to be sure that it won't hurt anything. Please let me know if any of you have a clue.

 

[03ghoststang]

yes that is how it should look like, but you still have the big stock one on right?

 

[DTNODYA]

yes that is how it should look like, but you still have the big stock one on right?

Yeah. If you are talking about the spacer? Here's what I did:




Now please tell me that I am good to go (regarding CC plates), so I can pop the top on this beer.

 

[03ghoststang]

Yeah. If you are talking about the spacer? Here's what I did:




Now please tell me that I am good to go (regarding CC plates), so I can pop the top on this beer.

yeah your good

once you get the C/C kit they come with spacers too, so you will mix and match then

 

[4.6_02_Black_GT]

Houston yes the front sets about 1/2 incher than the rear. Not that uncommon, though, its the Ford in it.

 

[DTNODYA]

Ohhhhhh... I see. So I will take out the stocker and play around with different sizes that come with the CC plates?

Thx for all the help peeps.

 

[tomustang]

and yes for having a 2 inch drop, you really need CC plates or you will hose your inner tire line real fast. install is done in about 1.5 hours if you take your time.

yeah you run down to 2in, sometimes C/C Plates won't ever get you to a perfect alingment because the front is way out of the geometry, it will get you close though

 

[HoustonGT]

Houston yes the front sets about 1/2 incher than the rear. Not that uncommon, though, its the Ford in it.

Haha, yea but its so damn annoying to me. Stupid Sportlines I'm either taking out one of the front isolators or saving for some H&R SuperSports

 

[DTNODYA]

yeah you run down to 2in, sometimes C/C Plates won't ever get you to a perfect alingment because the front is way out of the geometry, it will get you close though

I think it might be 1/3/4in or 2. It has been a long time since I bought the springs and I honestly don't remember. They have to help tho'.

How much more adjustment do CC plates give you?