Shock Question (Top Nut, Front Struts)

DTNODYA

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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.

 

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03ghoststang

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

 

DTNODYA

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03ghoststang said:

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

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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.

 

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03ghoststang

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DTNODYA said:

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.

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yeah your good

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

 

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4.6_02_Black_GT

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

 

DTNODYA

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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

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Torinalth said:

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.

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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

 

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4.6_02_Black_GT said:

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

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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

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tomustang said:

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

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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?