Thoughts on the new CPP front suspension?

To clarify: the tires rubbed even worse before the kit was installed. The CPP arm is ¼ inch shorter. This is done for three reasons;
1 The tire rub is a common compliant on the early Mustangs and Falcons.
2 The shorter arm can be shimmed with standard alignment shims like those used on the Falcons, and 64-66 Mustang. This allows a wider range of caster and camber adjustment.
3 The shorter arm has a slightly improved camber curve. It is similar to the same effect as a “Shelby Drop” but not as drastic a change that you get any bump steer from it.
If do not want to pull the wheels in the ¼ inch, simply add a ¼ inch of shim when you install the arm.

There was a mention about the number of bolts that mount the cross member. First off, there are 12 bolts used on all the Mustang and Falcon kits. The Nova’s were riveted on with 10 rivets at the factory. Secondly, we have a 2 bolt doubler plate behind 10 of these bolts. The doubler plates are 3/16” thick and reinforce the chassis at the bolt holes. The only bolt that does not have a 2 bolt doubler plate is the bolt that goes thru the sway bar bracket on the chassis. This sway bar bracket is already stronger than the other parts of the chassis. While CPP does not instruct that the cross member be welded on, you certainly can weld it on if you like.

The number one response we hear about these kits is how the car feels more stable with less wander especially when being pushed hard into a corner, or hard on the brakes. It does not make the car have a whole bunch of extra grip. It simply drives better with more predictability and with excellent driver feed back. This gives you confidence to push the car harder. No more white knuckles when you see a bump coming at you mid way thru a turn.

Danny Nix
CPP

CPP with Shelby Mod

DKN said:

The shorter arm has a slightly improved camber curve. It is similar to the same effect as a “Shelby Drop” but not as drastic a change that you get any bump steer from it.
If do not want to pull the wheels in the ¼ inch, simply add a ¼ inch of shim when you install the arm.

Danny Nix
CPP

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I bought your total subframe kit. It is being installed as we speak. I just want to verify again that it works as designed with the Shelby Mod.

Thanks,
Jerry Coleman

Yes, the kit works with the Shelby drop. We have installed this on a 1968 with Granada spindles/ disc brakes and the Shelby drop. There were no issues with the alignment. If you have any hiccups during the install call me at (714) 522 2000 ext. 124. Ask for Danny Nix in engineering. I will answer any questions that you have.

Like everyone else on this forum, I am eagerly waiting to read you review about this kit.

Do you have a Spot weld drill bit. They are flat and have a very small point in the center. They make removing spot welds easy.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/AP-1721.html

Danny Nix
CPP

Anyone have any updates on this?

Thanks,
Doug