So when I bought my mustang it had lowering springs but no C/C plates and this of course has screwed up the alignment. Now that I've converted to 87+ spindles my alignment is even worse. I've decided before I get it aligned that I'll get new struts and C/C plates but I want to ask you all before I buy them. First, I dont find the need to get the new 4 bolt C/C plates, nor do I want steel ones. After looking around I've found that some brands use a steel bushing and some use a conventional bushing. I really want to get the steel bushing type like the Steeda units because obviously steel is stronger and wont give, but do they make road driving a pain. I doubt it will affect much but maybe some of you have war stories I should know about. The steeda units are a good price, polished aluminum, good brand name, and have steel bushings.
Urethane bushing or steel bushing C/C plates?
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stangbear427
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No, steel bearings are fine. I assume you're referring to the '85? You won't have any issues. In the event that you are asking about the '95, you will want the four bolt type. Why don't you want steel plates? I have heard lot's of stories about c/c plates failing, and maybe it's just coincedence, but they were always aluminum. Especially if you ever may find yourself wanting coilovers up there- just get the steel ones and be done with it. Just my $.02
GTconv-thats what Im talking about, the steel bearings, and yes its for my 85. I'm not touching my 95. As for aluminum and steel, I just dont see much selection for steel, and to be honest, I like having that polished aluminum, lol. I figured the steel would be stronger, but also if the aluminum was that bad then why would all the big name companies sell it. But actually, I think I just found the perfect units. I looked again on Steeda's site and they have steel 3-bolt, steel bearing C/C plates, and they are only $170. I think Im going to get those because you cant get much stronger than that, and they have the steel bearing.
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