When are cc plates needed.

[stangmeister]

I just put on some Ford Racing B springs (1" front/1.2" back). I've read that you don't need cc plates on a car lowered less than 1.75 inches. But my car seems to have a sluggish feel now. Could it need plates? What's the deal.
2001 GT.

 

[40th GT]

You should be fine with just an alignment. You are right about the "less than 1.75" rule.

 

[85GTlover]

It may need them.......I have read from lots of people that it makes a difference in steering response and handling. They help with uneven tire wear to as you can adjust them more precise. I plan on getting them regardless if it gets lowered or not.

 

[CottonBurnerz]

Did you go get an alignment?

<-------- lowered 1.25-1.5"

<-------- wasted $70 for the unsuccessful alignment

<-------- spent $200 for c/c plate

<-------- have to find some time to do the install...

<-------- going to have to spend another $70 for another alignment

<--------

That my experience..

 

[SHOStang]

I just lowered mine using the MRT Street Suspension Kit. I love the way the car looks now and the ride is great. As I am over 40, I can't handle a harsh ride and this setup does the trick. It also advertises that you do not need caster camber plates. When I took mine in for an allignment I found out it does need the plates to get the allignment to proper specs (-0.6) for a lowered Mustang. Each car is different. Even though the original strut mount holes were drilled on a jig they could still be off a few thousands of an inch. Unless you want to ruine your tires, figure in the cost of C/C plates when you get springs and struts.

 

[mransr]

well IMHO ALL Mustangs (both un-lowered and lowered) need C/C plates to be able to increase the caster to a reasoable setting...being able to the correct the camber for better tire wear is a bonus...

BTW I have Eibach 'Pro-Lines' (1-1 1/2" drop) and C/C plates were required to get the camber adjust right....

 

[huesmann]

You might want to do the bump steer kit while you're at it.

 

[stangmeister]

Thanx for the advise and sorry for the late reply. (PC problems)
I guess I should get some cc plates. I dont want to have to go through what cottoburnerz went through.

 

[Modular2v]

i have ebaich pro kit.....i did the aligment myself at work and it wasnt off by much....i just put the aftermarket riding specs into the computer and set the c/c and tow! No uneven tire wear yet...buy i did blow a drivers side outer tie rod end boot which i will be getting covered under warranty

 

[99SilverGT]

MRT kit here and I had to get plates... Only about a ~1.5" drop and my left front was out nearly an INCH!!!!!