Do i need adjustable caster/chamber plates?

poopstang · 04-23-2001, 09:17 PM

I was thinking about getting progressive rate 1.5 lower springs But i really don't want to get the adjustable caster/chamber plates. Can i get by without them(i have 15's with 50 series)?????

82 GT · 04-23-2001, 10:09 PM

Those adjustable caster/camber plates are for those who want dial in more negative camber for better handling.
I would suggest a front end alignment after any front suspension mods you make.

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

Tony Frank · 04-23-2001, 11:06 PM

you dont "need" them but they would come in handy. i had the same post a while ago in the blue oval lounge, you could look at it. but if you took it to any place that knows how to do allingments then you should be in good shape without them.

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1985 Mustang GT 15,000 original miles, cam, intake, headers, carb, windage tray, you know the goodies

Skankin · 04-24-2001, 10:17 AM

I used fms springs, 7/8" lower, and could only get -1.2 deg camber. This wore the inside of the tires a bit (mainly highway miles). With the added adjustment, you should probably set it around -1 deg for street use.

The added caster makes it more stable, and gives it a nicer feel... the free articulation is good too.

poopstang · 04-24-2001, 10:25 PM

2 say no, 1 says yes, Hum????????????

Mach 1 · 04-25-2001, 09:09 AM

I dont have them, and im lowered 1.5 inch. My alignment shop had to drill out the rivet on the strut tower to allow more adjustment, for a $15.00 extra charge over the base price. I would try it without them. If you cant get your car aligned correctly, then you can buy them later if u really need them.

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

red82gt · 04-25-2001, 01:53 PM

My car is dropped 2" with eibach sportlines, The Alignment shop that does my car drilled out the rivets and it aligned to spec easily. I got 70,000 km (~40,000 miles) out of V rated tires and hard driving. I don't think they're neccessary, they'd make it easier but I'm not going to bother unless I get into road racing.

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GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B+M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

poopstang · 04-25-2001, 03:50 PM

thanx guys

04-23-2001, 09:17 PM	#1
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	Do i need adjustable caster/chamber plates? I was thinking about getting progressive rate 1.5 lower springs But i really don't want to get the adjustable caster/chamber plates. Can i get by without them(i have 15's with 50 series)?????

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04-23-2001, 10:09 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Those adjustable caster/camber plates are for those who want dial in more negative camber for better handling. I would suggest a front end alignment after any front suspension mods you make. ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

04-23-2001, 11:06 PM	#3
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	you dont "need" them but they would come in handy. i had the same post a while ago in the blue oval lounge, you could look at it. but if you took it to any place that knows how to do allingments then you should be in good shape without them. ------------------ 1985 Mustang GT 15,000 original miles, cam, intake, headers, carb, windage tray, you know the goodies

04-24-2001, 10:17 AM	#4
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	I used fms springs, 7/8" lower, and could only get -1.2 deg camber. This wore the inside of the tires a bit (mainly highway miles). With the added adjustment, you should probably set it around -1 deg for street use. The added caster makes it more stable, and gives it a nicer feel... the free articulation is good too.

04-24-2001, 10:25 PM	#5
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	2 say no, 1 says yes, Hum????????????

04-25-2001, 09:09 AM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I dont have them, and im lowered 1.5 inch. My alignment shop had to drill out the rivet on the strut tower to allow more adjustment, for a $15.00 extra charge over the base price. I would try it without them. If you cant get your car aligned correctly, then you can buy them later if u really need them. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

04-25-2001, 01:53 PM	#7
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	My car is dropped 2" with eibach sportlines, The Alignment shop that does my car drilled out the rivets and it aligned to spec easily. I got 70,000 km (~40,000 miles) out of V rated tires and hard driving. I don't think they're neccessary, they'd make it easier but I'm not going to bother unless I get into road racing. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B+M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

04-25-2001, 03:50 PM	#8
poopstang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: palmbayFL Posts: 184	thanx guys