Just a quick question

treyjack · 08-20-2001, 05:39 PM

I have a 91 GT. It has 184,000 on the orginal springs. Well I had it aligned today. They said the camber is off cause the springs are worn. Now I want to put new springs in it. When I do that will I have to put caster/camber plates, and offset rack bushings. Whats the deal with that. Also is there anyway to put lowering springs on and not have to put the plates and bushings on?
Thanks!

RedCobra/95 · 08-21-2001, 12:16 AM

I don't know if this will help, but I'm about to lower my car to. I'm lowering it
1 1/2 inches and I was told to replacce my shocks and struts. I asked if I needed camber plates or bump steer rods and they said no, casue it wasn't going to be lowered that much. I guess it depends how low you go. They also told me I might need, front and rear isolators. ( They being the Ford Dealership) As I say what the heck if you have the money to upgrade then due it. I hope this helped.

treyjack · 08-21-2001, 11:11 AM

I had a friend with a 87 GT. When he bought it it had lowering springs on it. The inside of his tires always wore pretty bad (camber off) thats what the plates are for. Just FYI. I also have a set of springs off a 84 GT 4cyl turbo. Can I put these on my 91 GT. I know their for a lighter car but wouldn't this lower mine. Just a question.

fordgasm · 08-21-2001, 12:24 PM

You do not need the offset bushings for a 1-1/2" lowering. But, the caster camber plates are recommended. I lowered mine 1-1/2" also and diffently needed the plates to get the alignment I wanted.

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fordgasm
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08-20-2001, 05:39 PM	#1
treyjack Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Salida, Co. USA Posts: 4	Just a quick question I have a 91 GT. It has 184,000 on the orginal springs. Well I had it aligned today. They said the camber is off cause the springs are worn. Now I want to put new springs in it. When I do that will I have to put caster/camber plates, and offset rack bushings. Whats the deal with that. Also is there anyway to put lowering springs on and not have to put the plates and bushings on? Thanks!

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08-21-2001, 12:16 AM	#2
RedCobra/95 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: WA Posts: 15	I don't know if this will help, but I'm about to lower my car to. I'm lowering it 1 1/2 inches and I was told to replacce my shocks and struts. I asked if I needed camber plates or bump steer rods and they said no, casue it wasn't going to be lowered that much. I guess it depends how low you go. They also told me I might need, front and rear isolators. ( They being the Ford Dealership) As I say what the heck if you have the money to upgrade then due it. I hope this helped.

08-21-2001, 11:11 AM	#3
treyjack Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Salida, Co. USA Posts: 4	I had a friend with a 87 GT. When he bought it it had lowering springs on it. The inside of his tires always wore pretty bad (camber off) thats what the plates are for. Just FYI. I also have a set of springs off a 84 GT 4cyl turbo. Can I put these on my 91 GT. I know their for a lighter car but wouldn't this lower mine. Just a question.

08-21-2001, 12:24 PM	#4
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	You do not need the offset bushings for a 1-1/2" lowering. But, the caster camber plates are recommended. I lowered mine 1-1/2" also and diffently needed the plates to get the alignment I wanted. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT