Need quick reply.... C/C plate install

DZEE'S LX · 04-06-2002, 12:26 AM

I hate it when this happens - once again.

I am trying to get my MAC caster camber plates installed tonight. Scheduled an alignment for tomarrow morning and then Autocross on Sunday......

The instructions say nothing about what to do with the cover that goes over the top half of the strut. It says take the stock bracket out and install their "L-bracket". When I try to leave the cover on, the strut shaft does not come through the top bushing far enough to thread the top nut. It looks like the shaft will come up farther through the top bushing if I take the cover off but it seems strange to not have the cover on. I would think the cover should be there to protect the strut shaft/seals from road gunk.

What's up with this. I knew I should have done this earlier in the week so I could have called MAC but now I'm stuck in a tight spot.

Anybody done these MAC plates (or any other brands)?

Thanks,
Dan

drudis · 04-06-2002, 08:54 PM

Yep, common problem on C/C plates...

You can run without covers (temporarily) while you get a fix idea. Might look into some motorcross dirtbike covers, and get creative.
I run min wihout covers, but 3K miles per yaer, and 1/2 of that on a track...

04-06-2002, 12:26 AM	#1
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	Need quick reply.... C/C plate install I hate it when this happens - once again. I am trying to get my MAC caster camber plates installed tonight. Scheduled an alignment for tomarrow morning and then Autocross on Sunday...... The instructions say nothing about what to do with the cover that goes over the top half of the strut. It says take the stock bracket out and install their "L-bracket". When I try to leave the cover on, the strut shaft does not come through the top bushing far enough to thread the top nut. It looks like the shaft will come up farther through the top bushing if I take the cover off but it seems strange to not have the cover on. I would think the cover should be there to protect the strut shaft/seals from road gunk. What's up with this. I knew I should have done this earlier in the week so I could have called MAC but now I'm stuck in a tight spot. Anybody done these MAC plates (or any other brands)? Thanks, Dan __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam. Last edited by DZEE'S LX; 04-06-2002 at 01:04 AM..

04-06-2002, 08:54 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Yep, common problem on C/C plates... You can run without covers (temporarily) while you get a fix idea. Might look into some motorcross dirtbike covers, and get creative. I run min wihout covers, but 3K miles per yaer, and 1/2 of that on a track... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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