Always need caster camber plates?

squid · 03-23-2003, 09:39 PM

Do you always need caster camber plates if you install lowering springs on your car? I am looking to go with the Ford Motorsports spring kit, 1.75" front drop and .75 rear. Are these plates needed for alignment purposes on all aftermarket spring kits?

Tony Frank · 03-23-2003, 10:03 PM

I installed bbk specific rate lowering springs on my 85 and i did not use the caster camber plates. they are used to gain more adjustment with the lowered vehicle. my adjustment is maxed out so it would be a safe bet to get a pair if you have the money.

also i believe mine is only lowered 1.5 inches. that extra quarter inch may require you to get the plates..

GhettoPop · 03-23-2003, 10:27 PM

I thought the FMS B and C springs drop the car 7/8" front and 1/2" rear?

SuperCleanLX · 03-23-2003, 11:52 PM

my buddy is a machinist he made me a set all i had to do was order the bushings from bbk(same demensions) he could get u a set for around $80

03-23-2003, 09:39 PM	#1
squid Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 73	Always need caster camber plates? Do you always need caster camber plates if you install lowering springs on your car? I am looking to go with the Ford Motorsports spring kit, 1.75" front drop and .75 rear. Are these plates needed for alignment purposes on all aftermarket spring kits? __________________ 93'GT 5spd. Underdrives, FMS clutch, adjustable quadrant,Flowmasters, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax. JBA shorties, BBK h-pipe. More to come.

03-23-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	I installed bbk specific rate lowering springs on my 85 and i did not use the caster camber plates. they are used to gain more adjustment with the lowered vehicle. my adjustment is maxed out so it would be a safe bet to get a pair if you have the money. also i believe mine is only lowered 1.5 inches. that extra quarter inch may require you to get the plates.. __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

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03-23-2003, 10:27 PM	#3
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I thought the FMS B and C springs drop the car 7/8" front and 1/2" rear?

03-23-2003, 11:52 PM	#4
SuperCleanLX Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fargo, ND Posts: 21	my buddy is a machinist he made me a set all i had to do was order the bushings from bbk(same demensions) he could get u a set for around $80