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Old 05-31-2004   #1 (permalink)
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Default Caster Camber Plates/Increased Road noise?

OK...Thanks to the guys that responded to my 2000 GT 'vert lowering questions KIT, TK421DS, and 98GTdroptop. Great responses that effected my decisions. I bought the Eibach Pro Kit Plus and some Steeda 3 bolt CC Plates. I will skip the rear control arms, and everyone says that 1.5 inches is the max drop before you need rack bushings, bump steer control or other tie rod ends.
I dedcided to go with the CC plates as it was mentioned that they were not needed but made things easier i in the future. I will pick up some new horizontal rear control shocks in a few weeks.
The stocker strut plates have a rubber bushing and the CC plates that I purchased are the Steeda 3-bolt design where there is no rubber bushings, so will I get road noise and viberations that I didn't have before? ... or does this make no difference.
Again thanks for the input, you guys are a great source of information Ups for the allfordmustangs brothers and sisters :thumbsup
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CC plates transmit a bit more noise, but you will barely notice it.

Now i have a suggestion about the QUAD Shocks (horizontal ones), dont install them, instead get a set of aftermarket lower control arms (LCAs), this will improve traction and eliminate the need for quads.
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I was told that the control arms would add a pretty harsh ride and road noise by FRPP. I don't remember who he said manufacturered the parts however.
Is this true about the road noise?
If I did buy some control arms would I need uppers as well?
If I did buy the arms would I remove the quad shocks all together?
While I want improved handling I still want to be able to have a comfortable ride on the highway.
What do you think?

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CC plates transmit a bit more noise, but you will barely notice it.

Now i have a suggestion about the QUAD Shocks (horizontal ones), dont install them, instead get a set of aftermarket lower control arms (LCAs), this will improve traction and eliminate the need for quads.
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