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Old 03-02-2009, 01:46 PM
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Default Mild lowering with one-piece driveshaft and pinion angle

I have some Koni yellows and will be installing them along with Steeda Competition series springs next weekend. I'm just wondering how bad the pinion angle will be off with the mild lowering of 1'' front and 1.4'' rear the Steedas provide. Do I also need to purchase an adjustable upper and/or lower LCA's to adjust pinion angle or will I be ok for awhile?

I was also wondering about upper spring seats. Do these need repacing or can I just reuse the stockers for now?

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Old 03-02-2009, 02:37 PM
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need no, IMHO

however if you track the car IMHO it is a must to have a correct pinion angle
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Old 03-02-2009, 02:58 PM
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Thanks stkjock. I've decide to just go ahead with J&M camber plates http://www.hotpart.com/shop/index.ph...ct_detail&p=64

from hotpart.com. They're a stangnet sponsor... trying to get a discount code .

I'm also going with the J&M adjustable LCA's so I can set the p-angle:

http://www.hotpart.com/shop/index.ph...ct_detail&p=60

I know the spherical's will be a bit louder but wth...
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It will be easier adjusting the pinion angle by using an adjustable UCA. Using adjustable LCAs is double work.
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Old 03-02-2009, 09:42 PM
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You can always install the springs/dampers and then put in an adjustable UCA if your pinion angle needs adjusting. You can re-use the rear spring seats, and front strut mounts too. I did have to use a set of adjustable camber bolts up front to get camber alignment back in, and that was with a 7/8" drop.
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