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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Default What to change after 1.5" drop

It's just my daily driver that might see the drag strip once or twice so I don't reallyneed the works. I would like toget my steering straitened back out though and maybe some better bushings. Suggestions would be great.
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Default RE: What to change after 1.5" drop

A few things I'd suggest after lowering your car...
[ol][*]Caster/Camber plates - for correcting alignment, primarily negative camber issues (tires leaning inward)[*]Bumpsteer kit - for correcting bumpsteer caused by lowering the Mustang[*]Shocks & struts - to improve ride quality, and help dampen the higher spring rates[/ol]
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Default RE: What to change after 1.5" drop

Do I need the cc plates to be able to use the bumpsteer kit? I don't have those but I have the cam bolts I bought from you.
Old Apr 12, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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No, you can use the bumpsteer kit by itself. The installation of a bumpsteer kit is independent of caster / camber plates.

If you have camber bolts, and they're doing their job, then it should work out for you!

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Default RE: What to change after 1.5" drop

If I were to get the Steedax2 ball joints would'nt that lower the control arm "eliminating" the need for the taller tie rod ends and sway bar post?
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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Default RE: What to change after 1.5" drop

While the X2 balljoints do help correct steering geometry and front end handling, nothing works as well as a bumpsteer kit.

Infact, Steeda recommends their bumpsteer kit as well, in addition to the X2 balljoints.

IF you want to install one mod, to help correct bumpsteer the most, install a bumpsteer kit. Steeda makes a great kit, part # 555-8104.

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