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Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Default Lowering Question...Camber Adjustment

What do you need for a camber adjustment when lowering the Mustang? Do you just adjust something on the factory camber plate, or do you need to purchase a new camber plate? Also, does it make a difference if the vehicle is lowered only an inch (Roush), or 1.5 inches (Eibach)?

Doboth the front andrear need adjustment, or just the front? The camber plates I've been looking at on-line are usually just for the front wheels, so I wasn't sure if the rear wheels needed adjustment too or not.

Lastly, anyone lower their Mustang without a camber adjustment? Did you have any issues by not doing this?
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Default RE: Lowering Question...Camber Adjustment

There is no factory camber adjustments.
You need to buy camber bolts or camber plates.
The best choice would be camber bolts because they are cheaper and generally give enough adjustment.
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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The rear is a straight axle, no adjustment needed for that small of a drop. If it was a big drop then I would reccomend pinion shims. Not needed in your situation
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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lowered mine with eibach pro
didnt need anything else, not even camber bolts
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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I'm Roush lowered and I provided the tire shop with 2 camber bolts.

Here are two types by NAPA

NCP 2643633
Camber Adjusting Kit - Front Suspension 2 2.00 24.25
Comment: w/ 14mm Bolt Up to Plus/Minus 1 1/4 Degree Crank Type

NCP 2643642
Camber Adjusting Kit - Front Suspension 2 0.00 27.50
Comment: w/ 14mm Bolt Minus 1-3/4 Degree To Plus 1-3/4 Degree Single Offset
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Default RE: Lowering Question...Camber Adjustment

ORIGINAL: thewarmachine

I'm Roush lowered and I provided the tire shop with 2 camber bolts.

Here are two types by NAPA

NCP 2643633
Camber Adjusting Kit - Front Suspension 2 2.00 24.25
Comment: w/ 14mm Bolt Up to Plus/Minus 1 1/4 Degree Crank Type

NCP 2643642
Camber Adjusting Kit - Front Suspension 2 0.00 27.50
Comment: w/ 14mm Bolt Minus 1-3/4 Degree To Plus 1-3/4 Degree Single Offset
so whats the difference? what would i need my fronts are off by a hair, cant really tell but still sort of bugs me.
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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There is room for some play....meaning there is not a specific angle for camber.....it is a range. I think I bought the first type since the Roush drop is mild. It's inexpensive, so just get them and let the tire shop check it and install them if needed.
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Default RE: Lowering Question...Camber Adjustment

what would the stock specs be? Mine seem pretty negative with the BMR springs. How could I measure it in my driveway or do I need to bring it somewhere with a laser alignment?
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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I don't know the stock specs. pm Stoenr He's a goodyear guy.
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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will do. thanks



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