stillahotrodder

I am thinking about installing SR Performance 3 bolt caster camber plates on my 2001 Mustang GT.I do not necessarily want to lower the front end.
I would like to get some input from the folks here.Thanks.

LilRoush

If you aren't loweing the front end, why do you need them?

I'd suggest nothing less than 4 bolt plates (Maximum Motorsports or Steeda).

cliffyk

Perhaps because the stock plates are rubbery monkey motion affairs that prevent you from dialing in a lot of negative camber (if that is what one wants)--or perhaps the OP just wants aftermarket CC plates for reasons of his own.

With this I agree; my 2¢ is don't waste money on 3-bolt plates, get a set of MM or Steeda 4-bolt units; Steeda being my favourite:

AMWill

stillahotrodder,

I'm curious why you do not have any interest in lowering the front end? Will you be lowering the rear?

For small drops of 2" or less, the SR plates work fine. They certainly get the job down and hold up well too. Of course, there's always going to be higher end options out there too. Steeda is a great choice for top notch products. However, it doesn't seem necessary for your situation.

Hope this helps!

Shane

bronxbomba63

If you're not going to lower, I wouldn't bother getting them. But if you are, I would recommend either MM or Steeda. I bought a set of J&M plates, and the inner most bearing wore down to practically nothing in a month. I have MM's on now.

cliffyk

CC plates are not just to correct alignment on lowered cars, they are also needed to optimize the suspension for best handling. For example if the OP wants to set up the front-end for -2 deg or more camber (which vastly improves hard cornering) and more than 4 deg or so caster aftermarket CC plates will be required...

LilRoush

True, but usually if you are taking those steps, you are also dropping the center of gravity and going to a more aggressive rate spring at the same time. I guess it's just surprising b/c it's away from the norm.

cliffyk

He may wish to retain the full suspension travel--it's all a series of trade-offs.

FWIW, my experience was that any more than 1-1/2" drop on a New-edge (unless done with drop spindles) would negatively affect street car handling...

stillahotrodder

Thanks for the input.I will have to do some thinking on this.