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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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So far I've got the Eibach Pro Kit springs and a Spohn adj Panhard bar. I've just been buying parts one at a time and plan on installing them all at the same time. Future mods soon to come on the car are BMR adj LCA's, BMR solid UCR and brace, BMR panhard bar brace, and larger sway bar. For right now from what I've read on here it seems like the stock strut mounts in front are a one time only thing and should be replaced when worked on? So I plan on upgrading this as well and have been looking at the Maximun Motorsports strut mount/camber plates. They seem to be a high quality piece and would like to hear from anyone that is running them and how they like them. Other opinions on this subject are appreciated as well as I'm open to any ideas.
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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I installed the J&M Camber plates, primarily because of this writeup: http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Article...ll-070511.html

You will probably get a few responses saying the *only* plates to get are the Steeda's. Everyone has there opinion but thus far the J&Ms have performed perfectly for me.

I have been told by some very knowledgeable folks that you do not need Caster adjustment in these cars, the factory setting is good. Thus the MM double adjustables are probably overkill.

I've also read that Ford has done a couple redesigns of the OEM strut mounts and the latest ones do not have the popping noises of the past. In other words, you don't need to get adjustable plates to solve the clicking/popping noise problem - OEM mounts and camber bolts would be a cheaper option unless you really want the plates.
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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get the plates, do it once, do it right. you dont know if u're going to need to take it apart again. if OEM, it might not be able to be reused. Camber bolts are only a bandaid to a wound that needs stitches. Plates are the solution.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: ChiDiddy

get the plates, do it once, do it right. you dont know if u're going to need to take it apart again. if OEM, it might not be able to be reused. Camber bolts are only a bandaid to a wound that needs stitches. Plates are the solution.

++++1....very well said
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: ChiDiddy

get the plates, do it once, do it right. you dont know if u're going to need to take it apart again. if OEM, it might not be able to be reused. Camber bolts are only a bandaid to a wound that needs stitches. Plates are the solution.
That was the plan Just wanting opinions on the different plates that are out there. The different brands of them vary quite a bit. If the ones made by MM are overkill and I don't need the double adjustment of them I can save $100 with a different brand. Which plates are you running ChiDaddy?
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Dunno about a band-aid. We use them all the time in the shop without issues. All makes all models.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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I am running the Steeda HD plates. Very nice quallity I'm happy with them but dont think you can go wrong with any of the known brands all depends how much you want to spend.
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