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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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I have a 95 gt 5speed. Engine is slowly being upgraded, but Before I bring it out for spring Im replacing most of the suspension if not all. Replacing Front- ball joint, control arm bushings, sway bar bushings and links, tie rod, struts, spring insulator. Rear - new upper.lower tubular control arms, shocks, axle damper shocks, spring insulators.

My question is I would like to get a set lowering springs about a 2" drop but along with the above mentioned stuff would I need anything else with the installation of the lowering springs?

Thanks in advance for all infomation..
Old Mar 11, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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I have heard that if I lower it 2" then I would need the Camber/Caster Adjustment Plate. Just trying to make sure that I would need them, so I can get everything together.
Old Mar 12, 2014 | 12:02 AM
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I would say yes on Caster/camber plates. I am dropped 1.5 inches and I had major inner tire wear on the streets. If you are doing a good set of lower control arms with either poly bushings or spherical(may cause more noise) and good shocks, that should alleviate the need for the quad shocks. Just have someone double check that.
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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The factory plates are not adjustable so the adjustable c/c plates are a good option to prevent tire wear especially on a 2 inch drop. The factory control ares were very flimsy especially with the rubber bushings. A better setup with stronger control arms and polly bushings will allow to get rid of the quad shocks.
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