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Front suspension upgrade ideas

Ok, I'm doing a little "long term planning" (dreaming) here, and want to make sure I cover everything.  I want to go with 94-95 Mustang spindles and the FRPP control arms.  Now, the cup spring is 1/2 inch lower.  Will this make my caster camber off?  Wouldn't it have the same effect as lowering springs?

Second, I'm going with the 98+ brakes.  I'm thinking these should bolt right up, cause I saw nothing to the contrary on CoolCats or some Mustang forums.  Just want to double check.  Has anyone done this?
1988 Thunderbird Sport (1st car)
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Front suspension upgrade ideas

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You'll want CC plates if you're going to go to the trouble of swapping arms.  You'll want an alignment in any case.  In other words, don't worry about it.
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Reply #3
http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/4to5lug.html
I was using this as my main source.  Not much luck on the other forums.
I figured the CC plates would be a good idea, for future plans and such, but I was trying to keep this somewhat cheap.  Gotta pay to play, I guess.
1988 Thunderbird Sport (1st car)
351W in the works
"I'll get it one piece at a time...":D

Quote from: bhazard;300566
You got woman'd.

Front suspension upgrade ideas

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You'll want CC plates if you're going to go to the trouble of swapping arms.  You'll want an alignment in any case.  In other words, don't worry about it.



The FRPP arms will be the same length as his current ones.
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Reply #5
Yep, the new arms will be pretty much like the ones you have now. The SN95 spindles will require SN95 ball joints. Otherwise, if you're not lowering the car any, I don't see why c/c plates would be required.

Running the 1998-2004 Mustang braking system will be just fine.