Need sound advice for rear suspension setup
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Need sound advice for rear suspension setup
I need some help with my rear suspension set up for a 2014 GT. Previous owner put eibach sportline springs on it and nothing else. I'm doing camber bolts and a Whiteline Panhard bar. Whats the deal with needing the lower and upper control arm(s)? If I do an adjustable on the upper, do I need adjustables in the lowers, and vice versa? If I have to realign the rear end, why would I need adjustability in both upper and lower arms?
And whats the deal with the LCA relo brackets? Do I really need these with the car lowered as per eibach sportline specs? I'm not professionally dragging or autocrossing the car. I just want the mechanics of the car to be correct and for it to hook up well.
And whats the deal with the LCA relo brackets? Do I really need these with the car lowered as per eibach sportline specs? I'm not professionally dragging or autocrossing the car. I just want the mechanics of the car to be correct and for it to hook up well.
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Hey Speedknot.
I am no expert by any means. But I will show you my setup.
EIbach anti-roll front and rear sway bars
Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Eibach pro damper shocks and struts
Whiteline lower control arms
Whiteline panhard bar support brace
Whiteline adjustable panhard bar
I don't use relocation brackets or adjustable control arms. I personally do not have any wheel hop that I have noticed, and I like to hammer my car when I get a chance. I do not autocross my car either.
I find that my setup is exactly what I was looking for and serves the purpose. I must say she carves corners beautifully now.
J&M adjustable caster/camber plates
I am no expert by any means. But I will show you my setup.
EIbach anti-roll front and rear sway bars
Eibach pro kit lowering springs
Eibach pro damper shocks and struts
Whiteline lower control arms
Whiteline panhard bar support brace
Whiteline adjustable panhard bar
I don't use relocation brackets or adjustable control arms. I personally do not have any wheel hop that I have noticed, and I like to hammer my car when I get a chance. I do not autocross my car either.
I find that my setup is exactly what I was looking for and serves the purpose. I must say she carves corners beautifully now.
J&M adjustable caster/camber plates
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Hey Hwyman. Have you noticed any uneven wear in the inside front tires? I just noticed that my belts are showing on the inside tread. I absolutely have to get the camber straightened out. I'm actually going to go for camber plates, not bolts. A few members have shown me the light.
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Nope, no uneven wear on my tires at all. Yah, the bolts are a cheap way to go, and unreliable. My father-in-law owned and operated an alignment shop and informed me to get the caster/camber plates.
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I need some help with my rear suspension set up for a 2014 GT. Previous owner put eibach sportline springs on it and nothing else. I'm doing camber bolts and a Whiteline Panhard bar. Whats the deal with needing the lower and upper control arm(s)? If I do an adjustable on the upper, do I need adjustables in the lowers, and vice versa? If I have to realign the rear end, why would I need adjustability in both upper and lower arms?
And whats the deal with the LCA relo brackets? Do I really need these with the car lowered as per eibach sportline specs? I'm not professionally dragging or autocrossing the car. I just want the mechanics of the car to be correct and for it to hook up well.
And whats the deal with the LCA relo brackets? Do I really need these with the car lowered as per eibach sportline specs? I'm not professionally dragging or autocrossing the car. I just want the mechanics of the car to be correct and for it to hook up well.
Steeda sport springs - linear spring rate
Koni STRT shocks
Steeda adjustable upper control arm and heavy duty mount with poly bushing on top and spherical bearing on differential end
Steeda billet lower control arms - non adjustable with poly bushings
Steed adjustable panhard bar and brace
Maximum Motorsports lca relocation brackets.
Camber plates are a much better choice than camber bolts for the front struts. They make it easier to set and maintain camber settings. The strut mount bearings are a week point in these cars and the bearings are much better in a quality set of camber plates than what Ford installed originally.
Front suspension set up
Steeda sport springs linear rate
Koni STRT struts
Steeda HD strut mounts camber adjustable
Prothane bushings on the front control arms
Howe Racing screw in extended ball joints
I have -2 degrees of camber in the front end and do not have issues with wear on the inside edge of tires. Hope this helps give you some ideas on how to make your car your own.
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