Suspension time... and a little help if you would.

[Miracle]

I have made up my mind... when I get my tax return money... here is what is going on this car (My 05 GT):

Part # 35101.780 Eibach Pro System, with ProDamper shocks, and pro-kit springs.

Now... here is my question. This being my first Mustang, and my first suspension work on said Mustang... will I NEED any of these extra parts?

-Caster/Camber plates (Probably from Maximum motorsports)?
-Bumpsteer kit (Steeda)?
-Adj. Panhard bar/brace (Steeda/BMR/Maximum Motorsports)?

I know I will need an alignment, that is a given.... but how about those parts I listed? Any ideas?

 

[Hawgman]

1-Yes to some form of caster adjustment piece. Doesn't have to be expensive ass plates. You can get the slotted bolts for less than $20
2-No you don't need a bump steer kit
3-Yes you will need an adjustable pan hard bar if you want to center your rear axle under the car after lowering it.

 

[andyman]

Yes, get adjustable caster AND camber. It will make the alignment go much smoother. An adjustable panhard bar is a must when you lower the car too. Can't say you need a bumpsteer kit....

check out BMR for the panhard bar and adjustable thingys.

 

[Rangersfan]

Bumpsteer kit wouldn't hurt, but isn't immediately needed. I would recommend a better upper strut mount instead of the bolts. They'll replace the factory plastic one, plus give you the camber/ caster adjustments necessary after lowering the car. That way you won't chew up your tires.

Panhard bar would be a good choice too.

 

[Miracle]

What exactly IS bump steer and how does the kit combat it?

I have never had to deal with it in my ventures with imports and such... a little tech help here?

 

[Itchy]

when you lower the car the tie-rod and the wheel will no longer follow concentric arcs. This means that the wheel will either toe in or out during suspension travel. At this point the suspension geometry and motion are steering the car instead of you the driver.

I am sure someone else can do a better job explaining that.

 

[GIG4FUN]

when you lower the car the tie-rod and the wheel will no longer follow concentric arcs. This means that the wheel will either toe in or out during suspension travel. At this point the suspension geometry and motion are steering the car instead of you the driver.

I am sure someone else can do a better job explaining that.

great job, I understood it fine...

 

[PenguinGT]

Might want to consider an adjustable UCA as well, to correct the pinion angle.