Hey Danny I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos and tutorials you do for the terminators/mach’s. Following your videos this last month I have installed on my 04 Cobra new shocks/struts , pads/rotors/calipers, rear differential bushings, ford racing dif cover , and mm caster camber plates all following your videos. Appreciate ya my dude
Well Danny, I did it. All completed. Took about 3 plus hours because of our Mustangs having the steering wheel on the "right" side LOL. Only think was not sure of, is when is a car regarded as lowered when installing these camber kits. Mine was lowered about 20-25mm. So set it up as that. Time will tell when I take it for wheel alignment tomorrow. For AUSSIES installing this kit watch out for the brake sensor on brake fluid reservoir. Also the air condition tank on passenger side. I had to grind down the camber plate a bit and move the air cond tank out of the way because that switch was in the way. Be careful not to bend air conditioner hoses when doing it. But all worked out well in the end. Video will save you money. Would put up photos but cant. THANKS DANNY, YOUVE DONE IT AGAIN SIR.
Well done -slight volume loss during narration. But otherwise good job. + No crazy loud music to deal with thanks for sharing (GREAT CAMERA CONTROL TOO)
Thanks for the helpful video. I think the people who swapped in my new new stuts forget the spacers, this video helped me track down the possible source my the sounds I’m hearing. Thanks again..
Good Job! I am lowering mine too, about 1.5 inch, so question: Does upper part of strut has to move outwards about 1/4 inch or inwards to fix camber?? I am thinking outwards, right?? Thanks again, youtheman =)
So i have the same cc plates! The other day i realized one of the studs is broken on the black plate that you bolt the bearing housing to. I have coil overs my question is the whole weight of the vehicle resting up against the bearing housing on the cc plate. Or up against the plate underneath.
I cant find strut mounts that last on my 06 mustang gt. The steeda ones didnt last. I just ordered a set by j&m. Hopefully they last. The clunking sound gets old. Lol.. nice video!
Thanks for such a detailed video! I’m going with these because of the bed plate that they have and the sheer design quality. I’m having to reshape my strut tower from a previous owner hitting a pothole or something and distorting/mushrooming the tower. The bottem/bed plate plus the 4th bolt that this set offers should help them hold there shape once I get it reformed. I hope anyway 🤞! Thanks for the awesome video!
How do you adjust camber,for temporary adjustments??? I have steeda caster camber plates. I know I have to remove plate bolts.but do I have to remove strut nut to adjust camber angle???? Thank you friend.
I'm getting a set of MM caster camber plates and will just install those since I've already replaced struts. Do I still have to break the top strut nut to install the plates?
does make any sound creaking noise when u guys steer?????? alot kits made out there is pos make a lot creaking noise when u steer or go over speed bump
Seeing as it’s been three years since this video was uploaded, what are your thoughts on those SR Performance dampers? I have some worn out Koni SRT.T dampers I need to replace and I’m wondering if these will fit the bill.
From 18:03 to like 20:00, why do you do it like that? Why not just hold/push the strut up with your hand, drop on the spacers, and then tighten the nut? Am I missing something? How does the strut not slide back down as you back the nut off each time? P.S. appreciate the quality videos!
As I recall, it was mainly because we didn’t have the strut connected at the bottom yet, and wanted it to snug down without the pressure of the car on it for a more straight install rather than loaded up suspension. You can always try it another way, but there may have been another reason I don’t recall at the moment
Would you trust any chain shop to align it after CC plates and lowering springs ? Like “Just Tires” or NTB? Or should it go to a performance shop? Debating whether I want to drive on a bad alignment for an hour to get to the shop
If it’s a GT or sold rear axle you should be fine. I’d ask if it’s a cobra if they can do 4 wheel alignment with tie rods in the rear. Any shop will do but don’t be surprised if they still can’t get it into perfect spec even with the cc plates. It’s pretty common
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage it’s a terminator. They couldn’t get it 100% within specs last time but it was pretty close. I am hoping the plates can help them get it all the way there.
Danny did you resuse the stock bumpstop found under the dust cover of the strut shaft or only the new bumpstop that came with the caster camber plates? your video only shows you using the new ones like what the instructions said however im having spacing issues on mine. i triple checked my work using the intructions and your video and cant find the issue.
Did you end up reusing that strut shaft bump stop or just the one provided in the kit? I'm adding those camber caster plates too and replacing the struts with blue tokicos....
Have you heard of people using foxbody struts on sn95/new edges? Something about they allow for further travel down when driving. Your thoughts on this if you've heard of it.
Hey Danny what is the deal with all those spacers??? Ive installed the bbk camber plates on my cobra before and they didnt require drilling an extra hole and all those spacers??
Franky Flores The extra hole is for stability and the spacers is just how their kit is setup to compensate for the height difference. I didn’t engineer it, I just installed it lol
Danny Johnson I would highly appreciate that video! I've installed mine. And right now I'm getting coil bind (spring is binding)when I turn the steering wheel. I guess it's common issue on a McPherson strut design, and been researching everywhere to find the problem.
Hey Dan! I have these plates on my 03 Cobra. The nuts on the plates are badly rusted and I want to replace them along with new washers. Can you give me the correct size for these nuts?
tominator I’ll have to try to take one off and see. In the meantime, if you stop in to a hardware store and remove one you can take it inside to the nuts and bolts section and they have a station with bolts and their sizes. You can thread the nut on one of those to see which size and pitch.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Thanks Dan! I did just that and I was able to get stainless steel nuts and washers at my local hardware store. The nuts are 9/16 socket size and 3/8 thread. Now when I open my hood the first thing I WON'T see are rusty nuts! LOL
I’m sure they will both work, but I feel the maximum motorsports ones are higher quality. My brother researched both before buying the maximum motorsports ones
@dannyjohnsonsgarage dang oh well that's good to know that they'll work fine. That's what I get for not doing my homework lol I do have some MM products and they are indeed of higher quality.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I got ya. Thanks for replying anyway. I plan on doing struts all the way around this winter. Just wondering what a good set up is
Very detailed video you and chrisfix are the most detailed I have seen on TH-cam keep up the great work
KENNETH _2v thank you. I know I'm not as clean on the editing as him, but I'm honored to be mentioned in that class. Thank you
These are the kind of videos I look for to help with my Mustang
I bought my car with these camber plates but I’m wanting to change my front struts so this is really helpful. I will be using this video as a guide.
Just want to appreciate the work y’all put into these video! Very high quality informative stuff! Thank you! 👍🏻
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Thank you for watching. Glad they are worth people's time ;)
Hey Danny I just wanted to say thank you for all the videos and tutorials you do for the terminators/mach’s. Following your videos this last month I have installed on my 04 Cobra new shocks/struts , pads/rotors/calipers, rear differential bushings, ford racing dif cover , and mm caster camber plates all following your videos. Appreciate ya my dude
That’s fantastic! Great job. I’m glad the videos are useful and I appreciate your comment.
Planning on buying the same ones and this the only video for 94-04 cars ive found for these. Much appreciated!
Only video on TH-cam for caster camber plates 👍🏼
+EAbraham.R thanks for watching
Pretty sure I just saw this exact car on Reddit. I’ll be installing these CC plates in a couple weeks on my ‘01 GT. Thank you for this video!
Well Danny, I did it. All completed. Took about 3 plus hours because of our Mustangs having the steering wheel on the "right" side LOL. Only think was not sure of, is when is a car regarded as lowered when installing these camber kits. Mine was lowered about 20-25mm. So set it up as that. Time will tell when I take it for wheel alignment tomorrow.
For AUSSIES installing this kit watch out for the brake sensor on brake fluid reservoir. Also the air condition tank on passenger side. I had to grind down the camber plate a bit and move the air cond tank out of the way because that switch was in the way. Be careful not to bend air conditioner hoses when doing it. But all worked out well in the end. Video will save you money. Would put up photos but cant. THANKS DANNY, YOUVE DONE IT AGAIN SIR.
Well done -slight volume loss during narration. But otherwise good job. + No crazy loud music to deal with thanks for sharing (GREAT CAMERA CONTROL TOO)
Thanks for the helpful video. I think the people who swapped in my new new stuts forget the spacers, this video helped me track down the possible source my the sounds I’m hearing. Thanks again..
Been looking for video that explains everything. Appreciate you doing this. I was lost in what to transfer from old strut.
I’m glad the video helped! It took us some time to figure it out too. It was kinda confusing lol.
Lol yes I was lost. I’m going to tackle the job this weekend so will play your video step by step. Hopefully new struts will be in by then.
Just finished mine. Again really appreciate your video and the step by step instructions.
Excellent video...thank you for taking the time to make and share.👍🏻
Keith Wilder Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Good Job! I am lowering mine too, about 1.5 inch, so question: Does upper part of strut has to move outwards about 1/4 inch or inwards to fix camber?? I am thinking outwards, right?? Thanks again, youtheman =)
FYI: If your bit is glowing, its too dull. Also, consider using cutting fluid. 😁
Very helpful video, however I do miss my Orange 04 Mach 1.
thanks for the video! what does one do if the hood is making contact with them?
So i have the same cc plates! The other day i realized one of the studs is broken on the black plate that you bolt the bearing housing to. I have coil overs my question is the whole weight of the vehicle resting up against the bearing housing on the cc plate. Or up against the plate underneath.
I cant find strut mounts that last on my 06 mustang gt. The steeda ones didnt last. I just ordered a set by j&m. Hopefully they last. The clunking sound gets old. Lol.. nice video!
Thanks for such a detailed video! I’m going with these because of the bed plate that they have and the sheer design quality. I’m having to reshape my strut tower from a previous owner hitting a pothole or something and distorting/mushrooming the tower. The bottem/bed plate plus the 4th bolt that this set offers should help them hold there shape once I get it reformed. I hope anyway 🤞! Thanks for the awesome video!
I’m glad you found it! Good luck with the install.
How do you adjust camber,for temporary adjustments??? I have steeda caster camber plates. I know I have to remove plate bolts.but do I have to remove strut nut to adjust camber angle???? Thank you friend.
Hi Danny, I am going to install my MM camber plates myself. Will this video be the same for my 2002 Mustang Cobra? Any new updates to this video?
Steve Gifford It should be exactly the same- just don’t listen when I refer to “driver side” ha ha
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage yeah I worked that out when I took the kit out. Thanks again Champion
I'm getting a set of MM caster camber plates and will just install those since I've already replaced struts. Do I still have to break the top strut nut to install the plates?
Was there also a bump steer kit on your brother's car after being lowered?
does make any sound creaking noise when u guys steer?????? alot kits made out there is pos make a lot creaking noise when u steer or go over speed bump
danny can you make a video as if you were installing a boost gauge and taping into a vacuum line or port 4.6l 2v and 4v
Seeing as it’s been three years since this video was uploaded, what are your thoughts on those SR Performance dampers? I have some worn out Koni SRT.T dampers I need to replace and I’m wondering if these will fit the bill.
My brother sold the car about a year ago so I am not sure
From 18:03 to like 20:00, why do you do it like that? Why not just hold/push the strut up with your hand, drop on the spacers, and then tighten the nut? Am I missing something? How does the strut not slide back down as you back the nut off each time? P.S. appreciate the quality videos!
As I recall, it was mainly because we didn’t have the strut connected at the bottom yet, and wanted it to snug down without the pressure of the car on it for a more straight install rather than loaded up suspension. You can always try it another way, but there may have been another reason I don’t recall at the moment
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage ok, appreciate the reply, thanks!
Am I right?? Has to go out about 1/4 inch, when lowering front about 1.5 inch??? Not in!!?? Thanks, youtheman =)
Thanks for sharing this awesome video 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Would you trust any chain shop to align it after CC plates and lowering springs ? Like “Just Tires” or NTB? Or should it go to a performance shop? Debating whether I want to drive on a bad alignment for an hour to get to the shop
If it’s a GT or sold rear axle you should be fine. I’d ask if it’s a cobra if they can do 4 wheel alignment with tie rods in the rear. Any shop will do but don’t be surprised if they still can’t get it into perfect spec even with the cc plates. It’s pretty common
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage it’s a terminator. They couldn’t get it 100% within specs last time but it was pretty close. I am hoping the plates can help them get it all the way there.
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Danny did you resuse the stock bumpstop found under the dust cover of the strut shaft or only the new bumpstop that came with the caster camber plates? your video only shows you using the new ones like what the instructions said however im having spacing issues on mine. i triple checked my work using the intructions and your video and cant find the issue.
Did you end up reusing that strut shaft bump stop or just the one provided in the kit? I'm adding those camber caster plates too and replacing the struts with blue tokicos....
Have you heard of people using foxbody struts on sn95/new edges? Something about they allow for further travel down when driving. Your thoughts on this if you've heard of it.
I have not heard of that, but maybe it’s true. But too much travel downward may risk hitting the oil pan
Hey Danny what is the deal with all those spacers??? Ive installed the bbk camber plates on my cobra before and they didnt require drilling an extra hole and all those spacers??
Franky Flores The extra hole is for stability and the spacers is just how their kit is setup to compensate for the height difference. I didn’t engineer it, I just installed it lol
Sweet rims
Hey Danny, good stuff as always man! Do you have a video on how to install coilovers for the mach/cobra?
Angel Martinez unfortunately, I do not. Maybe I can get my hands on a tubular k for someone and make a vid on that someday
Danny Johnson I would highly appreciate that video! I've installed mine. And right now I'm getting coil bind (spring is binding)when I turn the steering wheel. I guess it's common issue on a McPherson strut design, and been researching everywhere to find the problem.
Excellent video!!!!
The spacer that goes in the strut falls all the way down or it stays on top of the strut cover ? Please respond I dropped mine all the way
Doesn’t the video show it? Are you talking about the bottom spacer? The video should show everything step-by-step, did you watch the whole thing?
Danny Johnson I forgot to install the bump stop, should I install it ? Or is not necessary?
EAbraham.R I believe it is necessary. I would install just how it is shown in this video to make sure it works properly
Hey Dan! I have these plates on my 03 Cobra. The nuts on the plates are badly rusted and I want to replace them along with new washers. Can you give me the correct size for these nuts?
tominator I’ll have to try to take one off and see. In the meantime, if you stop in to a hardware store and remove one you can take it inside to the nuts and bolts section and they have a station with bolts and their sizes. You can thread the nut on one of those to see which size and pitch.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Thanks Dan! I did just that and I was able to get stainless steel nuts and washers at my local hardware store. The nuts are 9/16 socket size and 3/8 thread. Now when I open my hood the first thing I WON'T see are rusty nuts! LOL
tominator Great news. I have seen those rust quite often in pictures. Luckily the desert climate here helps a lot
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Yep, good ol' NJ climate is humid as hell, so stainless steel is the only way to go!
I have the Steeda 4-bolt ones on my 02 V6. Are these better or the same?
I’m sure they will both work, but I feel the maximum motorsports ones are higher quality. My brother researched both before buying the maximum motorsports ones
@dannyjohnsonsgarage dang oh well that's good to know that they'll work fine. That's what I get for not doing my homework lol I do have some MM products and they are indeed of higher quality.
Afs when are they gonna be available again I need 18 rears
Miguel Chilpa They are super hard to find. These ones came into stock briefly and sold out. He is lucky he got a pair
Did your strut shaft hit the hood when closed ?
No, I haven’t had problems with clearance. The way the spacers are installed may effect it
Mines a 95. You may have more room .It hit slightly but still shuts. I may have to reconfigure the spacers
Cheap eBay camber plates work?
Nice video thanks for the link...
Good video but I wish to see you to talk about inboard or outboard orientation.
MrNohab The plates are side specific and the video shows their orientation.
Wow..those wheels are hot.
The jack stand on the drivers side isn’t square. Just saying lol
What struts did he go with?
I’ll have to ask if he remembers. They came with the car when he bought it.
@@dannyjohnsonsgarage I got ya. Thanks for replying anyway. I plan on doing struts all the way around this winter. Just wondering what a good set up is
how aligment come out?? any one have done have aligment sheet print out install this kits??
Thanh Nguyen It seemed to still be out of spec by just s little, but much better than without them
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Those struts are garbage man great video tho