Camber plates

[K4fxd]

Ok, I'm tired of slipping my camber bolts and figure it is time for some plates, or slotting the strut.

I've narrowed it down to J&M because of the bearing design, I don't like the caster adjustment.
And Steeda, not sure I like the teflon bearing. I know these wear pretty fast.

I know there are others but my budget for this is in the 300 range. A few hours of labor slots the struts. I am a cheapskate. I would just slot them but I would like to get rid of the rubber in the top mount.
Advice?
Thanks.

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[Howitzer]

If you don't want the rubber in the top mount, Vorshslag and MMR both use built-in solid top mounts. MMR would keep you under budget. Without that rubber though, you may hear a little chatter (I have the MMR plates and I do get a little chatter from them). MMR also has no castor adjustment, so nothing to mess with there.

MMR may also not send you the correct top nut/washer if you're using OE style struts...hopefully they've fixed this oversight by now but easily fixable.

 

[tangguy]

I have BMR camber plates and pretty happy with them. Also very reasonably priced at $175

 

[Hotpart.com]

With our plates you can simply set the caster in the forward position which is stock and just lock it in place and then adjust the camber. I believe we are also the only ones that offer a lifetime warranty on the spherical bearing.

 

[thornclaw]

gt350 ford plates have rubber in them but i think thats a good thing. i have them and they are silent. cheap too.

https://www.ebay.com/p/11039426439

 

[larr12]

I installed the J&M camber plates for over 2 years with no issues. Got them from @beefcake

 

[K4fxd]

With our plates you can simply set the caster in the forward position which is stock and just lock it in place and then adjust the camber. I believe we are also the only ones that offer a lifetime warranty on the spherical bearing.

Do your plates add NVH? I don't mind a bit of noise, but this is primarily a street car and don't want my passengers to think the car is a worn out POS.

 

[Hotpart.com]

Anytime you remove the factory rubber and replace it with a bearing you will increase the NVH. With that said we have never had a customer complain about an increase in NVH and I don't notice any with my cars with our camber plates.

 

[Bluemustang]

I just bought some J&M plates to use with my Ohlins R&T coilovers I am installing. I have also used Maximum Motorsports plates and been satisfied with them no issues.

 

[K4fxd]

I just placed an order for the J&M plates. I'll pass on a review.

 

[Bluemustang]

Do your plates add NVH? I don't mind a bit of noise, but this is primarily a street car and don't want my passengers to think the car is a worn out POS.

If it helps, my MM plates also use a bearing and I didn't hear anything. You might get a slight "thud" on sharp bumps or something but that's about it. NVH is low for this kind of part imo. You probably won't even notice anything.

 

[K4fxd]

@Hotpart.com

Do I need to keep the washer between the top of the strut and the camber plate?

 

[Hotpart.com]

No you shouldn't need a washer between the strut and the bearing and the strut shaft.

 

[K4fxd]

OK, it seemed notchy when I put them together, when I used the washer there was not enough thread engagement on the strut nut. When installed the strut turned smoothly. Thanks for answering.

 

[K4fxd]

There is definitely more road feel with these plates. Still mostly in the seat the steering is still dead feeling. I did add PP control arms at the same time so not sure how much each contributes, but turn in is much crisper. I suppose the next purchase is the front control arm bearings.

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