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Front wheel stagger question 88TC and 88XR7

New here and have a question on stagger in the front wheels of both the noted rides.
Both cars have the drivers front wheel about 0.5-1.0 inch further forward in the wheel opening than the passenger side.
I have to assume that they both came from the factory that way but what was the rationale for this configuration?
I installed Mustang GT 11 inch brakes/spindles along with the C/C plates and new struts (stock XR7 control arms).
I am asking as we cannot get anywhere close to the recommended +- 4 degrees caster angle.
The drivers C/C plate is pushed all the way forward and the passenger plate is all the way rearward and only getting about 2deg caster.
Maximum Motorsports figured my k member was out of square but when I checked the TC it was the same way so I don't think that is the issue.
Any thoughts/guidance on this would be greatly appreciated.
Have a super day all.

Larry

Front wheel stagger question 88TC and 88XR7

Reply #1 –
I have heard that some caster camber plates can be flipped and put together backwards.

Mm has a pretty good handle on these cars. Jack actually ownes a tc if I remember right and its one of few places that build parts For these cars.

I'm gonna wait around and see what everyone else who has cc plates says.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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Front wheel stagger question 88TC and 88XR7

Reply #2 –
I didn't have any trouble getting +4.5 caster with my MM c/c plates.  Granted, I have yet to do my SN-95 brake/knuckle/axle swap as you have.  Subscribing.

Front wheel stagger question 88TC and 88XR7

Reply #3 –
[Not sure if it makes any difference but I only upgraded to 4 bolt GT wheels and have not yet done the SN-95 conversion.  That is yet to come.  Had the bigger mustang brakes/spindles hanging about to put them on.  thanks guys.
Larry
 

Front wheel stagger question 88TC and 88XR7

Reply #4 –
Not sure whats causing your issue but might want to check your control arm bushings, mine (87 TC) were in poor condition when I swapped them for newer during SN brake install.