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Export Brace - BLACK - PREMIUM - Repro ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang / Shelby 16a052,1967,1967 cougar,1967 mustang,1968,1968 cougar,1968 mustang,1969,1969 cougar,1969 mustang,1970,1970 cougar,1970 mustang,black,brace,c5zz,c7w,c7z,c8w,c8z,c9w,c9z,cougar,d0w,d0z,export,ford,ford mustang,mercury,mercury cougar,mustang,new,premium,repro,reproduction,shelby,scott drake,tower,brace,11439

Export Brace - BLACK - PREMIUM - Repro ~ 1967 - 1970 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1970 Ford Mustang / Shelby
Item #: 11439

4.84 stars, based on 40 reviews
Scott Drake used the original Ford prints to makes these exactly as the originals with heavier gauge steel than the other reproductions we have seen. Unlike the reproductions of the past, these actually fit without the need for modification or the...
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Nice product. The main downside is, as mentioned in the part description, this will plainly show just how pretzelled your chassis has gotten over the decades. Will be fitting the car to the part :-)

1967 Cougar XR7 Export Brace

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Installed this high quality export brace when the 1967 Cougar XR7 front end was restored. There were cracks on the shock towers so bracing was needed and the export brace was an easy installation. Definitely strengthens the front end and would highly recommend. I also did a 1 inch front spring drop and welded in the shock tower reinforcement plates while the car was dismantled.
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Tulsa
2018

A MUST HAVE

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This is one of the first things any Cougar or Mustang owner should get for their car. Very inexpensive upgrade that will improve handling that you will notice immediately. Quality was even better than I expected. I too had to spread shock towers some to get it to fit but well worth the effort.

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This export is an amazing upgrade. Because of shifting in the strut towers, putting in this brace can be challenging. But remember, don't make the part fit the car; make the car fit the part.

Oklahoma
2016

Best $60 you could spend

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I was surprised by the difference in the handling of the car after this one modification. Definitely recommend!

Black Export Brace

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After seeing the install on WCCC, I decided to upgrade and install this Shelby export brace. The install was fine no problems.

2018

Brace looks like it came from the factory

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I added the brace as part of the install of the 1" lowering springs and the brace fit perfectly and looks great!

Chicago, IL
2015

Brace yourself!

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Yeah, this fell right into place with no problems. met my expectations and I am very happy (and more confident) when taking corners....thank you.

Chicago, IL
2015

Excellent Brace!

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Bought this export brace after hearing from everyone how much of a difference this will make. Very easy to install, exact fit and super strong craftsmanship! Also picked up the shock tower reinforcement plates and plan to weld these in next week. Overall, very pleased with this purchase.

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  • %20reasonable%20price
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With other repairs/improvements done at the same time, the brace appears to have helped the handling greatly.

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