Suspension, Chassis & Drivetrain

You can use 1968 up to 1973 lower control arms on a 1967 only if you change the strut rod to the 1968 - 1970 style. We have the strut rods available in both new and used form. Replaces Ford part #: C8OZ-3078-A. Sold individually, right is the same as left. *NOTE* The Cougar only, 1967 only, lower control arm is not available in reproduction form but you can rebuild the originals so do not throw away your cores as they may prove to be valuable one day. Mustang never used the articulated strut...

Sold individually, right is the same as left.  NOTE* You can use the 1968 - 1973 lower control arms on a 1967 ONLY if you change the strut rods to the 1968 - 1970 style. We have the strut rods available in both new and used form. Find them here. Replaces Ford part # C8OZ-3078-A. Having issues with wobbly or loose steering? Check out our video on sloppy steering below.  ...

Set of two polyurethane bushings that insert into the rear side of the lower control arm. This set contains two bushings that measure 1 9/16 across the leading inside edge, and 1 5/8 across the outer rim.Note: These larger diameter bushings were used on Ford service replacement lower control arms. Typically found on Ford supplied lower control arms without the welded on jacking tabs.

Set of two polyurethane bushings that insert into the rear side of the lower control arm. This set contains two bushings that measure 1 7/16 across the leading inside edge, and 1 5/8 across the outer rim. Typically these bushings fit Ford factory installed lower control arms with the welded on jacking tabs. Note: These smaller diameter bushings were used on factory installed control arms. Service replacement control arms utilized 1-9/16 inch bushings.

Curved Monte Carlo Bar in a black finish for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. The Monte Carlo Bar was originally developed by Carroll Shelby to help maintain proper wheel alignment under hard cornering. Not only will this item help stiffen the notoriously flexy front end, it will also help reduce the chances that your shock towers will develop stress cracks over time. Replaces Ford Part # C9ZZ-16A052-BRB. ...

Curved Monte Carlo Bar in a chrome finish for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. The Monte Carlo Bar was originally developed by Carroll Shelby to help maintain proper wheel alignment under hard cornering. Not only will this item help stiffen the notoriously flexy front end, it will also help reduce the chances that your shock towers will develop stress cracks over time. Replaces Ford part # C9ZZ-16A052-BRC. ...

Straight Monte Carlo Bar in a black finish for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. The Monte Carlo Bar was originally developed by Carroll Shelby to help maintain proper wheel alignment under hard cornering. Not only will this item help stiffen the notoriously flexy front end, it will also help reduce the chances that your shock towers will develop stress cracks over time. Replaces Ford part # C9ZZ-16A052-ARB.

Reproduction sway bar mount for your 67 - 70 Cougar or Mustang. Close to original design, but misses by a mile. Does not share the correct contour as originals. Welds to the front frame rail.

Original driver side sway bar mount for your LATE 1968-70 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Nice original, removed from our better cars. Metal cleanup needed, we cut these a little generously to protect the bracket. Two versions available in 1968. Both curved and straight cut, even on the same car. Original part number is 5A483. The MPC and other manuals refer to this bracket as: reinforcement and mounting bracket for front stabilizer bar. One per side, this is the driver side only. See related...

Reproduction sway bar clamp mount for your 67 - 70 Cougar or Mustang. Close to original design, but misses by a mile. Does not share the correct contour as originals. Welds to the front frame rail.

Original passenger side sway bar mount for your LATE 1968-70 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Nice original, removed from our better cars. Metal cleanup needed, we cut these a little generously to protect the bracket. Two versions available in 1968. Both curved and straight cut, even on the same car. Original part number is 5A483. The MPC and other manuals refer to this bracket as: reinforcement and mounting bracket for front stabilizer bar. One per side, this is the passenger side only....

U-shaped bracket that mounts the long flat part of the front sway bar to the chassis. Clamps sold individually, two needed for attaching front sway bars. This clamp with the folded ears on the sides is for the 7/8 and 15/16 inch front sway bars.

Concours correct reproduction of the front sway bar clamps used on all 67 - 70 Cougars and Mustangs with the competition suspension option, or 15/16th" sway bar. Never available until now. Exactly like the originals in every detail. Standard for all Shelbys, Boss 302s, and Cobra Jets. Stamped and formed just like the originals.

Pair of U-shaped brackets that mounts the long flat part of the front sway bar to the chassis. Two needed for attaching front sway bars. *Note* 1969 and 1970 Cougars with the Competition Handling Package which included all with 428CJ and Boss 302 engine packages, used a different bracket with a Ford part number of C7ZZ-5486-A.Replaces Ford part number #: C6OZ-5486-B.

New 3/8-16 nut for the shock tower shock cap. Three nuts used on each cap, 6 total per car. Sold individually.Replaces Ford part number 377706-S7.

Nuts and washers for attaching the rear differential carrier or pumpkin or third member to the rear axle housing. Correct for all 1969-73 Mercury Cougar and 1969-73 Ford Mustang. 8 inch or 9 inch third members, all the same.

This reproduction radiator / core support assembly includes the lower crossmember. This is the very best one made! Will come with the cut outs for the Mustang hood twist locks and the holes came standard on all 1970 Cougar and Mustangs.Replaces Ford # D0ZZ-16138-A.

Passenger side chassis bumper bracket for the rear axle. Passenger side as removed from a 1967-73 Mercury Cougar. Good condition bracket, road tested, but not salt road tested. Ships as shown, cut with generous margins around the original bracket.

Driver side chassis bumper bracket for the rear axle. Passenger side as removed from a 1967-73 Mercury Cougar. Good condition bracket, road tested, but not salt road tested. Ships as shown, cut with generous margins around the original bracket.

Reproduction rear axle outer bumper for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. These units mount on frame rail, are push in and two are required per car. Sold as a pair. Replaces Ford part # C6AZ-4730.

This 3 degree wedge properly sets the pinion angle for the drive shaft. This is a Cougar specific part which is needed due to the longer than normal rear leaf spring length. There are other wedges, but we seldom see them. This 3 degree marked wedge is the most prolific one. Feel secure in using these as a replacement.  Sold individually, two required per vehicle. Orientation: Narrow end towards the front of the car.

Stamped steel driver side (left hand) rear inner apron for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang.Here's a little film to help you fortify your flexxy feline!

Reproduction stamped steel passenger side (right hand) rear inner apron for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang.Here's a little film to help fortify your flexxy feline!

This pair of plates cut from 11 gauge steel (1/8") are designed to be welded onto the front crossmember that braces the front frame rails and ties together the lower control arm pivots in a superior way to the original design. When welded onto the front crossmember properly, these plates will prevent any camber change in hard cornering. This is not needed for the average Cougar owner, but if you are desiring to make your car a "Handling Machine", every bit counts. This combined with our shock...

New pair of weld in shock tower reinforcement plates cut from 11 gauge steel (1/8") for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. It is common knowledge that one of the main design flaws of the early Cougar or Mustang are the shock towers. Because of this design flaw, it is common (even with pampered, low mile, completely stock cream puffs) for the shock towers to have some degree of cracking as they were never designed to fit an oversized wheel and tire package, be cornered hard or handle the heavy...

Used rear leaf spring retainer for 1968 -73 Mercury Cougar with standard or non-GT / non- competition handling suspensions. Additionally it fits most 1966-70 Mercury Comet / Montego, 1970-71 Ford Torino. Identified with a stamped number "6" on the top. The inside height is 1-3/4 inches. Sold individually, one for each side for a total of 2 per car. Bead blasted for pictures, most will ship 'as removed'. This suspension part never came painted, there will be some erosion due to...

Reproduction lower ball joint retainer and gasket. Works on 67 - 73 Cougars and Mustangs.

New RTV gasket maker for use on the differential of your Mercury or Ford. This gasket maker is specially formulated to withstand today's gear oils and prevent leakage.

Oil seal for rear axle on any 1967-73 Mercury Cougar or Most Ford cars with 28 spline axles. Most all Cougar and Mustang received 28 splined axles, whether they have an 8 inch or nine inch rear end from the factory. Seal measurements: 1-3/8 inch inside diameter, 2-17/64 inch outside diameter. Two needed per axle, sold individually. We stock Timken brand of seals.Replaces Ford part number C7OZ-1177-B.

Oil seal for rear axle on any 1968-73 Mercury Cougar or Most Ford cars with 31 spline axles. Typically only 428CJ, 427-4V, and Boss 302's got the heavy duty 31 splined axles from the factory, most Cougar and Mustangs have 28 splined axles. Seal measurements: 1-1/2 inch inside diameter, 2-17/64 inch outside diameter. Two needed per axle, sold individually. We stock Timken brand of seals.Replaces Ford part number C7OZ-1177-A.

Reproduction coil spring seat pad for the 67 - 73 Cougar or Mustang.  Sold individually, 4 needed per car.

Correct shackle for all 1967 through 1973 Cougars, except those manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71. Measures 3-1/2 inches from center to center. Bushing dimensions: Length 1 1/8", outside diameter 1" (shaft piece) - 1 1/4" (end piece), hole diameter 1/2" Sold individually, two required per car. Replaces Ford 5630 shackle kits that include bushings C4GY-5781-A and D4DZ-5781-A.

Correct length (3-1/2 inches from center to center) and construction shackle for all 1967 through 1973 Cougars, except those manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71. Ships complete - 2 piece shackle with original nuts. New bushings not included, but recommended. Sold individually, but two are required for the rear suspension. Replaces Ford 5630 shackle kits that include bushings C4GY-5781-A and D4DZ-5781-A.

Complete Set of 1" leaf spring poly bushings for the rear eye of the spring shackle. Sold in packages of 8, 4 per side. Correct size for the 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar except for 1971 through 1972 Cougars manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71. Replaces Ford Part #: D4DZ-5781-A. May be dropshipped. *except for 1971 through 1972 Cougars manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71.

Complete Set of 1" leaf spring rubber bushings for the rear eye of the spring shackle. Sold in packages of 8, 4 per side. Correct size for the 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar except for 1971 through 1972 Cougars manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71. Replaces Ford Part #: D4DZ-5781-A. *except for 1971 through 1972 Cougars manufactured between 10/70 and 9/71.

KYB Gas-a-just shocks are America's best selling performance gas shock. It's monotube design features a higher gas pressure which helps to hold the tire to road surface during severe driving conditions. N2 gas helps eliminate shock fading due to aeration and foaming. This shock is the perfect choice for the performance oriented. These units are sold individually. Manufacturer Specs: ExtendedCompressedStrokeCoverInternal StopExternal Stop14.029.614.41-X- ...

These are equal in performance to other name brand high pressure gas shocks at a significant lower price. These shocks are best suited for drivers looking for firm ride with a solid controlled “feel of the road”. These units are sold individually.

This gas shock improves handling without sacrificing ride comfort. A very good choice for the daily driver wanting a smooth ride with the response of a gas shock. Also, this is the most stock-looking shock since it's black and has a flat upper collar. These units are sold individually. Manufacturer Specs: ExtendedCompressedStrokeCoverInternal StopExternal Stop14.259.334.92-X- ...

These shocks are the as close to original specs as possible for the Mercury Cougar. This is the comfort shock for those looking for a softer ride. The KYB Gas-a-Just shocks use higher gas pressure to keep your tires glued to the road. The KYB Gas-a-Just shocks' velocity-sensitive valving system adjusts quickly to changing road conditions for maximum comfort in any situation. Their mono tube configuration eliminates aeration and foaming, their micro-smooth, hard-chromed pistons extend their...

These shocks are the as close to original specs as possible for the Mercury Cougar. This is the performance shock for those looking for firmer ride. The KYB Gas-a-Just shocks use higher gas pressure to keep your tires glued to the road. The KYB Gas-a-Just shocks' velocity-sensitive valving system adjusts quickly to changing road conditions for maximum comfort in any situation. Their mono tube configuration eliminates aeration and foaming, their micro-smooth, hard-chromed pistons extend their...

Keep in mind these will work on the Cougar but are designed for the Mustang which has a lower maximum spring travel. If your Cougar is lowered in the rear by an inch or more these will be spot on.Sold individually

This gas Shock Absorber improves handling without sacrificing ride comfort. A very good choice for the daily driver wanting a smooth ride with the response of a gas shock.  These shocks are sold individually and are designed more specifically to work with Cougars as opposed to Mustang. Manufacturer Specs: ExtendedCompressedStrokeCoverInternal StopExternal Stop19.3711.308.07X-- ...

Application: most 1967-1973 with any V-8 engine. A Right and Left bracket are needed for most applications. Including all 1968 - 1970 428 CJ automatic transmission Cougars. **Excludes 1969 - 1970 Boss 302 & 428 Cobra Jet 4 speed Cougars. That application had staggered rear shock plates. Hint - that would be two C9OZ-5796-C right side shock plates.Replaces Ford part number C9OZ-5796-B.

Passenger side shock mounting plate for any 1967-73 Mercury Cougar with any V-8 engines. A passenger side and **driver side bracket are needed for most applications.  **Excludes 1969 - 1970 Boss 302 & 428 Cobra Jet 4 speed Cougars. Additionally 1972 - 1973 351CJ (Q code engines - all transmissions) which all came with staggered rear shocks, which was part of those years Competition Handling Package. These applications had staggered rear shock plates. Order two C9OZ-5796-C right...

This tower is technically incorrect for a 1969-70 Mercury Cougar as it has no reinforcement plate. Cougar owners would definitely want to buy a good used tower instead of this reproduction. Keep in mind all Cougars came with reinforced towers in 1969-70 just as all 1969-70 Cougars came with the 9" rear-end and 351 or larger engine.Here's a little film to help you fortify your flexxy feline! ...

1970 features a reinforcement plate that is a combination of a 1968 and 1969 plate. This is an excellent upgrade for any 67-70 Cougar or Mustang without reinforced shock towers. This is a 100% clean, uncut tower worthy of any show-car. No specific part number for this structural front suspension section. For 1970, the plate size was shortened, for easier access for spark plug changes. Generic Ford part # D0ZZ-16055-B, included apron and side member. ...

We highly suggest you look at our mint condition used towers for about the same price. This tower is technically incorrect for a 1969-70 Mercury Cougar as it has no reinforcement plate. Cougar owners would definitely want to buy a good used tower instead of this reproduction. Keep in mind all Cougars came with reinforced towers in 1969-70 just as all 1969-70 Cougars came with the 9" rear-end. All Cougars also came with 351 or larger engines for those years as well, except for the 302...

1970 features a reinforcement plate that is a combination of a 1968 and 1969 plate. This is an excellent upgrade for any 67-70 Cougar or Mustang without reinforced shock towers. This is a 100% clean, uncut tower worthy of any show-car. No specific part number for this structural front suspension section. For 1970, the plate size was shortened, for easier access for spark plug changes. Generic Ford part # D0ZZ-16054-A, included apron and side member. ...