Suspension, Chassis & Drivetrain

Limited slip nodular 9 inch Ford third member rebuilt with all new parts. New Eaton True-Trac 8 pinion clutchless traction locking unit, Richmond ring and pinion gear, Timkin bearings, selective size sleeve, bolts, and seal. Rebuilt using a 1967-1973 nodular 9 inch case with oil fill plug. For 28 or 31 splined axles. This unit is for 1967-73 Cougars and Mustangs, but can be used in any other Ford or Mercury with a 9 inch drop out center section. Because of all the...

Since we always claim to have parts nobody else does... This welds to the bottom side of the car just above the differential. When the rear suspension bottoms out, this is the plate the rubber snubber / bumper (mounted on the front on top of the dif.) makes contact with.

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 need to jump on the front of the car to install.  These are the best braces on the market today by far... Greatly reduces twisting of the chassis. Also strengthens the front end and helps reduce shock tower fatigue and cracking. Also available...

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 need to jump on the front of the car to install. They are the best braces on the market today by far... Greatly reduces twisting of the chassis. Also strengthens the front end and helps reduce shock tower fatigue and cracking. Also available in Black...

AMK strut rod hardware kit, course threaded bolts and nuts with cotter pins as shown.

Reproduction stamped steel firewall for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.Here's our video on front suspension and chassis upgrades.

Reproduction rubber bumper that mounts to the metal axle snubber on Ford nine inch rear ends on 1969 - 1970 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. New part with a course threaded stud, also called a pinion bumper. The correct casting number is seen on this rubber axle bumper is C9OA-4906-A, this version has course threads. The version most often seen on the 1967-68 is C3AA-4906-C. It will have a fine threaded mounting stud.

Reproduction driver side (left hand) inner front frame patch for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Will work for both coupe and convertible. Check out our video on front suspension and chassis upgrades below:

Reproduction passenger side (right hand) inner front frame patch for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Will work for both coupe and convertible. Check out our video on front suspension and chassis upgrades below:

Reproduction full one piece front frame rail for the driver side (left hand) of the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Replaces Ford Part #: C7ZZ-6510219-B.Here's our little film to help you fortify your flexxy feline!

FULL inner and outer passenger side (right hand) reproduction one piece frame rail for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. Replaces Ford Part #: C7ZZ-6510218-B.Here's our little film to help you fortify your flexxy feline!

Reproduction driver side (left hand) front inner apron for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.Here's a little film to help you fortify your flexxy feline!

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New outer axle gasket for any 8 or 9 inch Ford rear end with 28 splined axles. Common on all Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang with V-8 engines. Excludes 31 splined axles as found on Boss and Cobra Jet cars. One required per side, two per car.

Must have for 69-70 convertible owners or anyone else who wishes to tighten up the notoriously weak front inner structure of the 67-70 Cougar / Mustang. All three of these easy to install upgrades are outlined in the BOSS 302 Chassis Modification book that is NOT included in this package. After you install this kit you will wonder how you could have possibly lived this long without it. Even if you already have the one piece export brace, the chances are it is the old ill fitting off-shore...

Must have for 69-70 convertible owners or anyone else who wishes to tighten up the notoriously weak front inner structure of the 67-70 Cougar / Mustang. All three of these easy to install upgrades are outlined in the BOSS 302 Chassis Modification book that is NOT included in this package. After you install this kit you will wonder how you could have possibly lived this long without it. Even if you already have the one piece export brace, the chances are it is the old ill fitting off-shore...

Import reproduction. Fits 1967-70 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang without power steering. Rarely do these last the life of the rest of the front suspension, if you get 40,000 miles out of one you are lucky. The slightest amount of play in this component will translate to major slop in the steering. Click on images to enlarge. ...

NOTE - Some customer are experiencing problems with this economy idler arm, the castle nut on top is causing clearance issues with the bolt on the top arm.Import reproduction. Fits 1967-70 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Rarely do these last the life of the rest of the front suspension, if you get 40,000 miles out of one you are lucky. The slightest amount of play in this component will translate to major slop in the steering.

Premium grade of idler arm. Fits all 1967-70 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. If you have loose / sloppy steering, replacing this part could help tighten things up. Rarely do these last the life of the rest of the front suspension, if you get 60,000 miles out of one you are lucky. The slightest amount of play in this component will translate to major slop in the steering. Drag link hole size: 5/8" Customer feedback: Hey, just wanted to thank you for your prompt service. Last Friday...

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

Rebuildable Core grade lower control arm for any 1970 Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. These are wearable items, and we list this item for those folks who really wish to go 'Concours trailered'. These interchange from side to side, two per car. One year only design, has a unique washer for the sway bar end links. Fits other 1970 Ford cars such as Torino and Cyclone. Even though these are select parts, we recommend that the ball joints and bushings be replaced. Limited to stock on...

Reproduction reinforcement plate designed to weld onto the lower control arms. Sold individually, we are not sure that you would want to even buy one of these. They don't fit very well, and are not contoured to any lower control arm on the market. You will be bending these to fit, prior to welding. *Note - This is a non-returnable item. 

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....

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.

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.

New pinion seal for any 8 inch third member found in 1967-73 Ford and Mercury cars. 1967-68 Mercury Cougar and all years of Mustang with 8 inch drop out rears.

Used pinion yoke for an 8 inch rear end on any 1967-68 Mercury Cougar or 1967-73 Ford Mustang. 25 splines Ford says it is for a 1260 U-Joint. Part cleaned for pictures, used parts shipped the way they come off of the cars. Shipped bare, no hardware included.Ford part number C3OZ-4851-A.

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.

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.

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...

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.

New RTV  oil resistant, high temperature, Ultra Black gasket maker for use on the Mercury or Ford. It's no mistake that Ultra Black has become an automotive industry standard. It's low odor, flexible, non-corrosive, vibration resistant, oil resistant, heat resistant, fast curing formula cannot be beat. Great for use on any surface that experiences high heat and oil like the valve cover gaskets.

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.