Suspension, Chassis & Drivetrain

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

Reproduction driver side (left hand) inner front frame patch for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.

Reproduction passenger side (right hand) inner front frame patch for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.

Reproduction driver side (left hand) outer front frame rail patch for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. The outer rail has weld nuts installed for proper installation.

There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to front end parts. There are numerous manufacturers on each part and some are priced very, very low. We do not like the quality of many of these discount parts and do not like selling them when we don't like using them on our own cars. We feel we can stand behind these quality products shown here. All front end kit parts are identical for both power and manual steering. Note: Bright orange protective covers are to be removed before...

Reproduction driver side (left hand) front inner apron for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.

Reproduction passenger side (right hand) front inner apron for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.

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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.

NOTE: THIS IS A NEW DESIGN AND WILL NOT LOOK EXACTLY LIKE YOUR ORIGINAL, BUT IT WILL IN FACT FIT YOUR 71-73 COUGAR OR MUSTANGIdler Arm Assembly for 1971-1973 Cougar and Mustang. Fits all 1971-1973 Cougars and Mustangs with manual or power steering. Complete with bushings installed and ready to bolt on. Does not include Zerk fitting. This Idler arm helps stop that floating feeling going down the road. Please see the installation photos below. Easy to install.  ...

Rebuildable Core grade lower control arm for any 1971-73 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. Fits other 1971-73 Ford cars such as Torino and Cyclone. No jacking tabs found on this version from Ford. Even though these are select parts, we recommend that the ball joints and bushings be replaced.  Anghel Restorations can...

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. 

This is an economy version of the lower control arm assembly, with a spot welded on "heavy duty" reinforcing plate. Yes, this is the same "heavy duty reinforced" lower control arm assembly carried by the other parts vendors. We are sorry, but we just cannot recommend this part. The Scott Drake premium version (Part #:26709) of this lower control arm is far superior and basically the same costs. In the picture, you can tell that it is lacking a rolled lip on the outer edge that...

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. Check out this video ...

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.

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.  It will also help reduce the chances that your shock towers will develop stress cracks over time. Note: Not for A/C or Convertible applications. This product will not clear the distributor or A/C Compressor.  Replaces Ford part # D1ZZ-16A052-A. "Times New Roman"">...

Original sway bar mount for your 1971-73 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. 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, right and left are the same. See related items.  

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 pair of white and yellow paint sticks for the Mercury or Ford. These units were used by FORD at the assembly plants to mark fender aprons

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.

Reproduction pinion seal for the 9 inch ring gear on the 1967 - 1973 Mercury Cougar or Ford mustang. 

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.

We've found that these are being manufactured to the wrong specs and are working with the supplier to correct the issue. This reproduction radiator / core support assembly includes the lower crossmember and is the very best one made! The outer width on the frame rails for the hardtops is 35-1/2 inches, a convertible has a width of 35-1/4 inches. A good body man should be able to make a hardtop core support fit a convertible, but know that it is different. We generally have 4-6 convertibles on...

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 1 degree wedge properly sets the pinion angle for the drive shaft.The Mercury Parts Catalog states that this part is installed "As Required".Orientation: Narrow end towards the front of the car.

This 1.5 degree wedge properly sets the pinion angle for the drive shaft.The Mercury Parts Catalog states that this part is installed "As Required".Sold individually, two required per vehicle.Orientation: Narrow end towards the front of the car.

This 2 degree wedge properly sets the pinion angle for the drive shaft.The Mercury Parts Catalog states that this part is installed "As Required".Orientation: Narrow end towards the front of the car.

Reproduction stamped steel driver side (left hand) rear inner apron for Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang.

Reproduction passenger side (right hand) rear inner apron for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang.

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

Reproduction roller control arm assemblies. These control arms are a slightly modified version of the 67-73 lower control arms found on Cougar and Mustang. A roller bearing has been added at the mounting point allowing them to move up and down, laterally and also allows for a small amount of twisting. This creates smoother handling. Sold as a pair. 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...

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.

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.

KYB Gas-a-just shock absorbers 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 Stop12.328.53.82-X- ...

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 units are sold individually. Manufacturer Specs: ExtendedCompressedStrokeCoverInternal StopExternal Stop13.98.95-X- ...

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

Used driver side (left side) shock tower that is in excellent condition as cut from a Western parts car. For Mercury Cougar and Ford mustang with no specific part number for this structural front suspension section. Generic part # D1ZZ-16055-A, includes apron and side member.

Used passenger side (right hand) shock tower in excellent condition as cut from a Western parts car. No specific part number for this structural front suspension section. Generic Ford part # D1ZZ-16054-A, includes apron and side member.

1971-73 shock towers are not reproduced and finding rust free Western aprons is getting to be a challenge. This is a great value for those needing multiple parts and want factory spot welds. Generic Ford part # D1ZZ-16055-A, includes apron and side member.

1971-73 shock towers are not reproduced and finding rust free Western aprons is getting to be a challenge. This is a great value for those needing multiple parts and want factory spot welds. Generic Ford part # D1ZZ-16054-A, includes apron and side member.

Solid, used, and undamaged driver side (left hand) shock tower brace for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. Consider our brace kits for the best bang for your hard earned buck! Ford part # D1ZZ-16A053-A.

Solid, used, and undamaged passenger side (right hand) shock tower brace for Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustangs. Consider our brace kits for the best bang for your hard earned buck!Ford part # D1ZZ-16A052-A.

Pair of reproduction shock tower braces that connect the shock towers to the firewall. Sold in a pair. Not even close to being as good as our used original FoMoCo units. Replaces Ford part # D1ZZ-16A052-A & D1ZZ-16A053-A.