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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: RDOG on October 05, 2010, 11:55:54 AM

Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: RDOG on October 05, 2010, 11:55:54 AM
I am looking for a set of aftermarket stock A arms for my 86 in stock location, with spring perch, correct ball joints, and bushings included. Do you guys know who would bbe a great source?

I figure oif I can get a nice tubular A arm with everything in place and just be a direct swap out, it would be time saving on collecting all the parts and install.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: Chuck W on October 05, 2010, 12:03:52 PM
Your 86 uses the Fox Mustang A-Arms.  Not sure if anyone makes a tubular arm with spring perches for the stock K-member though.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: RDOG on October 05, 2010, 06:46:39 PM
Quote from: Chuck W;338131
Your 86 uses the Fox Mustang A-Arms.  Not sure if anyone makes a tubular arm with spring perches for the stock K-member though.


Chuck, do you know a good source for all the bushings and balljoints at a good price? Is there any particular rubber material that I should go with?
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 08, 2010, 12:57:03 PM
For your car: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=201

I have the FRPP 03-04 Cobra control arms on my 88. They are nice pieces.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: Chuck W on October 08, 2010, 01:36:32 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;338559
For your car: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=201

I have the FRPP 03-04 Cobra control arms on my 88. They are nice pieces.


Those won't work on his '86.

I think he found a set of the Fox ones.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: Robert Camp on October 08, 2010, 02:02:40 PM
Chuck,
Which are you saying won't work on the '86 TC. The M-3075-A are stock '86 control arms and are identical to the ones taken off my '86 TC. The previous poster links to the M-3075-A and then mentions another model year.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: Chuck W on October 08, 2010, 03:17:04 PM
Oops, my bad.  I thought he was linking to the Cobra ones.

As I mentioned initially, the 86 uses the Fox-length arms.
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 09, 2010, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: Robert Camp;338566
Chuck,
Which are you saying won't work on the '86 TC. The M-3075-A are stock '86 control arms and are identical to the ones taken off my '86 TC. The previous poster links to the M-3075-A and then mentions another model year.


Quote from: Chuck W;338574
Oops, my bad.  I thought he was linking to the Cobra ones.

As I mentioned initially, the 86 uses the Fox-length arms.


I linked to the arms that work for the 83-86 T-birds. I was just saying that I have the ones that fit the 87-88 T-birds (03-04 Cobra) and they are nice pieces. I should have clarified that. My bad:D
Title: Aftermarket stock A arms 86 TC
Post by: Aerocoupe on October 11, 2010, 05:57:39 PM
You can rebuild the stock units with Moog bushings and ball joints.  Most parts houses let you barrow the press that will remove and install them.  I did it a couple of times and with patience, an impact wrench & air compressor, and some cold ice tea it was not a bad deal at all.  OReilly's has all the parts here locally but I am sure other parts stores carry them as well. I came up with about $175 for the Moog ball joints and bushings when I called the local store.

The Ford Racing parts are very nice and work really well but they can be pricey.  Just wanted to list an alternative to someone on a budget and who has a Saturday to kill.  Found them on Summit for $299 for the pair here:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-3075-A/

Darren
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