Hey guys, now that I have the engine finally set(other than VC Gaskets and upgraded fan), I am moving on to suspension. I was going to replace end links and sway bar bushings, then have my friend rebuild the control arms (bushings and ball joints), replace shocks/struts and check the rest.
Here's the question: are all Fox Mustang front control arms a direct swap? I actually found a set of low mileage control arms with bushings and ball joints from a 4 cyl. Mustang. Can I just buy these and swap them on instead of going individual parts?
Thanks!
Yes, the Thunderbird control arms from '83-'86 were the same as those on a '79-'93 Mustang (except SVO & '93 Cobra R) and '79-'86 Capri, so those that you found would be a direct swap.
http://www.coolcats.net/modifying/controlarms.html
If your interested in brand new set of control arms, they are available from Ford Racing. Part #M-3075-A.
Id upgrade to the 87-88 arms for the better turning radius. i never noticed when i was driving only 86's, but the 87-88 has a noticeable improvment in parkibg lots. id say at least 10%. the 4 banger mustang ones should be identicle. might as well upgrade if your staying with stock parts.
87-88 A-arms are longer...
True, i forgot about that.