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Control Arm ?

I was wondering if the control arm location on the linc mrk7 would be the same as the 79-93 mustang fox body?reason is I found a disc brake  linc today.I am building a 81 malibu and TRZ has a kit that mounts a mustang rear end in a Gbody.I was wondering if it was the same.I know the length is different.I am trying to stay in around 60-62in.the factory 7.5 is 58.05.I have a 88 cougar xr7 8.8 and have the sn95 axles and gonna try the town car back plates from 88 and drums from a 90 linc tomorrow.I know it sounds like the Johnny cash song.It will be one of a kind.LOL:D

Control Arm ?

Reply #1 –
I don't really know, but I'll bet its pretty close. The 83-85 tbirds/cougars and I think but am not sure, Lincolns all had the mustang k-member. The 83 to 86 tbirds/cougars had the same sized a-arm. The ball joint in the Lincoln is in a different spot and they used air bags.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #2 –
i think he means rear control arms
1988 Thunderbird sport
2004 Ford F150 Lariat
2008  Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
2007 Suzuki DR-Z400S dual sport/Supermoto
1988 Thunderbird LX - sold
1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with GST kit - gone

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Reply #3 –
Your question is very confusing, but the answer I think you are looking for is that YES, the control arm mounts on the rear axle is the same for ALL Fox-chassied cars.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #4 –
Yes I have an lincoln rear with disks in my 88 sport it was about 1/2 inch longer on both ends bolted right in if you talking about the front they ar the same size as svo fronts

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Reply #5 –
I am sorry for the trouble(I had a brain fart)I did mean the rear control arms.I should have put it better.Thank all of yall for your help.I am going to get the linc rear end in the morning.I believe it will hold up to the 454.I am a ford man for sure,I just like the  body of a malibu and  noone has a 454 in theirs around here.I am installing th8.8 due to easier to find parts fro.thanks kenny
 

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Oh and the brake hardware that I tried today from the 88 linc (back plates)the 4 bolts in the axle tubes wouldnt line up.it was a smaller pattern.So ,I do know that the ranger with the 4.0 rear brake hardware will work.I know now.:punchballs: