The Magic of a Watts Link in a Mustang GT

YouTuber ‘ThatDudeInBlue’ drives a 630-WHP 2013 Mustang GT. How does a GT with a proper watts link setup compare?

Power is one thing most Mustang owners want more of. The temptation to add an exhaust, an intake, or even a supercharger is very real. Seriously, who doesn’t love more power?

We here at MustangForums love a powerful Mustang of any vintage. But with power comes the need to stop and turn quicker too. Increasing power can do wonders in a straight line and bring a huge smile to your face. So how do you handle the rest?

As with most Mustangs, the 2013 GT has a live rear axle. This means the rear end of the car moves around quite a bit in the corners. Adding power to the car exaggerates this movement and results in unwanted handling characteristics. A proper adjustable suspension link setup in the rear can help tame these side to side movements.

There are two options: A Panhard bar or a Watts link. Both are designed to locate and limit the movement of the rear axle during cornering. Adding more power without these options can make things a bit lively around the bends.

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In the case of ThatDudeInBlue‘s host David, that’s exactly what he did to his Grabber Blue Mustang GT. His 2013 GT has a ProCharger on it making 630 wheel horsepower. The only suspension modification he has is lowering springs. The stock shocks on his car have over 90,000 miles on them.

In this video, David gets to experience a properly setup Watts link suspension with coilovers. Naturally, he’s in love. The 400 horsepower setup allows him to really experience all the power through the corners. This GT has a confidence-inspiring balance. In addition to the suspension modifications, this GT has six-piston Brembo brakes from the GT500. Watch the video to see David’s impressions and tell us what you think in the comments below.