2006gtmike

Would these be any improvement over the stock front control arms on a Mustang GT?

Any benefits or not worth it?


The item description:

Fits 2005-2008 Mustangs

Original equipment on 2007-2009 Shelby GT500

Increased strength ball joints

Kit contains 1 RH and 1 LH lower control arm assembly

Rubrignitz

In a word, no. I purchased them to install new Steeda X5 joints so I wasn't stuck mid-project trying to press in/out the balljoints. Other than that, no difference that I can ascertain. I really shouldn't have wasted the money...live and learn I guess.

ShawnAlexander

better bushings in yours will be 10x better.

Garyalpusa

They are identical except for the higher strength ball joint. If you buy the steeda joints there is no reason to buy the GT500 arms. Just use your stock arms and press in the new joints. If your doing open track you need a higher strength ball joint. The stock joints are not good for this and will go away very quickly. GA

Rubrignitz

Exactly. There are "supposedly" better bushings in the 500 arms and one of the reasons I purchased them, the main reason being I needed another set to push the X5's into. Other than that, it's the same arm.

Now if we can get an aftermarket spindle for the S917...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hPRD5tY-ss

6-Speed

Ford just issued a TSB concerning noise coming from the front LCAs. See TSB 09-24-16. Covers V6, GTs and GT500 built before 8/3/2009. Replaces the LCAs as a solution.

DRock

BMR also offers aftermarket front control arms if you really want them that bad

Rubrignitz

I wouldn't install the BMR's unless you have a race (dragstrip) car. A set of stock GT arms with upgraded bushings/balljoints would be a better option for a regularly driven car IMO.

DRock

Why do you say that? Arent they just the same design except for the fact that they way a little less?

6-Speed

Griggs has one ... pretty spendy though.

http://www.griggsracing.com/product_...roducts_id=373