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Old 09-26-2018, 04:36 PM   #32
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Default Re: Manual trans only in 83 Mustang?

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Originally Posted by RPM5595 View Post
Is NHRA allowing the use of aftermarket tubular style rear control arms now or did you modify the stock Mustang arms?
Southsides stretched 3/8 inch ( IIRC)
Plus I did not want the rear end jacked up in the back so I lowered the spring perches.
As posted above, the lowers have to be fixed length






This is what happens when you use 79-98 Mustang lowers on a 83-88 T-Bird/Cougar.
It moves the rear end forward and looks horrible... not to mention makes the factory wheelbase barely legal (if legal at all) in Stock

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