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Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade

Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade

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Late-model Ford Mustangs are popular with enthusiasts thanks to great looks, real-world performance, and an amazing heritage. Ford provided the platform for excellent horsepower and handling, but owners often take their ponies far beyond stock. While everyone wants to dive under the hood and add horsepower, one modification every owner should consider is our Affordable 1979 – 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade.

Aftermarket control arms (also called trailing arms) are one of the many affordable parts that will make a real difference in the way your Mustang handles, brakes, and launches. Brothers Performance offers a variety of aftermarket control arms, including the BBK Performance Gripp arms that are affordable (priced under $300) for the upper and lower arms.

The stock rear arms are made from stamped steel and fitted with rubber bushings. As you can imagine, the stock arms are not designed for big horsepower or aggressive driving, so they can twist under hard loading. But the larger problem is the rubber bushings that deflect under hard loading and degrade over time. It’s not uncommon to see cracked and ruined bushings in high-mileage Mustangs.

1979 - 2004 BBK Performance Gripp Control Arms

With this, the stock arms are far from optimum, especially if you’re looking for hard launches or precise handling. Even worse, old, stock arms can make your car uncomfortable at speed or under heavy braking. When the rubber bushings deflect, the rear axle housing is no longer controlled and it can move out of alignment. This throws off your handling feel and can result in unpredictable performance.

BBK Performance Gripp arms solve the problem. They are formed from boxed steel that is far stronger than the stock stamped steel design and feature sturdy polyurethane bushings designed for street and track performance. Furthermore, the arms feature Zerk fittings so you can easily grease the bushings. This keeps the arms moving smoothly and also keeps them quiet. The arms are robotically welded and then powdercoated, so that great appearance will last a long, long time.

You can purchase the Affordable 1979 - 2004 Ford Mustang Control Arm Upgrade separately (just the uppers or just the lowers) at Brothers Performance, or in kit form, including all four arms. This kit fits all 1979 – 2004 Mustangs (with the exception of 1999 – 2004 SVT Cobras).

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BrothersPerformance.com is your number-one source for late-model performance. We stock all the popular parts from your favorite manufacturers and you can shop securely and safely on-line anytime, or contact our award-winning customer service and technical support departments.

Located in Deland, Florida, Brothers Performance features a fully stocked retail Showroom, which is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Hit us up if you’re looking for a cold-air induction kit, headers and exhaust systems, clutches, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, wheels, flash tuners, throttle bodies, brake kits, suspension, or anything performance related.

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1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

Gain power with a 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake, which starts around $250.00. One of the most unique components in the Mustang aftermarket is the BBK Performance Throttle Intake kit. This throttle/intake combo fuses the throttle body with the intake elbow to improve performance on 4.6 Two-Valve modular Ford V8 engines found on 1996 to 2004 Mustangs and other Ford vehicles. Click the videos for a closer look.

This is an awesome component since it allows you to replace the restrictive factory intake parts with an attractive, high-flow induction unit. BBK Performance offers the Throttle Intake in 73 mm and 78 mm versions and with either a Charcoal Titanium Powdercoat finish or a polished finished for a few more dollars. Each kit comes with all the gaskets and hardware for a quick and simple installation on your Ford Mustang modular engine. Best of all, you can expect between a 12-15 horsepower increase at the wheels.

Increase power and performance with a BBK Performance Throttle Intake

The 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake increases the airflow to your intake manifold to increase low-rpm power for improved throttle response, as well as extra power in the upper rpm range. This equates to more fun around town and better performance on track. We recommend the 73 mm unit for mild mods, and the 78 mm unit for more serious combinations. This is a must-have item once you’ve added nitrous or forced induction.

In addition to great looks, BBK Performance assembles each Throttle Intake from strong 356 aluminum castings, which is then CNC-machined and fitted with high-quality mechanical parts such as die-stamped throttle linkages, double-sealed bearings and an O-ringed throttle shaft. Plus, all BBK throttle bodies are designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA. What you’ll notice is smooth throttle actuation and durability that meets or exceeds the original standards.

Increasing airflow to your engine is relatively easy way to increase horsepower and torque, and BBK offers many parts that allow you to find this power right in your driveway. For maximum flow, we recommend pairing your Throttle Intake with a Cold-Air Intake and exhaust headers with a high-flow exhaust. Additional mods common to 1996 – 2004 4.6 Mustangs are underdrive pulleys, a recalibrated factory computer using a hand-held flash tuner, and numerically higher rear end gear ratios.

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BBK Performance 78mm Throttle Intake (1996-04 Mustang GT) BBK 17

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1979-2004 Mustang Lowering Springs Eibach Pro Kit Installation

1979-2004 Mustang Lowering Springs Eibach Pro Kit Installation

Achieving a lowered stance with your Mustang hunkered down and ready for action is something most Mustang owners crave. Brothers Performance is glad make this easy for you with our latest 1979-2004 Mustang Lowering Springs Eibach Pro Kit Installation video. This kit sells for just over $220.00, and has been a popular choice for Mustang and Fox-body owners for decades. Our video details the important points of installing the Eibach (or any other lowering springs) kit on 1979 to 2004 Mustangs.

Lowering your Mustang offers many benefits, including tighter handling, better on-track performance, and much-improved looks. The factory “off-road” ride height of many stock Mustangs has been a point of contention with owners for a long time. Brothers Performance offers a variety of spring kits that are engineered for all facets of street and track performance. Plus, Brothers offers everything you’ll need to complete your suspension package, such as aftermarket struts and shocks, coil-ver kits, K-members, anti-roll bars and wheels and tires. Of course we also offer complete suspension systems from your favorite manufacturers.

And once you’ve improved handling, don’t forget to upgrade your braking system, too. What good is having extra speed if your stock brakes fade?

Eibach’s Pro Kit is an excellent choice for street and light-track performance. It will lower your Mustang by about 1.2 inches in the front and 1.0 inch in the rear as compared to the stock ride height. Dropping the body of the vehicle creates a lower center of gravity, which greatly improved cornering performance. This equates to quicker turn-in, better road feel and more overall grip. Note: this kit will not work with IRS-equipped SVT Cobra models.

And while this particular kit is not designed for IRS Cobras, the Eibach Pro Kit kit does work with your factory struts and shocks, and the progressive springs help maintain excellent ride quality, but with enough stiffness to provide a reduction in body roll for better handling.

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