This strut rod kit will only work properly when it is installed
on '35 thru '48 Ford passenger car with a Total Cost Involved's Mustang
IFS crossmember. Please check for fit, alignment, and interference when
using other manufacturer's Mustang IFS crossmember. |
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1. |
Assemble the strut rod (part No. 1 or 3) into the stock Mustang
lower arm (part No. 2) and tighten the 2 bolts, make sure that there is
either a nylock or locktite on the threads to prevent loosening (see figure
No. 1). |
2. |
Assemble the lower control arm into the crossmember, install
and tighten the control arm bolts. |
3. |
On '42-'48 Fords, weld the hole with supplied round plug and
grind flush with inside of the frame (see fig. No. 3). |
4. |
For the tubular strut rod, mount the triangulated strut rod
bracket (part No. 4) onto the lower, inside part of the frame behind the
front crossmember. Please note that there is a left and right side and the
open side should faces down. (See figure No. 2 and 3). Minor trimming of
the bracket maybe necessary for the tubular strut rod to install freely
into the bracket. Tack weld bracket in place. |
5. |
For the stock strut rod, install the stock strut rod flat
bracket (part No. 5) onto the strut rod with the original rubber donuts/bushings.
The lower side of the bracket must be angled toward the center of the car. |
6. |
For proper alignment, you must heat and bend the strut rod
toward the center of the car so that the flat bracket will line up underneath
the frame (see fig. No. 3). Heat and bent the area around the bend (near
the 2 mounting bolt holes). |
7. |
Tack weld the bracket to the bottom of the frame with the
triangle gusset (part No. 6) mounted toward the front of the car on the
lower inner edge of the frame (see fig. No. 3). |
8. |
Cycle the suspension up and down and check for interference
and binding. Final weld everything. |