How to Replace Front Lower Control Arms 1994-2004 Ford Mustang

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This video shows you how to install new front lower control arms from TRQ on your 1994-2004 Ford Mustang. Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear, or integrated ball joints that require replacing the entire arm when they wear.
This repair was done on a 2003 Ford Mustang Base 3.8L Convertible 2-Door RWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1994 Ford Mustang
1995 Ford Mustang
1996 Ford Mustang
1997 Ford Mustang
1998 Ford Mustang
1999 Ford Mustang
2000 Ford Mustang
2001 Ford Mustang
2002 Ford Mustang
2003 Ford Mustang
2004 Ford Mustang
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/o5i/1AXAA00020
• 18mm Wrench
• 21mm wrench
• 8mm Wrench 1aau.to/oi8/1AXAA00011
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/obV4/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oayt/1AXAA00043
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oayt/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oayt/1AXAA00043
• Dead Blow Hammer
• Strut Spring Compression Tool
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oarz/1AXXX00006
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/onY/1AXAA00139
• Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Air Chisel 1aau.to/oco/1AXAA00270
• 15/16 Inch Socket
• E8 Inverted Torx Socket
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obYY/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obV4/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa3C/1AXAA00044
• 15/16 Inch Wrench
• Block of Wood
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oaqv/1AXAA00068
• Hammer
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oacJ/1AXAA00065
• Pick 1aau.to/oYc/1AXAA00037
• Pole Jack
• Wheel Chocks
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[@peteveenstra6478]

Thank you! I'm doing this tomorrow. Great tips! My 40th anniversary girl gets EVERYTHING new forward of the rack and pinion this weekend.

[@nathanashby5872]

I just bought this kit from y'all not even knowing you guys had a UA-cam video showing how to install it 😂
I guess I'll get to putting it on now cheers m80s

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[@marcuslangston1465]

Great video! my only feedback would be to get into the specifics of getting those control arm bolts out. The steering rack is in front of the front one and there is a bolt that’s fastened vertically that also gets in the way of the rear controller bolt. Other than that this was a great educational video. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@warrenlucier5796]

I'm installing BMR lower control arms and M - 5300 - C Ford Motorsport springs on my 89 Mustang and I liked the use of the spring compressor to keep the spring from flying out and to aid getting the new one in. The Fox lower control arms 87 to 93 are 1" shorter diagonally than the SN95's, but his technique should work on the Fox platform.

[@vicentevasquez3668]

Could my sway bar be too tight and cause height problems in the front ? My driver side is about half inche lower than the passenger side

[@jonathanblanchard6480]

How can I raise the mustang? The frame should have been expanded to begin with so the clearances wouldn't be that close.