Mustang 1979-2004
Suspension Components &
Thunderbird 1980-1988

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Announcing Del-A-lum bushings are now legal for NHRA stock classes.

Front lower control arm bushing kits: (1979-2004)

Del-a-lum performance bushing provide
immediate chassis suspension response,
allowing enthusiasts to maximize their
suspension tuning.

Del-a-lum suspension bushings (perfect for street, strip, road racing and circle track).

Features and Benefits:
 

• Unique bushing design provides Zero Defection, Zero bind at the same time.
• Controls fore and aft movement of the lower control arm during hard braking and cornering .
• Provides stability at high speeds.
• Provides quick turn in response for cornering.
• Helps maintain alignment settings.
• Special RD bushings move the lower control arm forward providing more caster and improved bump steer curve.
• No squeaks ( Del-a-lum bushings have grease fittings for lubrication).
• Limited life time warranty
  (As long as you own your car).
  Average life span 120,000 miles.

Thunderbird and (Mustangs with Thunderbird Arms) use:

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Rack and Pinion Bushings: ( Performance bushings attach the steering rack to the cross member)

Features and Benefits:

• Offset steering rack bushings reduce bump steer greatly on lowered Mustangs over 1 inch.
• Unique bushing design locks the steering rack in place keeping it from shifting.
• Performance rack bushing provide faster steering response. 
• Helps provide steering wheel center location.
• Rack bushings are SOLID (not polyurethane).

Alignment kits: ( for Mustangs and Thunderbirds)
We are the original designers of camber/caster kits since 1982.

Alignment problems? Uneven tire wear or a pulling condition? The solution is a McCaster Kit. McCaster kits replace the factory mount with a combination of plates. The new plates provide additional adjustment in order to obtain proper alignment. Note:The stock mounts only provide camber adjustments. McCaster kits provide adjustment for both camber and caster.

Note: Alignment problems are brought on by the following: altering the ride height, a change in wheel offset,
or our driving style (autocross, road racing, aggressive street driving, etc.). In order to fix the problem, your
alignment specs must deviate from original factory settings. With our McCaster kits we supply you with
new alignment specifications.

Features and Benefits:

• Replaces the factory strut mount with a combination of plates that provide additional adjustment for proper alignment.
• Additional caster is designed into the plates for straight line stability.
• Additional camber improves tire life and enhances cornering ability.
• Special spherical bearing provides strut control without deflection or bind. Note: We use a bearing in this location because as the suspension moves the strut must pivot. That is why Ford uses rubber bushings in this area. Polyurethane in this location will not allow the pivot to take place, creating unnecessary loads in the mount and strut.
• Improves vehicle response.
• Easy installation.
• New alignment specifications are included.
• Will not damage strut.

MCF-1 $189.42

MCF-6 $189.45

MCF-7 $179.95

MCF-8 $189.42

MCF-9 $242.05

THUNDERBIRDS 1980-1988 only:

Currently we offer 4 different kits: Why???? Because we have found Thunderbirds vary to the point that
one kit will not get the job done. In order to determine what kit you need:

• Check the current alignment settings.
• Compare your alignment settings with our optimum specifications.
• Note the difference between your alignment settings and our specifications, use the chart
  below for the correct kit numbers.
• You will need one kit per side, two kits total per car.

Optimum Specifications for Street Driving (Thunderbird)

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KONI SHOCKS:

The following chart gives you two part numbers. the first number is a KONI red. The Koni red is a single
adjustable street shock. It is stiffer than stock, great for the street, but not enough for auto crossing or serious
road racing. The number in parenthesis is a Koni Yellow. The Koni Yellow is also a single adjustable shock
and has a more aggressive valving than the red. It is used for autocross, road racing, and aggressive street. We
recommend this shock for most street and various racing applications.  The ultimate combination for
Mustangs especially with our system is the Koni double adjustable shocks. These shocks are adjustable for
bump and rebound. Single adjustable shocks like Koni red's and Koni yellows adjust only rebound. All
most all of our serious aggressive performance street cars and  race cars use doubles. NOTE: If you are
using a torque arm, you will need double adjustable shocks in the rear.  Torque arms generally require
more bump than the standard valve shock produced for Mustang. Since Mustangs didn't originally
come with torque arms, any standard valve shock will be to soft on bump. The tire will not
plant. Doubles will fix the problem.

8040-1026 $176.40

8741-1121Sport $349.86

8040-10026 $176.40

8041-1186 Sport $305.75

ALL SHOCKS ARE KONI DOUBLE ADJUSTABLE NUMBERS

8742-1121 Sport $590.00

8742-1122 Sport $576.24

8042-1026  Sport $552.72

8042-1134 Sport $552.72

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SPRINGS FRONT AND REAR:

Contrary to popular belief, your Mustang will actually handle better at stock ride height or with no more than a
1-inch drop.  When a Mustang is lowered more than 1-inch, you actually hurt the handling. Because of our
racing back ground, we know that specific rate springs are much better in high performance applications.
Variable rate springs produce inconsistent results and are considered a compromise in racing circles.

Front Springs only:

S-33 $147.15

S-34 $162.99

S-35 $162.99

Rear Springs only without Traclink:

S-36 $141.25

S-39 $146.68

S-40 $146.68

Rear Springs only with Traclink:

Note: Ride height on 1979-93 Mustangs using S-36 will lower the rear about 1 full inch. S-39 and
S-40 will only lower the rear about 1/4 of a inch . 1993-99 Mustangs using S-39 and S-40 will lower
the rear about 3/4 of a inch.

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Rear spring perch spacers for leveling your cars ride height.

You may have noticed some Mustangs from 1979-93 have a
lower ride height on the divers side rear. Not to worry, we have
a simple fix. We use a special rear coil spring spacer machined out of
billet. This will not change anything but the ride height. The
spring spacer goes under the coil spring and indexes on the control
arm. The spacer will also re-index the coil spring.
Spacers will also fit 1994-05 models.

We make 3 different height spacers.
Part# 1100 = 5/8 inch change
Part# 1101 = 3/4 inch change
Part# 1102 = 7/8 inch change
(Only one spacer needed per car)

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Subframe connectors:

Through "hands on " experience dealing with Mustangs for over 20 years, we have reached several
conclusions:

• A person can't get too serious about handling or straight line performance without subframe
  connectors.
• Subframe connectors should tie into bulk head areas. This means full length subframes (not 3/4
  length subframes).
• Subframes must be welded to the chassis. Bolting a subframe does little for torsional rigidity.
• We have found that round tube subframes resist twist better than square tube designs, per given
  weight.
• Subframes should be strong enough to allow you to place a jack anywhere along it's structure and
  raise the vehicle.
• Subframes should be constructed with .125 wall roll cage material in order to handle chassis loads.
  

Features :

• Subframes are constructed with 1020 seamless .125 wall roll cage tubing, 1-5/8" diameter .
• Subframe gussets are all made out of 3/16 material.
• Our subframes in most cases, will not affect ground clearance.
• Subframes will not interfere with your exhaust systems (excluding side exhaust).
• Floor pan does not require cutting for proper installation.
• Interior does not need to be removed.
• All kits come complete with instructions.
• Welding required ( MIG or TIG recommended ).

Thunderbird Subframes:

The Thunderbird subframe is full length. The subframe part# 918 ties into the front bulk head
and spans the distance to the rear bulk head. 918 also provides for the parking brake cables.
All the feature of our subframes pertain to 918 as well.
 

Part# 918 $220.71

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Traclink Traction kits (for 1979-99 with 8.8 rear ends):

The Traclink system not only provides immediate bolt-on performance but it also does not
sacrifice ride comfort. The Traclink allows all rear end movement to be free from binding.
Suspension bind is a major factor relating to ride comfort and performance, something which
other traction devices will compromise.

By design the Traclink system works in two modes: Braking and Acceleration

Features and Benefits:

• Reduces nose dive during braking.
• Increases side bite on corner exit acceleration.
• Reduces wheel hop.
• Increases rear suspension travel on lowered vehicles.
• Zero ground clearance lost.
• No interference with rear stabilizer bar.
• Allows softer rear spring to be used for improved ride quality.
• Provides more traction in wet weather.
• Eliminates the need for the factory quad shock, which allows wider rear tires to be used.
• Dramatically improves traction and provides neutral handling when accompanied
  with a Stage 4 Global West suspension package.
• Mounts in rubber.
• Suitable for street, drag, or road racing.
• Bolt in system .

Traclink for 79-93 Mustangs Part# TSF-93
fits Mustangs with 8.8 rear ends and a
standard rear end cover. Price $481.04
 

Part# TSF-93A fits 79-93 Mustangs with 8.8
rear ends and a aluminum rear end cover. Price $481.04
 

Traclink for 94-95 Mustangs with 8.8 rear ends and standard rear end cover.
Part# TSF-43 $ 621.39

Notice the long beam in the center of the picture. This beam attaches at the transmission cross member and extends to the rear bulk head where the torque plate attaches. The forward beam is necessary in order to provide the proper pickup point for the torque arm.
A drive line safety loop attachment bracket is also installed on the beam for easy safety loop installation.
Aluminum drive shafts will clear the forward beam and no ground clearance is lost.

NEW ---- Traclink for 96-98 Cobra Mustangs

Part# TSF-63 fits Cobra Mustangs with 8.8 rear ends and standard rear end cover.

New from Global West, Traclink TSF-63 fits similar
to TSF-43 except the forward beam, forward
mounting hardware and brackets are quit different.
This model fits Cobra only.

Aluminum drive shafts clear the forward beam
and no ground clearance is lost.

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Rear Tubular control arms (fits 1979-2000 non independent rear):

Global West's super duty rear lower control arms are designed as a factory replacement unit. They are
intended for applications that require the utmost control. Drag racing, road racing, autocross, and street
performance cars will benefit by using our super duty rear control arms.

Part# TBF-1 (pictured left) utilizes spherical aircraft bearings
and DEL-A-LUM (pronounced della-loom) Bushings to control
rear end lateral movement as well as fore and aft location.
TBF-1's allow full rear end articulation without bind, making them
superior over any polyurethane based control arm.
TBF-1's also eliminate the need for a panhard rod because lateral
location is already provided by our unique control arm design.

We manufacture 3 different types of rear control arms and modify stock units for special racing classes.
All of which we have used for years. The following chart will provide you with correct information in
order for you to make the right decision.

Part# TBF-3 Double polyurethane control arm

TBF-3 is mainly a drag application.
(fits 1979-1998 Mustangs)

Part# TBF-11 polyurethane rear end side with spherical bearing frame side.

Polyurethane rear end side (left)

Spherical bearing frame side (right)

Excellent choice over double poly rear control arms.
(fits 1979-1998 Mustangs)

Part# TBF-1 for Mustangs and Part# TBF-2 for Thunderbirds are a superior choice over
all rear control arms.
Part # TBF-1    with hardware (Mustang).
Part # TBF-2    (T-Bird)

TBF-1 will fit 1979-1998 non independent rear applications.
TBF-9 will fit 1999-2004 non independent rear applications.

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