Take Control of Your Stang With Bulletproof Suspension Components From Total Control
When great handling is the objective, factory-supplied front suspension components have limitations. When cornering forces mount, they begin to flex and deflect, partially due to the bushings on the upper and lower control arms. Though these bushings decrease vibration and road noise, they also can work against you.
But it's not only the bushings that hinder hard cornering in your early Mustang. The control arms are low-cost stamped steel and can't withstand cornering loads found on a road course or, for that matter, a twisting mountain road. Even with a new factory frontend, the control arms flex and the rubber bushings distort. Then alignment settings change. This compromises steering accuracy and alignment geometry and, hence, handling ability. It's difficult to enjoy precise handling when your Ford's frontend geometry is changing constantly.
This is where Elk Grove, California-based Total Control comes in. We spoke with them about our handling concerns for our 5.0L EFI '65 Mustang. We were ready to go with a new stock frontend, but before we did we sought advice. Total Control recommended a complete set of upper and lower control arms. Also included were new adjustable strut rods, ball joints, and all necessary attachment hardware.
These components don't have rubber bushings. All ends are aircraft-style Heim or spherical rod end joints. Another difference is the construction; the arms are welded steel tubing. The quality is first rate, and it's easy to see that these are truly flex-proof components. With the bushings gone, there is no play at the strut rod ends or control arm ends. These Total Control components ensure absolute rigidity. We had our own new springs and spring perches and were very anxious to get started.