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Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Bolts Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Installing The Cradle
The cradle bolts right to the framerails in the stock leaf-spring mounting points.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Center Section
Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Thread Locking Compound
Be sure to use a thread-locking compound on the differential's mounting bolts.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Installing
With one end of the cradle secured, bolt in the differential.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Rear Suspension Cradle
With the differential secured, lift the rear end of the cradle into place....
Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Installing
....and secure with bolts to the rear framerail mounting point for the original leaf spring shackles.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Upper Control Arm
First, attach the upper control arm to the cradle.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Lower Control Arm
Next, fasten the lower control arms. Note the beefy bracing and mount for the shock.
Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install QA1 Coilover Shock
Bolt in the QA1 coilover shocks and adjust the ride height using the included instructions as a guide.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Installing The Shocks Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Halfshafts
Install the halfshaft and machined hub carrier. Since this is an early kit, OE late-model cast spindles were used, but all future kits will have the machined hub carrier, which is much stronger.
Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Brakes
Stainless Steel Brakes supplies a set of slotted and plated rotors for the disc brakes, replacing the old drum brakes used on the factory live axle. Calipers for the disc brakes are now included with the IRS package as well.		 Classic Ford Mustang Independent Rear Suspension Install Subframes
Subframe connectors running to the forward end of the chassis are also included with the Control Freak system for additional stiffness and must be welded in. They are shown here already installed and painted body color.
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