2008GT-C Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I installed an A-Arm Support Brace over the weekend. It was purchased a few weeks ago but with all the rain and lack of time it never got done. The installation was easy. Remove two factory bolts install brace with supplied hardware and torque to 136 ft/lbs as indicated in the factory manual. It may not do anything but it could not hurt and can be removed if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I installed an A-Arm Support Brace over the weekend. It was purchased a few weeks ago but with all the rain and lack of time it never got done. The installation was easy. Remove two factory bolts install brace with supplied hardware and torque to 136 ft/lbs as indicated in the factory manual. It may not do anything but it could not hurt and can be removed if needed. I have been thinking about doing this as well, whose did you get ? Thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008GT-C Posted July 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sumitt Racing. The color was close to that of the sway bars and cheaper than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I've been looking at these myself...here is the link to the one from Summit... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-791005/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 WOW, that's an inexpensive mod for once. Please report back on how the car handles/feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I was thinking it was quite cheap from FRPP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 i put one on mine and i did notice that the front end is a lot stiffer as far as bumps in the road a lot less flex and cornering seems better also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008GT-C Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have attached an additional photo of the support brace for anyone else interested. The car was on the lift when I took the pictures which made the install & picture taking easier. - Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Is this the brace that comes standard on the GT500 or am I thinking of something else? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFan1 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Is this the brace that comes standard on the GT500 or am I thinking of something else? Ken Ken, It looks to mount at the same location as the FRPP unit (standard equip on the GT500), but the FRPP mounts uses the exisiting 4 holes. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=9790 This is a mod I already did using the FRPP unit thanks to a PM from 428CJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ken,It looks to mount at the same location as the FRPP unit (standard equip on the GT500), but the FRPP mounts uses the exisiting 4 holes. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=9790 This is a mod I already did using the FRPP unit thanks to a PM from 428CJ. OK ya that's it. I couldn't remember if this is the brace you told me about. Very cool, I'll get the FRPP brace ordered up. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 OK ya that's it. I couldn't remember if this is the brace you told me about. Very cool, I'll get the FRPP brace ordered up. Ken Ken Do you have the Moroso 4.6L/5.4L Ford Aluminum Deep Sump Oil Pan 7 Quart (#20555) and do you know if this support will fit with that pan ? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Ken Do you have the Moroso 4.6L/5.4L Ford Aluminum Deep Sump Oil Pan 7 Quart (#20555) and do you know if this support will fit with that pan ? Andrew Yes I do and that's a very good question. I'll let ya know when it shows up! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes I do and that's a very good question. I'll let ya know when it shows up! Ken Thanks, I'm gonna wait to order mine until I hear from ya Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 It also comes standard on the GT convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard m.switzer Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 OK ya that's it. I couldn't remember if this is the brace you told me about. Very cool, I'll get the FRPP brace ordered up. Ken My car came with the FRPP brace from the factory I just looked ,,its a 2007 GT/CS,,I also had the car built, it has a auto trans to,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yes I do and that's a very good question. I'll let ya know when it shows up! Ken Hey Ken Any word on these yet ? I know you have been busy with the SC install. Thanks Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Hey Ken Any word on these yet ? I know you have been busy with the SC install. Thanks Andrew Not yet man. I need to call Sac Mustang and see what the hold up is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 JUst FYI Granatelli Motor Sports has the powder coated blue G-load / A- Arm support brace for for $19.99. Looks like the Summit one. GranatelliMotorsports.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hey Ken Any word on these yet ? I know you have been busy with the SC install. Thanks Andrew I called my guy at Sac Mustang on this earlier this week and he had zero recollection of me ever ordering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I bought the Granatelli version to install on my 2006 V6 convertible, only to discover the convertibles had them stock from the factory. When I got the 2009 GT/CS, I looked under there and saw it was already braced. Same for the 2008 convertible GT/CS. I deduce that at some point the factory started equipping either all GT/CSs or all Mustangs GT and above with the A-frame brace. There may be some V6 coupes out there that still need them. The Granatelli piece is a nice blue one. I'll eventually find a use for it, or a V6 buyer. You got to figure if the factory believed the cost of putting them on many if not all cars was worth it, they must be a worth-the-cost item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I bought the Granatelli version to install on my 2006 V6 convertible, only to discover the convertibles had them stock from the factory. When I got the 2009 GT/CS, I looked under there and saw it was already braced. Same for the 2008 convertible GT/CS. I deduce that at some point the factory started equipping either all GT/CSs or all Mustangs GT and above with the A-frame brace. There may be some V6 coupes out there that still need them. The Granatelli piece is a nice blue one. I'll eventually find a use for it, or a V6 buyer. You got to figure if the factory believed the cost of putting them on many if not all cars was worth it, they must be a worth-the-cost item. The converts & SVT vehicles come with the Ford Racing brace which can be purchased for $60.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have the Granatelli Motor Sports powder coated blue G-load / A- Arm support brace. I never installed it. If someone going to the Bash wants it, pm me and I will bring it with me. Still in the box for $20.00. GranatelliMotorsports.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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