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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Is the axle bracket that the quad shocks bolt to any different between the Mustang and Cougar/Thunderbird axle? I thought I read somewhere that the Cougar/Thunderbird bracket is approx 2" taller. The reason I ask is ,I did the 7.5 to 8" swap using a Mustang rear along with the frame brackets for the quad shocks years ago and just wondering. In all reality, if there is a difference, the car is lowered approx 1 1/2" so it shouldn't make a difference.  :dunno:
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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #1 –
I know guys run  mustang axles with quad shocks all the time. I don't think there is anything different.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #2 –
The bracket on the rear ends are the same, on the subframe of the cars themselves, they ARE different.
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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #3 –
Yep, as Beau said, they are different for the chassis mounts. I had bought a set of Stang mounts years ago planning on installing quad shocks.....nope. Had to search for the chassis mounts. Back then, parts were a LOT easier to find.
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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #4 –
They are different but if you are concerned with performance the best thing to do it unbolt them and toss them in the recycle bin.  The quad shocks are a band aid for the poor control arm design on these cars.  Put a good set of control arms on the car and the need for them is eliminated.  Now if you are trying to keep the car stock then I completely understand keeping them.

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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #6 –
Quote from: QUICKSHIFT;454632
Is the axle bracket that the quad shocks bolt to any different between the Mustang and Cougar/Thunderbird axle? I thought I read somewhere that the Cougar/Thunderbird bracket is approx 2" taller. The reason I ask is ,I did the 7.5 to 8" swap using a Mustang rear along with the frame brackets for the quad shocks years ago and just wondering. In all reality, if there is a difference, the car is lowered approx 1 1/2" so it shouldn't make a difference.  :dunno:

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Fox Mustang vs Fox Cougar/Thunderbird quad shock axle bracket.

Reply #7 –
I've got a set of bird/cougar shock mounts, with shocks if needed for sale.