1955 Engine steady mount bushing rod measurements | Ford Thunderbird forum club group 1955-2005 models

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1955 Engine steady mount bushing rod measurements

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I hope another member can help me with the "A", "B" and "C" measurements for these engine mount / rods. I'm thinking they are very close to the rear stabilizer bar bolt dimensions for my 1970 Cougar, with minor modifications ( i.e. - removal of a small portion of the threaded end "A" ). The Cougar ( D0WY-5A486-A ) end link kits have been obsolete for decades and to get the correct bolt ( especially the length and grade ) is like 'unobtanium'
The part number for the T-bird rod and bushings is : B5S - 6960 - A. Many thanks !

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55blacktie said:
I would think that your 70 Cougar would use the same bolts as the 70 Mustang. Check with Mustang suppliers.
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The Cougar p/n was D0WY-5A486-A and the Mustang was D0ZZ-5A486-A. The Cougar bolt was 2" longer ( I believe it was 11.5 " ) than the Mustang, and the spacer was also 2" longer ( @ 7 1/8" ). Trying to find the correct bolt ( at that diameter, length, and hardness ) is nearly impossible, hence my wanting to use a Ford part by modifying it. I'm sure that this kind of engine suspension bolt would be of a similar grade ( probably gr. 8 ) as a rear suspension bolt. And it appears that the bushings are of the same type as found on the end links ( both front and rear ).
 
55blacktie said:
Addco shows the same kit for both 1970 Mustang and Cougar.
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Hi SSblacktie : I have an Addco on the rear right now, but changing over to OEM Original Ford rear stabilizer bar. I have both the Mustang and the Cougar rear stabilizer bars, and while the spacing between the two 'eye' holes ( where the end link + bushings insert ) is the same, the geometry and shape are totally different. The Cougar was longer and had a larger trunk than the Mustang, and consequently the shape of the stabilizer bars were different. As well the actual end link kits were different part numbers as the Cougar's attachment point on the sub frame was higher up, so the length of the bolt and the spacer in the end link parts were 2 - 2 1/8 " longer ( bolt was 2" longer and the spacer was 2 1/8" longer ). Addco might use the same part number for both vehicles as their design and attachement points are totally different than the original Ford stock-OEM parts.
 
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