Total Control Products | Strut Rods

Solution for Braking Instability

Factory-style strut rod mounts are a huge contributor to instability during braking and should be one of the first components on your upgrade list.

The primary functions of the strut rod are to limit fore/aft movement of the lower control arm and to provide a means of fine-tuning the amount of caster in the alignment. The strut rods offered from Total Control Products (a Chris Alston’s Chassisworks brand) correct any of the factory issues without introducing negative suspension geometry changes.

What sets them apart is the TrueCenter pivot socket, a specialized concentric spherical bearing that maintains the correct strut-rod pivot position without the increased resistance or deflection under braking found with rubber and polyurethane bushings.

The net result is reduced caster change during braking and cornering, leaving you with not only a better handling vehicle but one that exhibits predictable handling characteristics when you need it most.

Each component is manufactured in-house utilizing state-of-the-art CNC multi-axis mills, sheet metal lasers and robotic spray arc welders. Applications include 1964-73 Mustangs and related Ford/Mercury models from 1960 to 1977.

In this in-depth video, Jason Lewis shows the steps for a Classic Mustang Coil-Over Conversion Total Control Products (TCP) Front Suspension install, including adding the TCP Strut Rods:

Classic Mustang Coil-Over Conversion TCP Front Suspension Install