Will this work

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  1. therick215

    therick215 New Member

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    Will 71 mustang spindles and disc brakes bolt onto a 70 Maverick? Thanks Rick
     
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    As long as it's not a 69.5 model, I can say 'yes'.

    If it is a 69, then I can only say 'maybe'.
    From what I understand, the front suspension in the 69s was unique.

    Also, some Mavs require the outer tie rod ends changed with some spindles.
    Get new ones to match the year/model of the spindles, not the Mav.
    Might as well get them anyway. They are cheap enough.
     
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    71 will not work Ford changed the design of the upper and lower control arm.
     
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    What???:hmmm:
    The 71-73 Stang upper and lower A-arms are the prefered Mav replacement!
    Spindles in question fit fine. (at least with the conditions I posted previous)
     
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    Yup. I used an entire 71 Mustang front suspension kit with my maverick spindles, so it works the other way around too.
     
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    I learned somthing new today,I have left so many of those in salvages:hide::banghead: .I am sorry for the wrong info.:oops:
     
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