CorteX Xtreme-Grip Torque Arm System (CTA-20-1000) - 1979-2004 Ford Mustang
Put more power to the pavement and improve rear suspension geometry with the CorteX Racing Xtreme-Grip Torque Arm System for 1979-2004 Ford Mustang applications equipped with an 8.8-inch rear end. Designed to improve both acceleration and braking performance without sacrificing cornering capability, the CorteX Torque Arm changes the rear suspension's anti-squat and anti-lift characteristics for a more controlled, predictable chassis.
The system is especially beneficial for lowered and high-horsepower Mustangs. Lowering the vehicle can compromise factory rear suspension geometry and reduce available traction under acceleration. The CorteX Torque Arm allows significantly more anti-squat to be incorporated while maintaining favorable rear axle roll steer, helping load the rear tires quickly and evenly when power is applied.
Features
- Designed for 1979-2004 Ford Mustang applications
- Improves straight-line and corner-exit traction
- Increases available anti-squat for improved acceleration
- Helps maintain proper rear axle roll steer
- Loads the rear tires more evenly to maximize available grip
- Helps correct compromised rear suspension geometry on lowered Mustangs
- Reduces front-end dive during hard braking
- Improves chassis stability and driver confidence under braking
- Excellent upgrade for high-horsepower street and track applications
- Designed for Mustangs equipped with an 8.8-inch rear end
Improve Traction Under Acceleration
The CorteX Torque Arm changes how acceleration forces are transferred through the rear suspension. By allowing a higher percentage of anti-squat, weight can be transferred to the rear tires more quickly instead of waiting for the rear suspension to compress before the tires become fully loaded.
This is particularly valuable on high-horsepower Mustangs where available traction can disappear quickly during acceleration. The torque arm helps load the rear tires more evenly, improving the vehicle's ability to put power down during hard launches and corner exit.
Ideal for Lowered Mustangs
Lowering a Mustang from its factory ride height can negatively affect rear suspension geometry and reduce rear grip under acceleration. Relocating the lower control arm mounting points can improve the situation, but a properly configured torque arm provides additional control over anti-squat without introducing undesirable rear axle roll steer.
This allows drivers to take advantage of aggressive anti-squat geometry while retaining the predictable cornering characteristics required for performance street driving, autocross, and road course use.
Reduced Front-End Dive Under Braking
The benefits of the CorteX Torque Arm extend beyond acceleration. By applying rear axle rotational loads closer to the vehicle's center of gravity, the system changes the anti-lift characteristics of the chassis and can significantly reduce front suspension dive during hard braking.
Instead of transferring excessive load immediately onto the front suspension, the chassis remains more composed. This can provide a more stable and confidence-inspiring platform when braking aggressively before corner entry.
Designed for High-Power Applications
As engine output increases, controlling how quickly and evenly the rear tires are loaded becomes increasingly important. The CorteX Torque Arm is designed to maximize the available mechanical grip of the rear tires, making its benefits particularly valuable for powerful street, drag, autocross, and road course Mustangs.
Fitment
- 1979 Ford Mustang
- 1980 Ford Mustang
- 1981 Ford Mustang
- 1982 Ford Mustang
- 1983 Ford Mustang
- 1984 Ford Mustang
- 1985 Ford Mustang
- 1986 Ford Mustang
- 1987 Ford Mustang
- 1988 Ford Mustang
- 1989 Ford Mustang
- 1990 Ford Mustang
- 1991 Ford Mustang
- 1992 Ford Mustang
- 1993 Ford Mustang
- 1994 Ford Mustang
- 1995 Ford Mustang
- 1996 Ford Mustang
- 1997 Ford Mustang
- 1998 Ford Mustang
- 1999 Ford Mustang
- 2000 Ford Mustang
- 2001 Ford Mustang
- 2002 Ford Mustang
- 2003 Ford Mustang
- 2004 Ford Mustang
Important Installation Requirements
- Requires an 8.8-inch rear end.
- When installing the torque arm without the CorteX Xtreme-Grip Watts Link System, a Super Low Profile TA Performance rear differential cover is required.
- The required low-profile differential cover must be purchased separately when the Watts Link system is not being installed with the torque arm.
- Verify rear axle and differential cover configuration before ordering.
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