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Cobra Jet
05-19-2025, 01:07 PM
Does anyone know the factory paint swipe colors on the 87-93 SSP rear upper control arms?

It’s been said in the past that the SSP UCA’s were to have a different durometer bushing density than the standard civilian Mustangs. The rear uppers usually have factory paint color swipes on them; the swipe colors would differentiate the parts at the time of assembly for 2.3, SVO, SSP, 5.0, Cobra, or coupe/hartch/convertible etc…. Does anyone know the correct SSP color swipes?

I cannot find any info. Tried searching “rear control arm” on here and don’t get good hits.

a50ina50
05-22-2025, 06:50 PM
When I had my engine out I replaced the bushings on the stock (I believe original) control arms with polyurethane ones. I didn't have to do too much to clean them up. I honestly don't remember there being any colored paint marks. If I remember correctly when I did the same thing on my 87 Notch (non SSP) they didn't have any colored paint marks.