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Sorry, I'm not a car guy but I do love my 2006 Mustang. Unfortunately it looks like what I have been told are the support braces are almost completely rusted out and the car tends to kind of lurch when stopping, particularly when going through a drive thru. Seems next to impossible to find these braces and if I see them on line they are over $650 each. Thoughts on where I may be able to find these at a more reasonable cost? Do I risk further damage by driving the car as is? I appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks, Craig
 

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Craig B said:
Sorry, I'm not a car guy but I do love my 2006 Mustang. Unfortunately it looks like what I have been told are the support braces are almost completely rusted out and the car tends to kind of lurch when stopping, particularly when going through a drive thru. Seems next to impossible to find these braces and if I see them on line they are over $650 each. Thoughts on where I may be able to find these at a more reasonable cost? Do I risk further damage by driving the car as is? I appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks, Craig
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If this is a convertible, there is a guy that makes replacement braces for those years since the rust issue seems to be pretty common. Here is a link to the thread he started to promote his business. I believe he sells these for $450-500 for the set.

Rusted out braces on 05-09 V6 or GT Mustang convertibles only

All Mustang convertible owners should check out the rear support bars on any 05-09 V6 or GT for a premature rust condition. The motor company designed this component out of square stock that retains moisture promoting a corrosion friendly environment. This is pics from an '08 V6 in Ohio '06...
www.stangnet.com
 
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