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Well, all is done. Managed to torque loaded, despite 130ft/lbs being incredibly difficult to pull off that close to the ground. My alignment is entirely jacked up, but that'll be done come Monday.

Well, I think I've got it figured out, now. Lowing it onto my ramps, slide down the tie rod bellows, and turn the wheel (not necessarily in this order), should give me the clearance to torque that bolt while loaded. Wish me luck, gang

That all makes sense, but I don't see how to torque that with everything assembled.

That's what most guides I've seen instruct. I think most of my confusion comes from all the guides saying the bushing needs to be loaded before torquing, but they fail to mention that seems to only apply to the *rear* control arms. Ultimately, I'll be getting an alignment early next week, so...

I've gotten the arms, and managed to get one in so far. Still confused about how to torque. Some say torque under load, some say you only need to do that for the rear. Even if I load it, I'm not sure how to.

Unfortunately no

Got a response from LMR. Same story as @Miker: wrong photos, they'll update them. Y'all are awesome, and I appreciate there's a space to discuss these kinds of things.

I agree the revised arms look (and, according to others, are) beefier. I try to stick with OE parts when I can, unless there's consensus that aftermarket is just better/as good & cheaper. I've emailed LMR, and will post my findings. If I don't get a response, I'll try calling them and see if...

I just like buying from LMR, so ultimately I'm just trying to figure out if the revised version is all that's left being made, or if the older design is still out there. Based on everything I've seen, and other sources from YT, I definitely want the curved, reinforced arms. What's confusing...

That's what I'm wanting to understand. The ones linked at Blue Oval look more like the 10-14 arms (heat shield tabs and welded spine).

Oh thank God, they said it out loud. I figured you could, since I've seen others, but it's wild to me that they even designed it that way. "Torque to blah blah ft lbs, but also we made it so it's impossible to put a socket in."

So it's likely the arms from other vendors just have old photos? LMR is my go-to for parts, it's just unfortunate they don't always have everything.

Strange, the part numbers are the same, but LMR and AM pictures don't have that reinforcement. https://lmr.com/item/M3075E/2005-10-Mustang-Ford-Racing-Gt500-Style-Front-Lower-Control-

@Miker , do you happen have the part number for the GT500 arms? Yours look different from the ones I'm finding available.

I get most of my stuff from LMR or American Muscle. LMR has been good so far on providing OEM parts. Given how much work it was for me to press them in the first time, I think I'd rather just get new arms, despite the cost. Though, I'm not sure what you mean by cups.

It's frustrating that Ford refuses to put zerks on their parts, though.

Hah, I actually already have your post saved for torque spec reference, I just don't think I went further down the page. Good stuff. Based on your pictures, I think you're right. Did the 06 Stage 2 not actually have GT500 arms, or did they change the LCA design since then?

I have an 06 GT Stage 2 I bought used from a friend of a friend. I replaced the LCA ball joints since they were making all sorts of noise. Well, the new Moog ones I pressed in seem to be slipping out, and one the boot is completely torn in half. First pic is passenger side, second is driver...