{"product_id":"anderson-composites-20-22-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-carbon-fiber-strut-tower-brace","title":"Anderson Composites Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace 20-22 Mustang Shelby GT500","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnderson Composites AC-SB20FDMU500 is a carbon fibre strut tower brace made specifically for the 2020-2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Ford's factory arrangement uses a separate C-brace and strut tower brace, and this part combines both functions into a single carbon fibre structure that weighs five pounds less than the magnesium originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre strut tower brace engineered specifically for the 2020-2022 Shelby GT500 engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines the factory C-brace and the factory strut tower brace into one carbon fibre piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pounds lighter than the factory magnesium setup on the 2020-2022 GT500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece design reduces installation complexity compared with the two-piece factory arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances chassis rigidity across the strut towers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of Anderson's wider 2015-2025 Mustang strut tower brace family covering GT, GT500 and Shelby models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Mustang Shelby GT500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brace is specific to the GT500 engine bay. Other S550 Mustangs are covered by different part numbers in the same Anderson strut brace family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnderson Composites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC-SB20FDMU500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrut tower brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne piece, combining the factory C-brace and strut tower brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight saving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout five pounds against the factory magnesium components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020-2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront strut towers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e887753495365, published by a dealer rather than by Anderson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Anderson Composites carbon fibre strut tower brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnderson Composites manufactures application-specific carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composite exterior components for performance vehicles. Construction, finish, mounting, and vehicle compatibility remain manufacturer-part-number specific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/anderson-composites\"\u003eAnderson Composites Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/ford-mustang-parts-accessories\"\u003eFord Mustang Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/carbon-fiber-parts-accessories\"\u003eCarbon Fiber Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/exterior-parts-accessories\"\u003eExterior Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Mustang does this brace fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020-2022 Shelby GT500 specifically. The part number and year range are confirmed in Anderson's own catalogue and its published part-number table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace both factory braces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. That is the point of the design: the factory C-brace and the factory strut tower brace are consolidated into one carbon fibre piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight does it save?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout five pounds against the magnesium components Ford fits to the 2020-2022 GT500.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make the car handle differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnderson's claim is enhanced chassis rigidity across the strut towers. Any change in feel depends on the rest of the car's suspension setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the engine bay cool completely, since the brace spans an area next to hot components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotograph the factory C-brace and strut tower brace in place, including fastener positions, before removing anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory strut tower brace and C-brace, keeping the fasteners organised by location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-fit the carbon brace across both strut towers and confirm every mounting point lines up before any fastener is tightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart all fasteners by hand so the brace is not pulled into place under load, which is how carbon parts get stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten progressively and evenly across the mounting points, using the factory torque figures for the fasteners being reused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck clearance to the hood, wiring and hoses through a full hood close before driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Anderson Composites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46375088914511,"sku":"ANDAC-SB20FDMU500","price":1439.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/anderson-composites-ac-sb20fdmu500-carbon-fiber-strut-tower-brace-gt500-01.jpg?v=1786320286","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/en-ca\/products\/anderson-composites-20-22-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-carbon-fiber-strut-tower-brace","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}