{"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":"\u003ch4\u003eOne Carbon Piece Where the GT500 Came With Two Magnesium Ones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Anderson Composites carbon fibre strut tower brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Anderson Composites\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson Composites supplies carbon fibre body and chassis parts for late-model performance cars, with the Mustang as one of its deepest catalogues. Its strut tower brace family spans 2015-2025 Mustangs including GT, GT500 and Shelby variants, and the GT500 version is notable within that family for replacing two separate factory braces with one moulded part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Mustang does this brace fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it replace both factory braces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight does it save?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout five pounds against the magnesium components Ford fits to the 2020-2022 GT500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make the car handle differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs hardware supplied with the brace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson does not publish a parts list for this brace, so plan on reusing the factory fasteners and confirm the contents with the supplier before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the weave gloss or matte?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson does not state the weave pattern, finish or clear-coat treatment for this part on its published pages, so the finish should be confirmed against photographs of the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs installation harder than the factory setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be simpler, because one piece goes in where two factory braces came out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the brace affect access to the engine bay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt occupies the same area as the factory braces it replaces, spanning the front strut towers, so underhood access is broadly similar to standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should carbon fibre like this be cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash with automotive soap and water and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive compounds and solvent-based cleaners, which attack the surface coating on carbon parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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":1425.0,"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\/products\/anderson-composites-20-22-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-carbon-fiber-strut-tower-brace","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}