08-01-06 TMN Staff: Made in America. Doesn’t that have a welcome ring to it in today’s made in China world? Steeda is keeping the faith again with some new products for the Mustang this summer.

The first is a new Steeda Competition Adjustable Upper 3rd-Link gives you the ability to set your pinion angle and eliminate the torque deflection associated with the factory piece. This new upper link uses a track proven Chrome Moly grade Rod end to eliminate ALL the annoying windup and wheel-hop you get with the soft factory hydra-bushing. Direct replacement for the factory original - bolts into the factory location in minutes. Included is a Heavy Duty replacement Chassis Mount, which is also a direct replacement for the factory piece. To increase strength, Steeda made it from stout 1/4" steel that’s twice the thickness of the 1/8" thick factory mount. It features two mounting locations for increased suspension adjustment, which will provide more traction and better handling. The 3rd link is a double adjustable design, so adjustments can be made without removing the arm. All components are Zinc plated. Even with this setup, Very little increase in NVH has been reported.

Two versions of the Steeda Competition Adjustable upper 3rd-Link starts at around $169 and fit all 2005-2007 Mustangs

On the more visual side, or under hood wavelength, Steeda is now offering another way to dress up the Mustang’s otherwise drab engine compartment. These colorful and stunning valve covers replace your factory magnisuim covers. It does not take long for the factory cover to start to look weathered, stained and discolored. The durable powder coated valve covers are available in Red, Black, Yellow, Black and Blue. They are one of the most visual ways to spice up your engine bay and stand out at the shows.

They are a direct bolt on replacement and fir all 2005-2007 Mustang models with the 3-valve 4.6 and will retail for about $269.

More information: www.steeda.com