Locating Companies For A Ford Mustang Right Hand Drive Conversion

By Elizabeth Burns


If you are moving to a country where they will drive on the other side with a US vehicle, many drivers will have the vehicles controls relocated to the opposite side of the car. If you are looking for a ford mustang right hand drive conversion there are a couple options available. It is not always a legal requirement but making these changes should make driving more comfortable.

Converting from LHD to RHD is not simply swapping parts to the other side of the car. The controls will have to be relocated and a lot of the switches and interior trim. Many other fittings may also need some adjustment and the components of the suspension and braking systems will also need some modification.

The most cost effective option when doing a conversion is to buy a parts kit from a specialist supplier or online store and do the conversion yourself. There will be many kits offered that are tailor made for Ford mustangs. You need to bear in mind that a lot of the packages are fairly basic and when the job is complete there could be some levers, fixings and components visible.

When trying to find a kit some of the internet retailers are a great place to start. These suppliers will have kits for mustangs and the items will be sent to your home with fitting diagrams. As well as the price of the parts some other bespoke tools may also be needed and they will probably be able to supply you with what you need.

A better way of getting a conversion done is to submit the vehicle to a specialist company who will be able to do the work. There are companies who carry out this kind of work and the results are of a high standard. It will cost a lot more than the parts kit conversions but it can be worth it as the work will be covered by their guarantees.

When having the conversion done by a specialist firm, the finish is better than you will get with a parts kit. All new components that are fitted will be hidden and the car will look as if it was manufactured as a RHD model. Most conversion companies will offer some excellent aftercare and can continue to maintain the vehicle.

Whichever option you choose it is essential to have all of the modifications inspected by the appropriate safety bodies. Most specialist firms will issue you with a certificate covering all of the changes and a fully detailed list of which items have been altered. If the work is done in your home workshop then the car will need to be checked by a mechanic for these safety inspections prior to it being driven.

The final thing to consider is that if the vehicle is still under its Ford warranty the changes will affect it. If you plan on selling the vehicle or exchanging it in the future the price may be lower than that of a factory mustang. To ensure you comply with the law, your car insurance company will need to be notified of the modifications and your monthly or yearly premiums may be higher.




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