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i want to do a 5 lug conversion on my 92lx, the wheels that i plan on putting on the car are

Rear: 17by10.5 fr500
front: 17by9 fr500

tire size:
Rear: 315/35/17
Front: 245/35/17

I need to know what parts i need, to do the complete conversion and how to do it.

any help will be greatly appreciated

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north race car brakets for sure an there are a a set floatin on here somewhere for 100 bucks somewhere.
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To run those tires in the rear you need to retain the fox track width (axles).

Do you want rear disc brakes or will you only be changin axles an drums?

Do you want to change spindles calipers rotors lines etc. or do you only want to change the rotor assy??

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Posts: 1279 | From: s.f. | Registered: Dec 2007  |  :
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all i want to change is the rotor assy, basically just the axles and drums
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quote:
Originally posted by 98stallion:
all i want to change is the rotor assy, basically just the axles and drums

Its simple... & that kit you want is not that pricey to do your 5 lug swap.

REAR:
Remove wheels and old drums.
" rear end cover.
" c-clips.

Re-install new parts same way removed plus servicing the rear w new fluid.

FRONT:
Remove wheels and calipers.
" dust shield cover on brake disc.
" cotter pin & nut.
" brake disc assy.

Re-install new parts same way removed plus installing a new cotter pin and fresh grease on the inner and outer rotot bearings.

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ok that sounds simple, but know what parts do i look for to do all for tires
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quote:
Originally posted by 98stallion:
ok that sounds simple, but know what parts do i look for to do all for tires

Am sure if you flip threw a Muscle mustangs magazine or jump on 50resto that kit is always listed i wanna say its about 400 buks or sum? [patriot]

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Posts: 1279 | From: s.f. | Registered: Dec 2007  |  :
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the center caps wont fit on the front wheels unless you grind the shit out of the rotors.


the `94/`95 spindle swap with sn95 brakes is the real way to do it.


some good write-ups are here:
http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/

[ July 23, 2009, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: Blind ]

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and that kit will work fine with my 315's in the rear?
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im on 50resto right now and from i see, with my wheels in the back its gunna need some modification. how would i do that?
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Originally posted by 98stallion:
and that kit will work fine with my 315's in the rear?

Ive heard people run nitto 315s on a 10" rim and rollin the fenders in the rear. Supposbly that brand tire runs smaller?

me personally have never ran that tire/wheel combo i run 275 35 18 st. tires in the rear & cobra brakes all around myself. As far as a 10" wheel goes it will fit w/ the stock length axles that come in the kit you want.

[ July 23, 2009, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: 8stang8 ]

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Posts: 1279 | From: s.f. | Registered: Dec 2007  |  :
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heres all the different ways to do it and what youl need
http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~mjbobbitt/mustang/5lug.html

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I could prolly help you if you got the tools. I helped my patna do a 5 lug swap. And I think I know you.

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Did anyone forget to mention, You also should upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder from a 94/95, than you need the proportioning valve elimination kit and an adjustable proportioning valve, and you will have to re-flare your front brake lines or find the adapter kit for the brake lines, and if you just swap out the axles out of the housing than you need the rear hard brake line that goes across the axle if using rear disc.

[ July 28, 2009, 03:02 AM: Message edited by: kennebellgt ]

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quote:
Originally posted by kennebellgt:
Did anyone forget to mention, You also should upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder from a 94/95, than you need the proportioning valve elimination kit and an adjustable proportioning valve, and you will have to re-flare your front brake lines or find the adapter kit for the brake lines, and if you just swap out the axles out of the housing than you need the rear hard brake line that goes across the axle if using rear disc.

I don't think hes planning on doing rear disks with his five lug conversion.

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quote:
Originally posted by 5LiterSpeeder:
quote:
Originally posted by kennebellgt:
Did anyone forget to mention, You also should upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder from a 94/95, than you need the proportioning valve elimination kit and an adjustable proportioning valve, and you will have to re-flare your front brake lines or find the adapter kit for the brake lines, and if you just swap out the axles out of the housing than you need the rear hard brake line that goes across the axle if using rear disc.

I don't think hes planning on doing rear disks with his five lug conversion.
Oh i see, its worth it though.

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