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5project stang0
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thinking about a 5 lug upgrade for my 89...any suggestions? any info would help, thanks [Confused]

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Posts: 887 | From: Livermore, Ca | Registered: Nov 2002  |  :
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sn95 spindles, 31 spline moser axels and 4 wheel disc's.

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With an Eaton spinnen them 31's!!!!

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Posts: 1785 | From: Fairfield, CA/Okinawa, Japan | Registered: Oct 2002  |  :
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If you want to go a cheaper route, you could try the SVO front brakes. It's what they put on the fox-body saleens back in the day. Only negative thing about them is you can only run certian wheels, as the hub gets in the way. Unless you run a small spacer, then you won't have any problems. I just happen to have the SVO stuff lying around, shoot me an email if you are interested;)

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Posts: 221 | From: Sac, CA | Registered: Dec 2002  |  :
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if you wanted even cheaper way, use ranger axles , the bolt patterns are exactlty the same, know some guy that have used them and they hold up, really cost effective

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Posts: 604 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jan 2002  |  :
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There are a couple ways of converting to 5-lug:
1) Lincoln LSC front rotors, which are a direct replacement rotor on the Mustang, along with the FMS 5-lug axles with 5-lug drums. This option is obviously done with low cost in mind, as your braking won't be any better than stock.
2) Baer 12" or 13" front rotors/PBR twin-piston calipers and 12" rear rotors, all in 5-lug. This option will produce dramatically better stopping distances but is understandably more expensive.

Basically, it comes down to how much you want to spend and what you want the final outcome to be: better selection of wheels, and/or better overall braking.
Also, if you're going to a 17"x9" Cobra R wheel, as your avitar would suggest, you'll have to do some serious fender rolling on your '89, as the wheel wells were only designed for puny 15"x7" wheels.

[ December 29, 2002, 09:55 PM: Message edited by: Bill/APEX Motorsports ]

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Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001  |  :
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Here is some info if you want cheap answers.

http://svo73mm.cjb.net/

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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002  |  :
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d&d makes a kit too. but its not cheap, and far ftom stock breaks [Wink]

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