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Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on
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i was told that I can just change the rotors of a foxbody to some that are 5-luh without changing the spindles and hardware. Do you know what rotors I can use? Also, would I be able to make it 4 wheels discs using these rotors? Thanks
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on
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You need to change the spindles and hub/rotor assembly. There are changes made by ford that need to carry over from one year to another when doing a 5-lug swap. I have 99GT spindles and hardware up front and it all works together perfectly. I could be wrong, but be smart and use a spindle designed for the rotor/hub that is being mounted on it. Don't get cheap in the brake area of your car.
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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Original V8 car...Lincoln Mark 7 rotors.
Original 4 banger...2WD Rangers.
Posted by The Nick (Member # 2244) on
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With the Lincoln rotors, I thought the dust cap was too big to run wheels with a centercap. The SN95 brake pieces also work.
Posted by Sean90GT (Member # 33) on
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"1987 to 1993 Fox body 5.0 liter Mustangs can be easily upgraded to 5-lugs by simply installing 5-lug axles and drums from a Ranger or Bronco II in the rear and 5-lug brake rotors from a late 80's Lincoln Mark VII in the front. This conversion will work for most types of wheels. But, if you are planning on installing a Ford OEM wheel such as the 1998 or 1999 Cobra wheel, Bullitt wheels or the 17" 'Split 5-Spoke' wheel then this conversion will not work for you. This is due to the fact that the Mark VII rotor hat is too tall and the dust cap on the rotor extends too far out. This prohibits the center cap of the wheel from being installed.
To convert the rear end to 5-lugs you need to replace the 4-lug axles and drums with 5-lug units. The axles that are needed will be either off of a Ranger, Bronco II or Aerostar van. From an '83 to '92 4 cylinder or 3.0L V6 Ranger/Bronco II with a 7.5" rear end you will need two driver's side axles. Only the driver's side will work as the pumpkin on these rear ends is offset and the axles are different lengths (you need the longer of the two axles). It should measure 29-5/32". From an Aerostar you will need two of the passenger side axles from an 86 to 97 model. The axles are all the same so they can be mix-matched (i.e. - one driver's side axle from a Ranger and one passenger side axle from an Aerostar). You can use the brake drums from either side of the above listed vehicles but make sure that they are 9" drums. The 4.0L Rangers came with an 8.8" rear end with 10" drums - these will not work."
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