Jville808

I know this topic has probably been beat to death. I've done searches on this forum and all the other Mustang forums, and this might be a case of TOO many hits on the topic. Found a ton of info, but not much definitive. The last post got moved to wheels and tires, but this isn't as much about the wheels and tires as it is the conversion needed to run them.

Here's the deal. I'm sold on the FR500's for my GT. 17x9's on the front, 17x10.5 on the rear. I thought it'd be as simple as ordering a five-lug conversion from LMR, bolt it all on and good to go. Obviously it's not that simple. I need to know the easiest route to make it happen. I'm looking to upgrade the brakes at the same time. I've searched the web, made phone calls and so far have only got one response that seemed "definitive" and meets the "easy" part, but it's super expensive.

I spoke with someone from LMR who said I could get the SVE 5-Lug Conversion Kit ($2,459.99) minus the spindles (for a discount). I'd then have to find spindles off a 94-95 sn95, and I'd be able to run the wheels.

Does this sound right? Like I said, it's the simplest way to run the wheels, but expensive. Do I have any other options that doesn't involve a scavenger hunt for individual pieces?

Also, I've read that I'll need to roll my fenders. Is it just the rear? How does that work with the GT ground effects? I obviously can't roll the fenders all the way around. Is it possible to just roll some of the fender lip? Also saw a mention of getting rid of the quad shocks or flipping them. Do they get removed or flipped? Do I have to upgrade the suspension somehow to make up for not having shocks if they need removed?

Sorry for all the questions on a topic that probably pops up once a month. I'm ready to buy the wheels and held up by the confusion. I'm mechanically inclined but by no means a car expert/mechanic hence the need for something easy.

Thanks in advance!

P.S.:

I just came across this on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120990771582...84.m1423.l2649

much cheaper. obviously lesser quality and/or used parts vs new but how does it compare. anybody go this route?

Boss_Hotrod

I upgraded mine with some from Wilwood. They cost a little more but they are a true upgrade compared to just a 5-lug conversion kit. Upgraded to fixed 6 piston calipers in the front and fixed 4 pistons in the rear. Only parts on the car that needed changed where the axles, master cylinder, and flex lines. Ill have to do some looking to see if I can find the part numbers of the kits I used.

Jarrod@latemodel

Read this 3 part blog. It covers everything from front to back on a brake upgrade kit, but goes in line with that you are trying to do.

Mustang SVE 5 Lug Disc Brake Conversion: Part 1 – Front Brakes

Mustang SVE 5 Lug Disc Brake Conversion: Part 2 – Rear Brakes

Mustang SVE 5 Lug Disc Brake Conversion: Part 3 – Master Cylinder and Proportioning Valve

PNYXPRESS

As far as the rear goes. hit up a junk yard and pull the axles out of a 94-98 v6 or GT(doesnt matter) and get the calipers, caliper mounting brackets, rotors, end plates, and flexible brake lines from a 94-04 v6/GT (again doesnt matter) this will save you at least $150.

rmodel65

+1 on using sn95 parts im sure you could find a 94 sixxer for 500$ or so pirate what you want put the fox stuff on the sn95 so it will still roll and sell off the rest of the car to someone else

Jville808

So I could use everything off of a 94-95 sn95...front and rear?

PNYXPRESS

I know for a fact that the rear ends are the same from 79-98 only difference is the 94-98 cars had longer axles for the disc brakes. I am currently running 96 v6 axles and new edge brakes on my stock fox axle housing. You can also 99-04 front spindles, rotors calipers and lines, but you will need to shim the strut to spindle as the new edge spindles are thinner where they bolt together. Also the ball joint is taller on a fox so agin either shim or change ball joints. At least this is what I found when doing mine. Unsure on the 94-98 cars. You will have to fab up a adaptor for the p/s brake line where the harline connects to the flex line, or if you have the tools and know-how, just replace the male end of the hardline. the d/s ill bolt right up.

mjr46

not quite the only difference.......79-85 were 7.5 rear ends = smaller housings and either in 84 or 85 quad shocks were added and not quite sure what year the traction loc started but don't think 79 had such

PNYXPRESS

^true, I should of said they are the same width.