joejoe61

I would like to know, can I put 5 lug axles into my 7 1/4 rear end ( 1968 ) mustang. I'm not switching motors,But I would like to use 5 lug wheels, as I am already in the process of changing over to 5 lug disc brakes in the front. any suggestions, what about splines ? what should I look for?

UBY289

Hey. I just got the Nov of Mustang Monthly and the front page says Surviving on the streets, they talk about doing this in this article .If you can't get a copy I can PM the part of the article that gives you the anwser.

joejoe61

I probably should have mentioned that I'm keeping the I 6 in the car, installed a set of disk brake spindles and calipers from a 68 cougar everything up front is great, new upper and lower control arms, all steering components. Now I would like to add axles to the rearend, any How to sites out there, and last but not least will regular 5 lug axles from a 8 in or 9 in rear fit into my 7 1/4 stock rear end(Mustang) 1968?

Soaring

I don't have the answer, because I am not sure any of us on this board would even recommend that. However, it would seem feasible because both axles are 28 spline count with small bearings. However, I am not sure if the pinion gear will match up with the new axle. The best thing you could do would be to put an 8" rear end in there with 5 bolt axles so that everything fits properly. There are a lot of cars and trucks you could rob a rear from at a junk yard. The 7.5 rear you have is weak at best, so an upgrade to an 8" rear would be in your favor.

joejoe61

Thanks, that seems to be the general consensas around town too, I'll keep looking for one that fits.