REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

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01-26-2008, 02:33 PM

jeze68

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REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

if they is any such axle to make my 68 mustang(straight 6) 5 lug .....get something off another care i got the front granada parts now i just need the back

01-26-2008, 04:26 PM

66JameStang

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

You might be able to buy new axle parts for a five lug. I ended up replacing my rearend with a ford 9". Is your front already five lug?

01-26-2008, 07:31 PM

andrewmp6

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

You have to have axles custom made or shorten a set from a newer car but the 7.25 is a weak rear end i snaped the one i had in a ranger with the 2.3 you need a 8 inch if you got a v8 in it.

01-26-2008, 08:31 PM

racin66coupe

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

AT LEAST an 8in

01-27-2008, 01:25 AM

jeze68

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

check this out just found 8inch at a local junk yard off a fairlane "K" code ....$50 wat a deall thats pos. trac. right?

01-27-2008, 04:05 AM

andrewmp6

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

Use a tape measure on both your axle and that one flange to flange the flange is the part the brakes bolt on also the springs it may be too wide.

01-27-2008, 07:43 AM

JamesW

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

Do it right. Get an 8" complete rear end and install.

01-27-2008, 08:06 AM

kalli

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

if you want something new, good value for money then contact Brydon.
http://stores.ebay.com/Quick-Performance-Racing

he's been very helpful and will be able to sort you out

Kalli