5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
03-30-2006, 04:32 PM
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5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
I have a 1990 GT Convt. I wanted to do a 5 lug conversion on it. I have the entire braking system off of a 2001 GT. I've got the complete rear, the front spinldes, hubs, rotors, etc. Does any one know if I can use the parts on my 1990 to do a 5 lug conversion? Any help would be great.
03-30-2006, 05:26 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
yes you can, the front spindles have a different geometry
look up mike bobbits brake page (search sn95 brake upgrades) his site has everything you need to know about mustang brakes
look up mike bobbits brake page (search sn95 brake upgrades) his site has everything you need to know about mustang brakes
03-30-2006, 05:29 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
it is close to a direct bolt on...I would look for a 1994-95 master cylinder and a SN95 booster too. I have all SN95 brakes on mine, look for 1994-95 spindles, they are closer to a fox, you WILL need a good pair of camber caster plates
03-30-2006, 06:17 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
If you use the 2001 Spindles, youll need a bump steer kit, to help compensate for the different tie rod end pickup point on the spindle, and your car will also be widened a bit.
03-30-2006, 06:22 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
Can I use the master cylinder and booster from the 2001? Do you know how much wider the car will be? I want to be able to use the 95 cobra r wheels or the 2000 cobra r or the 2003 cobra wheels. Also, does any one know if I will have to modify my emergency brake line? Thanks.
03-30-2006, 06:54 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
nope the 2001 axles are like reallly long compared to the foxes and even to the 94-95. i did a five lug conversion my 89 from a 95. took the whole rear end and front spindles. and brake lines. i saw a guy with a 2001 rear end in his fox body. and man oh man did it stick out. like 3 inches out the fender well in teh back. the fornt will be a good bit wider too. do you plan on lowering the car? cause if you do, you will have issues with rubbing. i pot the ford motor sports B springs on my car which dropped it like almost an inch and i i have 17x9 cobra r rims with 245/45/17 on them and they did rub so i had to roll the fender a bit.
03-30-2006, 07:24 PM
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Yes, I plan on lower the car a bit. I was thinking of getting the Ford Racing Springs. I dont want my car to stick out 3 inches on each side so I'm not sure what to do. I have all these brake parts that I apparently wont be able to use. I wanted 5 lug disk brakes on all four corners.
03-30-2006, 10:03 PM
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RE: 5 lug conversion with 2001 parts
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Yes, I plan on lower the car a bit. I was thinking of getting the Ford Racing Springs. I dont want my car to stick out 3 inches on each side so I'm not sure what to do. I have all these brake parts that I apparently wont be able to use. I wanted 5 lug disk brakes on all four corners.
Yes, I plan on lower the car a bit. I was thinking of getting the Ford Racing Springs. I dont want my car to stick out 3 inches on each side so I'm not sure what to do. I have all these brake parts that I apparently wont be able to use. I wanted 5 lug disk brakes on all four corners.