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Old 07-30-2006, 05:32 AM
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Default Why 5 lug

Just wondering what are the benefits of swaping 4 lug to 5 lug. Is it just for more rim choices. Also, why do guys like to replace 28 to 31 spline and c clip eliminators. In case you are wondering, the answer is "yes" I am new to mustang scene.
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:36 AM
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Yes, the choices are a huge reason, and 5 lug is stronger
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:37 AM
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5 lug isnt stronger, you can run more wheels and bigger brakes with 5 lug
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:39 AM
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um, 5 bolts are stronger than 4, I did it for 13" rotors
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:41 AM
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Ok, Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords lies then..." I suggest going with the five-lug conversion. Advantages are, of course, the wheel options, but most importantly it adds strength and better brake options" pg. 40 - Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords, Volume 19, Issue 6
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you can go just as fast with 4 lugs as you can with 5 lugs, ya know since we all snapped our 4 lug axles and stuff....
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:43 AM
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Ok, Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords lies then..." I suggest going with the five-lug conversion. Advantages are, of course, the wheel options, but most importantly it adds strength and better brake options" pg. 40 - Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords, Volume 19, Issue 6
MM&FF is wrong about 25% of the time, in this case, they were correct
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make it sound like 4 lugs are so easy to break....
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:45 AM
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so...is that info credible then?? I dunno, I usually do believe everything I read from a noteable magazine... thanks now I'm skeptical
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Old 07-30-2006, 05:52 AM
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Would you guys suggest buying a kit or looking for a donor car. I am from Hawaii so shipping kills me. Wanna hear a funny story? I bought a speedo gear from steeda. part cost $16. Shipping cost $22 and took 5 days.
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