Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
03-08-2007, 11:05 PM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
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The '94+ axles are wider than the fox axles.
The '94+ axles are wider than the fox axles.
03-08-2007, 11:24 PM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
You will need to use the rear discs if you use the Mustang axles because the drum will stick out too far from the backing plate and shoes.
Its only a fraction of an inch difference on each side (maybe 3/4?) If you figure out the right backspacing the wheels will fit ok.
Its only a fraction of an inch difference on each side (maybe 3/4?) If you figure out the right backspacing the wheels will fit ok.
03-08-2007, 11:31 PM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
Youre welcome. Ive just learned this stuff by reading other topics on this subject on this forum.
Im waiting for a few warm days or a warm garage to do my 5 lug swap. I hate walking thru my garage seeing all the parts sitting there and not being able to put them on because its so cold (-5* now).
Im waiting for a few warm days or a warm garage to do my 5 lug swap. I hate walking thru my garage seeing all the parts sitting there and not being able to put them on because its so cold (-5* now).
03-15-2007, 09:26 PM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
Update. I have a salvage yard pulling me spindles, hubs, calipers, and the rubber brake lines for $75.00 a side. I will be picking them up tomorrow.
3Questions--First I know it does not matter if the spindles come from a v6 or a gt, but is there a difference in the calipers between the two?
Also can 13 inch rotors be installed using the stock style caliper, or do I need cobra style calipers to work with the rotors?
I know the gt has 11 inch rotors stock, what does the v6 have? I do plan on at least buying new rotors regardless if they come from the salvage yard, but I don't know what size to buy if I can reuse the salvaged calipers.
I can't wait to get started, thanks for the help in advance
3Questions--First I know it does not matter if the spindles come from a v6 or a gt, but is there a difference in the calipers between the two?
Also can 13 inch rotors be installed using the stock style caliper, or do I need cobra style calipers to work with the rotors?
I know the gt has 11 inch rotors stock, what does the v6 have? I do plan on at least buying new rotors regardless if they come from the salvage yard, but I don't know what size to buy if I can reuse the salvaged calipers.
I can't wait to get started, thanks for the help in advance
03-15-2007, 10:58 PM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
One more thought, if I need calipers and obviously rotors, is there Any reason I can't buy cobra 13" calipers and rotors instead of the 11"? As long as my wheels are big enough they should bolt up?
03-16-2007, 11:28 AM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
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Update. I have a salvage yard pulling me spindles, hubs, calipers, and the rubber brake lines for $75.00 a side. I will be picking them up tomorrow.
3Questions--First I know it does not matter if the spindles come from a v6 or a gt, but is there a difference in the calipers between the two?
Also can 13 inch rotors be installed using the stock style caliper, or do I need cobra style calipers to work with the rotors?
I know the gt has 11 inch rotors stock, what does the v6 have? I do plan on at least buying new rotors regardless if they come from the salvage yard, but I don't know what size to buy if I can reuse the salvaged calipers.
I can't wait to get started, thanks for the help in advance
Update. I have a salvage yard pulling me spindles, hubs, calipers, and the rubber brake lines for $75.00 a side. I will be picking them up tomorrow.
3Questions--First I know it does not matter if the spindles come from a v6 or a gt, but is there a difference in the calipers between the two?
Also can 13 inch rotors be installed using the stock style caliper, or do I need cobra style calipers to work with the rotors?
I know the gt has 11 inch rotors stock, what does the v6 have? I do plan on at least buying new rotors regardless if they come from the salvage yard, but I don't know what size to buy if I can reuse the salvaged calipers.
I can't wait to get started, thanks for the help in advance
Mine are off a '94 v6.
Im not sure about the 13" rotors because Im only using the stock size ones.
03-16-2007, 11:29 AM
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RE: Help with 5 Lug Conversion on 89 hatch
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One more thought, if I need calipers and obviously rotors, is there Any reason I can't buy cobra 13" calipers and rotors instead of the 11"? As long as my wheels are big enough they should bolt up?
One more thought, if I need calipers and obviously rotors, is there Any reason I can't buy cobra 13" calipers and rotors instead of the 11"? As long as my wheels are big enough they should bolt up?