Detroit_Muscle

Im planning on converting to a 5 lug this winter i was looking over 50 resto and found a kit.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...1&comp=LRS

I was wondering if this is all I would need or if more parts would be needed. This will be my first major job on the car myself.

thanks

88_cobra

what type of wheels are u planning on running cuz that kit will not work with the newer style wheels like the bulitts, cobra r, and saleens

Detroit_Muscle

Im not sure right now. I still trying to figure out rims and tires. I know I can fit 17 on there. Im just a little confussed, Do I pick out tires and rims first or decide to do the conversion first? This is new to me and I need to be pointed in the right direction on this project.

88_cobra

decide ur wheels first and then the kit. take it from me cuz i started with the mark 8 and ranger kit running torquer thrust d's and then upgraded to sn 95 for bullitts

mxracr2

i am thinkin of doin the same thing. and not to hijack ur thread but i want to put 17" y2k cobra R's so what setup is for that

88_cobra

sn 95 front spindles and ranger rear axles and drums if u want to use drums, if not use a rear disc brake conversion kit. it easier and u dont have to worry about back spacing but it is a little pricey

Detroit_Muscle

Ya thoes conversion kits for brakes are a grand if im looking at the correct ones. So I can get the axles from the junk yard , the 5 lug conversion kit , and rear disc kit . Then that is all I will need.


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92Rideagain

Check out SSBC http://www.ssbrakes.com/, they have some really good break kits and they also get pricey. I believe that MMFF has an article on a conversion that they did with one of their kits. The entire price was a little over $1K and it came with new spindles and all the clamps, hoes, and all other hardware to install the kit.That makes it an easier task if you do not have a donor car right there with you. I have not done a conversion on my 92gt yet, I have just been reading and rearching, no hands on yet.

88_cobra

yea ssbc has a great kit, thats what i installed on my fox. i bought mine off a friend that never used it and had about $500 in it total. the hardest part with converting to rear disc is getting the right mc and aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve. just find a donor car and swipe the sn95 spindles, calipers, brackets, and hardware. then get 2 ranger axles and then buy a rear disc kit. and a hint of advise buy ss braided lines from mm and get ALL ur parts before u start.

Lordy

Not sure what your motives are, but if just for rims, look around at what's available for 4 luggers. I've seen quite a few here that have all kinds of mods for power but still have the 4 lug hubs. Maybe those guys can sound off.