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Old 05-17-2010, 04:48 AM
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Question 5 lug conversion and new rims!

Ok guys I need help! I want to put these rims... http://www.finishlinewheels.com/FORD...00/A-03307U20/... on my 1990 mustang GT. What do I need to do to make this happen? There are a couple of conversion kits I found that aren't too expensive... http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Conversion-Kit ....but will it fit those rims? Also, do I need the 28 spline or 31 spline?

I once saw a stang just like mine but with those rims and it looked GREAT! I just wish I could have asked the guy how he did it.
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Old 05-17-2010, 06:58 PM
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I have an '87. Those are the same wheels I bought for my conversion...haven't done it yet. There's a great write-up on what to piece together. I'll get the link tonight and forward to you.
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Old 05-18-2010, 01:27 AM
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Awesome! Thank you!
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Old 05-18-2010, 09:09 AM
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So the site is http://www.sn95brakes.com/5lug.php It's probably more information than you want to know.

I'll be listing my pieces on ebay I've accumulated (except the wheels) since we are moving and I don't have the time/money to complete the install. I have:

'94 Booster/Master Cylinder
SN95 Spindles
Rear Disc Calipers and brackets
28 spline axles from 94-98 mustang

I'll be listing for $399. For our wheels 17" x 9 and 5 3/4" backspacing, the sn95 spindles are the way to go. The sn95 axles are 3/4" longer than stock. It is my understanding that we should stay with the stock length axles with our wheels. Anyway, the website explains everything. Good luck!

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Old 05-18-2010, 08:23 PM
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Thanks again. Also, if you don't mind... can you please let me know how your conversion goes? Just so I know exactly what the hell I'm doing and how they end up fitting haha.
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Old 05-18-2010, 08:29 PM
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you should look on craigslist or ebay for the rims, you can prob get them with the tires for $300 for all 4
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Old 05-21-2010, 11:05 AM
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I did this swap a few months ago. When you get a 94-95 master get the left front brake line as well. The line will bolt up to your distribution line.
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Yea, I've been looking on craigslist every now and then just in case but thanks for the tip. And to 931843cobra... You mean the master cylinder right? Any other tips or suggestions? Especially since you have already done this!
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Yes i meant master cylinder. I went to the junkyard to get a distribution valve off of a 94-95 non abs car. I got the valve off and for an extra $25 I got the master cylinder. I took my original foxbody valve and the 94 valve apart and they are the same except with the foxbody valve you don't have to use adapters on the bottom lines. It has been mentioned here before. There is a plug on the rear of the foxbody distribution valve. I removed the plug and use the adapter off of the 94 DV to connect the left front brake line to the DV. I also used the brakes lines coming from the 94 master but I did have to cut off the lines and double flair them where they connected to the DV. It looks factory and so far it works great.

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