almost wrecked the gt
09-10-2007, 01:09 PM
#12
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Location: Rotterdam, NY
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RE: almost wrecked the gt
Just unbolt the spindles and put them on your car. You'll need balljoint spacers (or washers) on your stock control arms.
You will need to change your struts to '87-'93 struts since the pre-'87 struts dont bolt up to the '87+ spindles.
I used the '94 v6 calipers on my 5 lug swap. You can use dual piston '99-'04 calipers with slight modifications.
You can use an SN95 rearend but youll need to change the master cylinder if you use the disc brakes. The Mustang axles are the same as the Ranger axles.
I just stuck with drums.
You will need to change your struts to '87-'93 struts since the pre-'87 struts dont bolt up to the '87+ spindles.
I used the '94 v6 calipers on my 5 lug swap. You can use dual piston '99-'04 calipers with slight modifications.
You can use an SN95 rearend but youll need to change the master cylinder if you use the disc brakes. The Mustang axles are the same as the Ranger axles.
I just stuck with drums.
09-10-2007, 02:13 PM
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: almost wrecked the gt
ok so i need the 87-93 shock/strutt, luckily i already have some off a 93
glad you told me this pjb!!!!! thanks so much, plus i forgot about the balljoint , was about to go to the boneyard right now without my pickel fork.well gotta run
glad you told me this pjb!!!!! thanks so much, plus i forgot about the balljoint , was about to go to the boneyard right now without my pickel fork.well gotta run
ORIGINAL: PJB
Just unbolt the spindles and put them on your car. You'll need balljoint spacers (or washers) on your stock control arms.
You will need to change your struts to '87-'93 struts since the pre-'87 struts dont bolt up to the '87+ spindles.
I used the '94 v6 calipers on my 5 lug swap. You can use dual piston '99-'04 calipers with slight modifications.
You can use an SN95 rearend but youll need to change the master cylinder if you use the disc brakes. The Mustang axles are the same as the Ranger axles.
I just stuck with drums.
Just unbolt the spindles and put them on your car. You'll need balljoint spacers (or washers) on your stock control arms.
You will need to change your struts to '87-'93 struts since the pre-'87 struts dont bolt up to the '87+ spindles.
I used the '94 v6 calipers on my 5 lug swap. You can use dual piston '99-'04 calipers with slight modifications.
You can use an SN95 rearend but youll need to change the master cylinder if you use the disc brakes. The Mustang axles are the same as the Ranger axles.
I just stuck with drums.
09-10-2007, 03:17 PM
#17
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RE: almost wrecked the gt
ORIGINAL: 86GT 93LX
how much better is my car going to brake? alot?
how much better is my car going to brake? alot?
I had new pads and rotors before but it still didnt stop very well.
Now it stops alot better than before.
I got balljoint spacers from www.breezeautomotive.com and a brake line adapter for the passenger side from www.maximummotorsports.com. The driver's side brake line bolts right up withoutan adapter.
09-10-2007, 05:36 PM
#19
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Location: Rochester, NY
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RE: almost wrecked the gt
Pretty rough man, glad everyone/thing is okay.
On side note though, they do teach in drivers ed that when the wheels are locked your car doesn't turn, thats why they tell you to pump the brakes if you dont have ABS to keep your car in control...
On side note though, they do teach in drivers ed that when the wheels are locked your car doesn't turn, thats why they tell you to pump the brakes if you dont have ABS to keep your car in control...
09-10-2007, 06:13 PM
#20
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Location: Marietta, ga
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RE: almost wrecked the gt
my car didn't end up so well. its totaled now but when a guy pulls out in front of you in 100 feet and your going 55, stock fox breaks don't help at all. still waiting on insurance money [:@]but i am glad that you didn't wreck the stang like i did.but it wasen't my fault, and the guys truck flipped over and broke his rear axle. glad you didn't crash.