5.0L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 5.0L Mustangs.

5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:56 PM
  #1  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

I'm sure this has been addressed somewhere on this forum, but I've googled it up and I'm still confused on my application...

I have a 95 or 96 mustang rear end complete with 3:73 gears, MAC girdle, rotors, calipers, etc. as well as the front rotors and calipers etc of the same car.

I'm wanting to know will these will bolt up to my 91 Foxbody? Please let me know!!!
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:58 PM
  #2  
r.barn's Avatar
r.barn
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,263
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

Excellent write up
http://www.stangnet.com/tech/lug.html
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:01 PM
  #3  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

So, we know the front is fine...what of the 95 or 96 rear end....anyone know if it'll work? I don't wanna buy another one off a bronco or lincoln.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:03 PM
  #4  
r.barn's Avatar
r.barn
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,263
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

All you need to do is just buy the right axles for your current axle.

I think the length on the SN95's are slightly different
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:04 PM
  #5  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

I'm not a big tech guy...what's that mean...axels to fit my current axel?
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:15 PM
  #6  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

Ha, they'll both work...the rear will be just a bit longer...so only 8" wide not 9" wide unless you buy a kit...here's another excellent write-up.

http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~m...tang/5lug.html

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-end-swap.html
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:18 PM
  #7  
r.barn's Avatar
r.barn
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,263
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

You can buy just the axle shafts with the right 5 lug pattern
that will slide into your current axle housing. Much easier than
swapping out the entire housing.

Then just swap out the front spindles as per first link.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:20 PM
  #8  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

Thanks guy...you've been a big help. Yessir...
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 11:13 PM
  #9  
Dave5point0's Avatar
Dave5point0
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 337
From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

yea, don't get the lincoln rear end, thats what i've got and am pulling out, 95 rear axle is wider, but better
Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:33 PM
  #10  
Carpenter's Avatar
Carpenter
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 25
From:
Default RE: 5 Lug Conversion HELP!!!

Rock on...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HRnB
GT350 S550 Tech
10
Dec 18, 2015 09:35 AM
MustangForums Editor
Mustang News, Concepts, Rumors & Discussion
3
Nov 10, 2015 11:39 AM
JimC
Street/Strip
15
Oct 7, 2015 07:02 PM
DCole24
Classic Mustangs (Tech)
3
Sep 11, 2015 10:50 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:04 AM.