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Old 04-23-2008, 09:46 PM
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should i change my mustang form 4 to 5 lug?
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Old 04-23-2008, 10:38 PM
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i would =D

and make it all rotars instead of drums in the back.

Plus you have a bigger wheels selection.. and you can't really go wrong there.

just my .02
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Old 04-24-2008, 12:49 AM
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I would keep it 4lug and spend the money else where
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Old 04-24-2008, 01:58 AM
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Default RE: 4 or 5 lug?

I'm going to keep mine 4 lug because I like 10 hole wheels.(sleeper) If you plan on aftermarket wheels, go with 5 lug, more stuff fits.
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Old 04-24-2008, 05:56 AM
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ORIGINAL: Tberg725

I would keep it 4lug and spend the money else where
plus 1 for that.

You would never I don't think physically need 5 lugs. Your axles would break before a lug would I think. Thats my view at it.
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Old 04-24-2008, 05:26 PM
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cool thanks for the input. 4 lug wins form now. but maybe 5 lug down the road.
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:21 PM
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Default RE: 4 or 5 lug?

I went with 5 lugs for the improved brakes. Even with drums on the rear my car stops much better than the stock 4 lug setup.

I wouldnt hesitate to do the 5 lug swap again.

I dont believe in the whole 5 lug is stronger BS. I also didnt care about changing the wheels.
It was the way the car stopped (or didnt) that made me switch to 5 lugs.
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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Yeah the brakes are the biggest reason i would change it.

i don't care about the wheels, except the fact i would love to have saleen wheels... which i have only found one website that sells the saleen wheels i want in 4 lug.
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:52 PM
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you can buy big break kits and better calipers in 4 lug if brakes are your concern but once the power increases you will need axles
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Old 04-24-2008, 10:40 PM
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I still have 4 lug..but they are heavy duty 4 lugs and have withstood low 11 sec passes
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