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Old 06-13-2008, 10:47 PM
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Hey i just finished putting a 5 Lug Conversion on my 86 Mustang. Everything went on good its just one of my wheels sticks out further than the other one in the back. I used 2 driver side rear axles off of a Ford Ranger. I need some help, did i do somthing wrong?
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:01 PM
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got any pics
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:22 PM
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No not yet. i put some small spacers onone sideto try and even it out, but i was wondering did i do something wrong or did i get the right axles. i'll get some pics in the morning.
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:41 PM
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what sizerear end did you get the axles off of?
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:07 AM
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i have no idea. they were pulled for me. i know i have a 8.8. do you think this could be the problem, different rear end size?
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Old 06-14-2008, 01:50 AM
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the axles you got should have came from a 7.5 inch rear and should measure 29-5/32. I got that from this link

http://www.stangnet.com/tech/lug.html
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Old 06-14-2008, 03:21 PM
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o ok i think i'm going to leave it the way it is for now. i bought some spacers to even them out some so it don't look that bad. thanx for the info
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Old 06-16-2008, 09:55 PM
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What are you going to do with your old axles. I have a bent left rear four bolt. Interested in selling it?
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Old 06-16-2008, 10:05 PM
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I tell you what, you pay shipping and you can have 1 one of my rear axles, I was about to toss them wed.

keep in mind its the stock 4 lug.

let me know and I can get it out to you
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