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Feb 25, 2007 | 07:32 PM

jbrittell

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front end 5 lug conversion

I am converting my 4 lug mustang to a 5 lug setup. I have a rearend already, so that takes care of the rear. What can I do (cheaply) about the front end? I have a 92 mustang to use for parts, but this is 4 lug as well. Are any of the front end parts from the 92 usable on my classic mustang? It is a 68 coupe by the way. Any info would be great!

Justin

Feb 25, 2007 | 07:34 PM

rmodel65

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

not really ablt to use the font end stuff u need new v8 spindles and hubs etc for the swap

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:43 PM

degins

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

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ORIGINAL: jbrittell

I am converting my 4 lug mustang to a 5 lug setup. I have a rearend already, so that takes care of the rear. What can I do (cheaply) about the front end? I have a 92 mustang to use for parts, but this is 4 lug as well. Are any of the front end parts from the 92 usable on my classic mustang? It is a 68 coupe by the way. Any info would be great!

Justin

The only difference between a 68 4 lug and 5 lug system is the hub and the brakes. Thereis no differencein spindles based on 6or 8 cylinderfor 67-73.

Feb 26, 2007 | 05:08 AM

andrewmp6

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

cheapest safe way is to get a granada kit alot of places sell them theres a how to buy it in parts from a auto parts store in the faq

Feb 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM

jbrittell

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

So all I need is the hub and brakes?? Sounds too easy.....am I missing anything? This is my first restoration, and I don't have much car experience.Are there any parts that I can use from the 92 mustang? Not specifically the brakes, but anything on the car? Thanks for the input!

Justin

Feb 26, 2007 | 07:21 PM

andrewmp6

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

only thing from a 92 mustang you can use is the engine and tranny maybe front seats thats it

Feb 27, 2007 | 12:12 AM

deebo68

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

This kit seems to be a very popular purchase on the forum, I am thinking of heading in this direction.

http://discbrakeswap.com/

Feb 27, 2007 | 12:46 AM

mustanglover66

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RE: front end 5 lug conversion

It looks like you will need every thing for the brakes backing plate to the wheels you can ethier do the disc swap or try finding everything in a junkyard.