REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

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Jan 26, 2008 | 02:33 PM

jeze68

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REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

if they is any such axle to make my 68 mustang(straight 6) 5 lug .....get something off another care i got the front granada parts now i just need the back

Jan 26, 2008 | 04:26 PM

66JameStang

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

You might be able to buy new axle parts for a five lug. I ended up replacing my rearend with a ford 9". Is your front already five lug?

Jan 26, 2008 | 07:31 PM

andrewmp6

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

You have to have axles custom made or shorten a set from a newer car but the 7.25 is a weak rear end i snaped the one i had in a ranger with the 2.3 you need a 8 inch if you got a v8 in it.

Jan 26, 2008 | 08:31 PM

racin66coupe

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

AT LEAST an 8in

Jan 27, 2008 | 01:25 AM

jeze68

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

check this out just found 8inch at a local junk yard off a fairlane "K" code ....$50 wat a deall thats pos. trac. right?

Jan 27, 2008 | 04:05 AM

andrewmp6

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

Use a tape measure on both your axle and that one flange to flange the flange is the part the brakes bolt on also the springs it may be too wide.

Jan 27, 2008 | 07:43 AM

JamesW

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

Do it right. Get an 8" complete rear end and install.

Jan 27, 2008 | 08:06 AM

kalli

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RE: REAR 5 LUG CONVERSION HELP

if you want something new, good value for money then contact Brydon.
http://stores.ebay.com/Quick-Performance-Racing

he's been very helpful and will be able to sort you out

Kalli