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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Cool 4 to 5 lug swap?

If I want to swap from 4 to 5 lug can i just use V8 drum brake hubs to convert the front on my inline 6 spindles?

I have no plans on putting a V8 in the car, just want the look of 5 lug rims.

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Not on the 65 66 Mustang..

This can be done on the 67 68 69 70 Mustang. The Spindles are the same.

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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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That's a really expensive way to get a "look". Why not just get good-looking wheels for your 4-bolt?

Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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No you have to have V8 spindles and hubs for the 65-66 year.
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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There is no way to easily change any 4-bolt Mustang axle to 5-bolt. You'd have to change the whole rear assembly.
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2+2GT
That's a really expensive way to get a "look". Why not just get good-looking wheels for your 4-bolt?


Does anyone know what size rims and what name these rims are in this picture, they look pretty sweet.
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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They look to be konig rewinds
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Yeah, that photo is from the Glazier/Nolan website.
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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OR you could just get wheel adapters from 4-5 lug.
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by oxfordbp
OR you could just get wheel adapters from 4-5 lug.
That's something that I wouldn't do, they are too thick and you could break the studs.



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