change over from four lug to five
#1
change over from four lug to five
i have a 68 coupe six cyclind i have owned it since 1995 , i have put air , power steering and a few other up grades, i want to change the four lug over to five lug, i have been told the rear axle switch is simplejust pull out the four lug and reinstall 5 lug sounds to simple is this correct, the other question is changing over the front any help would be appreciated thanks again
#2
yeah for the rear you will need an 8inch or 9 inch rear axle with 5 lugs and the correct spacing for the spring perches and axle length..
as for the front you will need new spindles setup for 5 lug, all new steering linkage brake lines etc etc
as for the front you will need new spindles setup for 5 lug, all new steering linkage brake lines etc etc
#3
You can probably order a set of 5 lug 25 spline axles from someone, but I've not seen that done. Most changeovers are done with the entire 8" or 9" axle assembly from a V8
As for the front hubs, the 5 lug V8 hubs and backing plates will fit onto your existing spindle. Additionally, you will have to change all backing plates and brake assemblies to the 10" V8 stuff, as I don't think you can get 9" 5 lug drums.
Best,
Al
As for the front hubs, the 5 lug V8 hubs and backing plates will fit onto your existing spindle. Additionally, you will have to change all backing plates and brake assemblies to the 10" V8 stuff, as I don't think you can get 9" 5 lug drums.
Best,
Al
#5
honestly id go this route http://discbrakeswap.com/ buy the disc brake kit complete with v8 spindles and then you just need the steering stuff to do the swap up front..
#7
The facts are, there is no difference in 6 cylinder, and V8 Drum front spindles. ALL/EVERY 6 cylinder, and V8 Drum brake cars in 67 68 69 received the same spindles on the production line, it was the dress that was different.
6 Cylinder received small backing plates, smaller shoes, smaller cylinders, and of course 4 bolt/smaller drum, V8 cars received the 10", 5 bolt pieces.
To change a 67 68 69 Drum Brake car to 5 Bolt, simply strip the spindle of the 6 cylinder pieces, bolt on the V8 pieces.
Now Disc Brakes. To put the 67 4 Piston per caliper K/H Front Disc brakes on these 67 68 69 Drum Brake Equipt cars-spindles, Strip the spindle, BOLT ON the K/H 4 Piston Disc Brakes as all 67 Mustangs, Shelbys had.
Dan @ Chockostang
#10
You need to get an entire rear end assembly, hopefully from another Mustang or Cougar, 1967 to 1970, due to the spring perch and overall width.
What I did was to find someone who was asking questions about going to a 9" rearend and buying their 8" after they made the leap.
What I did was to find someone who was asking questions about going to a 9" rearend and buying their 8" after they made the leap.
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