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4-lug to 5-lug switch

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Hello. I'm new to this web site so be gentle with my first question. I'm in the process of swaping my four lug front suspention to 5 lug. I have the spindles from a V8 car and the complete brake disc. Here's my two part question: (A) Do I need to change the outer tie rod ends? (B) Can I use the same brake caliper I have now with the four lug? The rear axle I have under control as far as the swap. Any helpfull info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Tie rods should be OK. Calipers are going to be different because the V8 spindles are different than the four cylinder spindles.
 

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What specificly is your "5 lug" brake hardware, what do you have, and what year/car is it from?
 
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