5 lug conv. questions
- Thread starter bbkgt03
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Option A: Buy 94-98 V6 or GT front calipers, brackets, lines, and rotors.
Option B: But 99-04 V6 or GT front calipers, brackets, lines, and rotors.
Option B: Is the best. Dual piston vs single piston. They are also aluminum vs. steel...(they weigh less)
You will need to buy 4 harded steel washers. Place two on each side over the spindle, after you set the spindle on the ball joint. This allows the cotter pin to line up with the hole after you tighten down the crown nut.
You will also need to buy a reducer union for the passenger side..because the metal, male hardline coming from the car is larger than the female line coming from the brake hose. (Cost me $1.37 with tax at the auto parts store)
You will need to turn your tie rods out about 17 time each side. (Someone told me 12...but that was not enough) I got an alignment the next day....but I got it close to drive it.
Get ready for improved steering and better stopping power.
Option B: But 99-04 V6 or GT front calipers, brackets, lines, and rotors.
Option B: Is the best. Dual piston vs single piston. They are also aluminum vs. steel...(they weigh less)
You will need to buy 4 harded steel washers. Place two on each side over the spindle, after you set the spindle on the ball joint. This allows the cotter pin to line up with the hole after you tighten down the crown nut.
You will also need to buy a reducer union for the passenger side..because the metal, male hardline coming from the car is larger than the female line coming from the brake hose. (Cost me $1.37 with tax at the auto parts store)
You will need to turn your tie rods out about 17 time each side. (Someone told me 12...but that was not enough) I got an alignment the next day....but I got it close to drive it.
Get ready for improved steering and better stopping power.
You will need calipers, rotors and brake lines....as well as a .330" spacer unless you swap to SN95 balljoints
Not stock fox lines, but braided lines will work with any calipers. The stock fox lines have a big head that won't fit the newer calipers. Braided lines all have a narrow profile head that works with all calipers.
Flavadave4
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http://www.sn95brakes.com/5lug.php
http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/mustang/5lug.html
This will help anybody looking to learn whats involved in the 5 lug conversion!
http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/mustang/5lug.html
This will help anybody looking to learn whats involved in the 5 lug conversion!
So you like it!!?? I love the way mine looks and stops. My 97 Cobra wheels don't show them off too good, but you can tell there is something upgraded in there.
Flavadave4
Active Member
Yeah i hate to sound like a ricer, but the looks are a bigger part of the wanting 5 lug then the stopping power!
I just did it for the big ass 13" rotors. The increase in stopping power was a welcome side-effect
