5 lug conversion 82 gt

[Slofive0]

i have an 82 gt. i am looking to put a 5lug conversion on my front end. i know i need spindles struts and new brake calipers, my question is is there a kit i can just buy with everything i need in it or do i need to go to the junk yard to pick up the parts?

 

[PJB]

Id go with junkyard parts except the struts (get new '87-'93 struts) and brake pads.
'94-'95 Mustang (v6/GT/Cobra) spindles, calipers, rotors, caliper hoses and hubs.
'86(maybe older than that too)-'92 Ranger left rear axles (need two lefts) and drums. Truck cant have 4.0 V6 (different rearend).

Youll need an adapter for the right front caliper hose- www.maximummotorsports.com and balljoint spacers- www.breezeautomotive.com .

 

[93 LX]

There is a kit but it requires 87 and up front spindles.

Go to the boneyrad and get 87 to 93 front spindles. You can get Rotors from any year Lincoln Mark 7 and take the calipers as well. Find a ranger as stated above and get the left axles and drums.

You get 5 lug and better braking due ot larger roters and bigger piston calipers.

Allen

Check this site for more information. http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/

 

[krallman]

I think you can actually just use ranger rotors (85-92 20-40 dollars each from parts store) in the the front on an 82. Thats what i did on my 85 works just fine. For the rear use ranger drums (85-92 20-40 dollars each from parts store). and two drivers side axles or two left side aerostar axles (Junk yard 40-100 each) I actually used 00' gt axles but im not running rear brakes.

 

[93 LX]

FWIW If he wants to stay with 10" rotors yes the Ranger ones would work. 11" rotors are better and with the 73mm MK 7 calipers it does make for a cheap brake upgrade along with 5 lugs.

Allen

 

[Slofive0]

just to make sure before i buy them.... these spindles will work???


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-9...ryZ42609QQihZ007QQitemZ170121728865QQtcZphoto

 

[93 LX]

They well fit but check out this site for instructions for installation. These are the best way to get even better braking and to fit the newer Mustang wheels.

http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/

Allen