5 lug conversion with 96+ spindles

[Deece]

I want to do a 5 lug swap AND pickup another 3/4 of an inch in width up front. I read somewhere that the 96+ spindles will push the width out about that far. Has anyone done this to their fox body if so what all is involved? Any help greatly appreciated

 

[bubba-dough]

http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/mustang/5lug.html

 

[old_blue]

they will push it out a little but I think it was more like 22mm. the 99+ are even wider and I believe they are 3/4 of an inch. Becareful though because you may cause you to run different backspacing as well. I bought 96+ rear axles so mine will sit out further in the rear. I can't see why you would want to push the fronts out that much more. Best of luck to you.

 

[Deece]

Thanks I want to do the 5 lug and pick up some width because the rims I am looking at are only 4.25 inches of backspacing

 

[tjm73]

Adding width to run 4.5" backspace wheels will push the wheels further out. Making fitment worse.

The '96-'04 spindles are 8mm wider per side.

I assume this is connected to your other post?

You would have to remove track width to install wheels with 4.5" of backspace.

Rear axles vary. '94-'98 are the same width. '99-'04 are 1" wider per side.

You can narrow front track width by 1/2" per side on 88 and later cars by running an '87 k-member. They result in a 1" narrower track width.

 

[Deece]

It's for an 86 so I am guessing that the k-Member is allready about as narrow as its gonna get If the wheels are gonna pop out .75 on each side I don't think I will have a problem thanks for all the help Tjm73 :SNSign: I appreciate it

 

[old_blue]

double post

 

[old_blue]

Rear axles vary. '94-'98 are the same width. '99-'04 are 1" wider per side.

94-98 are not the same as fox rears. but 94 through 98 are all the same size. I know that is probably what you meant and I hope I didn't confuse anyone else.

 

[tjm73]

94-98 are not the same as fox rears. but 94 through 98 are all the same size. I know that is probably what you meant and I hope I didn't confuse anyone else.

You are correct. That is what I meant.

The pre-'94 Fox is .75" narrower per side if memory serves.