5 lug drum-anyone know size or part #

[blckstng96]

im using ranger axles to convert my lx to 5lug,just wondering what size the rear drums are or if anyone knows what year ranger i should order the new drums for or if you have the part number.they are only 20 each from autozone so im just going to get new ones.thanks for the help

 

[88mouse]

same thing that is on the rangers.

 

[blckstng96]

i know its the same thing thats on the rangers but what year ranger should i order for.some years have diff size drums.im trying to get the part number or year ranger i should order drums for.

 

[fiveohlxhatch]

I purchased a set for a '90 Aerostar with 9" drum brakes. I believe ALL years Ranger drums with the 7.5" rear end work. Bring in your old 4-lug drum with you if you're nervous about this purchase to compare.

 

[Mustang5L5]

9" drums.


I beleive a '90 ranger with the 2.3L And 7.5" should have what you need

 

[NKau]

The v-6 rangers did have the bigger drums. Just order the smaller ones (9 inch seems to be the consensus), and you should be fine.

 

[4G-KDMP]

they are 9".

 

[magnj]

Suggest buying used or new?

 

[Mustang5L5]

New is something like $25 anyway.

Used brake parts (rotors/drums/pads) are a bad idea in my opinion

 

[Nova]

the drums are $40 apiece from my local autozone.

 

[blckstng96]

Yeah,i plan on buying new.thats why i was looking for the size and possible part number.

 

[magnj]

Ok, I was gonna jy them at my local place for 20$ a piece because online autozone quotes 45 a piece...but I feel weird about used drums too.

 

[magnj]

http://www.autozone.com/R,APP901437...partType,00758/shopping/partProductDetail.htm
45$ and they don't have them in my store

 

[Mustang5L5]

Ok, I was gonna jy them at my local place for 20$ a piece because online autozone quotes 45 a piece...but I feel weird about used drums too.

Buy new. Trust me i've learned my lesson over the years trying to save a few bucks with used parts. You put something used in and there's a prob (there's always something) and then you end up buying new stuff anyway and gotta do the job twice!

Now i just buy new from the start and do it right the first time. I've done plenty of things twice of even 3 times before i learned that lesson

 

[magnj]

well I bought the axles used but for 110 shipped I couldn't pass them up. Will I need a new seal and new bearings as well...I figure they are both a good idea while I have it open.

 

[Mustang5L5]

well I bought the axles used but for 110 shipped I couldn't pass them up. Will I need a new seal and new bearings as well...I figure they are both a good idea while I have it open.

I was going to suggest the Ford 5-lug drum kit, but it seems the price has gone through the roof on it.

Way back when i ran 5-lug drums, i sourced out used 100K mile axles at $75 each. That was $150 for used axles.

The Ford 5-lug drum kit was $180 when i bought it. That was for 2 brand new axles and 2 brand new drums. It was a pretty damn good deal.

However, i just looked it up and the same kit is now $400!!!!

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FMS-M-1126-A&N=700+115&autoview=sku

 

[88mouse]

I was going to suggest the Ford 5-lug drum kit, but it seems the price has gone through the roof on it.

Way back when i ran 5-lug drums, i sourced out used 100K mile axles at $75 each. That was $150 for used axles.

The Ford 5-lug drum kit was $180 when i bought it. That was for 2 brand new axles and 2 brand new drums. It was a pretty damn good deal.

However, i just looked it up and the same kit is now $400!!!!

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FMS-M-1126-A&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Don't that kit come with a little better axle?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Don't that kid come with a little better axle?

It doesn't say in that ad.

Either way, how much are upgraded 28-spliine 5-lug axles from Superior or Moser? $250ish? Toss on two $40 drums and that still doesn't equal $400

 

[magnj]

yea there was no way I was buying that kit. I think I'm going for it this weekend if I can get a hold of some new drums.
Any input on whether or not I should do new bearings? They are like 35$ at AutoZone.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Now is the time. At least do new seals. The bearings need a puller to get them out so make sure you get the correct one