5 lug swap worth it?

88LX

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if i was to sell my 80k mile 89 lx, would doing a 5 lug 4 disc swap increase value or not? what do you guys think? hypothetically speaking.

 

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v8only

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a 5 lug swap is badass, and I've never fealt a fox stop so damn well in my life, however the only real way to do it is with the sn95 parts, and you're going to pay more in parts than it'll increase the value of the car.

 

Bobafett123

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I think it will definatley increase the value but the correct way that you have to do it will be pricey as well as now you have to go out and get 5 lug wheels and possibly tires. Overall if i am buying another Foxbody mustang I would love to buy it with the Lug Coversion done which it would add value to me in buying it, but the last post is right the overall cost to you outta pockect my off set the value you build in to the car !

 

GSXRMIXXER

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i just did the conversion and don't regret it so far

 

Ozz

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For resale I don't think you'll get extra out of it, vs. what you put in.

For yourself, yes it's worth it.

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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You're never going to get back what you put in, but you might get more out than you would without the swap being there.

 

FoxBodyGT

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I did it, but only for my intended purpose. Didn't care if it increased the value as I don't intend to sell ti.

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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FoxBodyGT said:

I did it, but only for my intended purpose. Didn't care if it increased the value as I don't intend to sell ti.

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Nice avitar

 

88LX

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thanks for the replies. ive got the parts in the garage and as soon as the weather breaks the project will start, regardless.

 

Ozz

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Then what'd ya ask us for

 

SVT32VDOHC

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It may help sell the car, but it won't add value to it. I love my Notchback. Never thought I would like driving it more, just because I have a better set of wheels on it. But I do!!!!!

 

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PJB

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Ive got well over $800 in parts to do the swap but I know the swap would never add $800 in value to the car.

 

trav_19

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how do you have 800 bucks in it...!!!!!!!!!!

i did mine for like 150 bucks!!!!!!!

 

Snikt89GT

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800$??? Here is what I did: (of course not all of this is related to 5-lug)

------Misc/Ebay------
2x 1994-95 V6/GT Spindles 150$ - *
4x 245x45x17 tires 550$ -
-----Maximum Motorsports------
1x Maximum Motorsports Brake line adapter (MMBAK-4) 7$ - *
1x Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates 87-89 (MMCC7989) 199$ - *
1x Maximum Motorsports Bump Steer Kit 87-93 Tapered Stud (MMTR-2) 149$ - *
-----Autozone--------
2x New 1994-95 V6/GT Hubs (513115) 108$- *
2x wheel cylinders - 20$ *
1x Drum Shoe Kit 20$ - *
-----Buy Ford Racing.com------
2x 10th annv. 2003 cobra calipers/brackets 260$- *
2x Stainless brake lines for cobra calipers 0$ - *
2x 13in brembo rotors 100$ - *
2x banjo bolts/washers 0$ - *
2x 5-lug 28T axles 249$ - *
2x 5-lug ranger drums 0$ - *
------Ford Parts Desk---------
2x rear axle bearing/seals (93 mustang) 57$ - *
4x 94 Mustang Strut Bolts / Nuts 33$ - *
2x hub to spindle nut 26$ - *
4x caliper to spindle bolt (N805163-S190) 28$ - *
1x Friction Modifier (M19546A) 4$ - *
-----Breeze Automotive-----
4x 16MM Front Control Arm Bolts 30$ - *
4x 16MM Front Control Arm Nuts 10$ - *
2x Spacer Washer for SN95 spindle/balljoint 4$ - *
2x Dust caps for SN95 hubs 10$ - *
-----Pro3i-----
1x Pro3i Street Lower Control Arms (PRO3-SLCAS) 170$ - *
------Summit Racing------
1x Bullitt Style Suspension (Struts/Springs) (M5400A) 419$ - *
1x FMS Front Control Arms (M3075A) 215$ - *
------Late Model Restoration-------
1x MAC Rear Support Cover (MAC-28800) 120$ - *
3x 1QT Royal Purple 75W90 Gear Oil (RP-12300) 30$ - *
4x 98 Cobra Wheels (M1007D178) 460$ - *
1x Locking Lug Nut/Valve Stem Set (LRS-1012BK) 30$ - *
1x Drum Hardware Kit (LRS-H7246) 20$ - *

 

hemi_fan

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trav_19 said:

how do you have 800 bucks in it...!!!!!!!!!!

i did mine for like 150 bucks!!!!!!!

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$150?! Mine cost $2000 (incl. wheels/tires) and thats with stock 95GT front brakes and rear drums!

 

duner

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88LX said:

thanks for the replies. ive got the parts in the garage and as soon as the weather breaks the project will start, regardless.

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Hopefully you opted for the Cobra/Bullitt/Mach1 PBR calipers.

 

Snikt89GT

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He must not actually be including anything. Most people would need at least 900?? The cheapest 5-lug wheels are 100 each and the cheapest tires at 100 each. That's at least 900 mounted.

 

trav_19

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i didn't include wheels i paid 1300 for my wheels but to do the swap i had about 150 bucks in it.....front rotors off a mark 5 or 7 at the parts store and i had a machine shop fill and redrill my rear axels.... it was the easiest thing i ever did and it stops great i dont understand why you need sn95 parts?? unless you have a 89 or older i think then you need a lot more stuff

 

Snikt89GT

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I don't understand why you wouldn't need SN95 parts. The whole point of 5-lug kit is to upgrade the brakes. If you get the Lincoln rotors you are just downgrading the brakes by adding more rotational weight. The stock fox brakes are bad enough.

SN95 parts let you run decent brakes and you can choose any wheel combiation. You are limited with the Lincoln rotors. You couldn't run the wheels I have.

 

25thmustang

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A Lincoln/Ranger swap can be done for $150-200, a 5-lug disc swap with SN parts is going to cost more. I have a lot more than that into mine, but have what I want for now! Will have Cobra stuff some day!