93 5-lug Conversion

mustangtaski · Jul 26, 2013

I'm currently working on restoring my 93 hatch and I want to convert it to 5-lug wheels and put disc brakes all around. I was wondering if I could just put the front brake assembly and complete rear axel in my car from a 94-98 gt mustang. I know the rear axel from those years are 1.5 inches wider than the fox mustang but will it still bolt in without issues and also I'm looking to put the fr500 wheels on my fox also and want to go with 17x9 in the front and 17x10.5 in the rear. Will those work with this combination?

88LX5.Oh · Jul 27, 2013

These questions have been answered many times over. Try to use the search function. Not trying to come off like a d*ck FYI.

7991LXnSHO · Jul 27, 2013

I agree there is plenty to read and I think even a perma link under FAQ's. But sometimes a straight answer is nice though, especially when you end up confused after reading that many posts. I still am not sure what years my extra PBR front brakes and spindles are off of, and I read most of the search results.

Mustang5L5 · Jul 28, 2013

To make a long story short, yes you could do that, but you won't get 10.5" rear wheels out back if you leave the stock sn95 axles

Plenty of info out there, time to do so,me research

madspeed · Jul 28, 2013

ive got 5 lug ranger axles on mine. same length as the fox axles. I stll need to do a disc brake conversion someday though

J-mo · Jul 30, 2013

96 and up spindles will widen the front wheel base quite a bit. 94 95 spindles are the way to go. 10.5 fr500's rub everything on my car and is annoying and going to sell them soon. 10.5 on a fox body = big ass hammer and die grinder and patients. Just my experience with them

SVT32VDOHC · Jul 30, 2013

With that rear you'll have to order some 17x10.5's in a S197 offset to keep them inside the quarter, but they'll still be RIGHT TO THE EDGE. Too low or a spring and you'll scrape rubber.

stykthyn · Jul 30, 2013

no way 315 series tires on a 10.5 will fit on a fox.......

SVT32VDOHC · Jul 30, 2013

stykthyn said:
no way 315 series tires on a 10.5 will fit on a fox.......

Old thread, but some Nova guy on Corral did it. But he had stock Fox length axles and used a BFH on the frame rails. It's a tight fit, but it can be done.

stykthyn · Jul 30, 2013

its the setup I run. I was trying to post a pic but the damn think client boxes at work are slooooowwwww.
IMHO it has to be something you really really want. the work that it takes is immense and the performance is nill. Great for a show car, less than optimal for anything that will see inclines, sharp curves, or has passengers in the back seat. If I was to do it over again I would have sprung for some 9" 10th anny wheels and called it a day.

J-mo · Jul 30, 2013

I agree with stykthym. 10.5 are not worth the hassle. I'm limited to 275/40/17 and its very stretched. No way 315 are fitting

stykthyn · Jul 30, 2013

I'm pushing 315s. Its doable is about all I can say for it.

SVT32VDOHC · Jul 30, 2013

Yeah, I totally agree with you guys. I wouldn't go thru this big hassle. Hell I run 275's on my stock 17x9 wheels on the Terminator making 600rwph and I don't feel I need 10.5's and 315's. LOL. It does look mean, but yes, not practical.

mustangtaski · Jul 30, 2013

Ok so if I just decide to run with 17x9 and put the rear axel from a 94-98 gt mustang in my 93 fox and go with the fr500 wheels with a +24 mm offset will I encounter any issues?

J-mo · Jul 30, 2013

I believe you'll be ok. I take it your changing the hole diff housing?

J-mo · Jul 30, 2013

Stykthyn I agree 315's will fit without tailpipes lol not hating but that's what my wheels are rubbing

stykthyn · Jul 30, 2013

I installed my pipes after I fitted the wheels. It's tight in there. But they don't rub.

mustangtaski · Jul 30, 2013

So even with the 94-98 rear axel assembly being 1 1/2 inches wider than the original fox rear axel it won't cause an issue with those rims?

J-mo · Jul 30, 2013

No it shouldn't

Mustang5L5 · Jul 31, 2013

mustangtaski said:
So even with the 94-98 rear axel assembly being 1 1/2 inches wider than the original fox rear axel it won't cause an issue with those rims?

With what rims?

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