Another spindle question?

69clark · Oct 31, 2007

What do you guys recomend using for a 5 lug swap. Either 94-95 spindles or the 96+ spindles and why? I know that the 96+ widen the track slightly, but I am wondering if this is perfered or if the 94-95 is the way to go.

Thanks

PUNISHER RACING · Oct 31, 2007

Depends on the car alot of Fox cars don't like the extra 3/8 of track the 96 up kit gives for tire clearance reasons

PJB · Oct 31, 2007

I used '94 v6 spindles and it seems like most people use the '94-'95 ones to keep the same track width.
Since most people use newer model Mustang wheels when doing a 5 lug swap its preferred to use those spindles instead of '96+ ones because of the offset.
If using aftermarket wheels you can use either spindle as long as you get the right backspacing.

69clark · Oct 31, 2007

Well, I guess I understand the wheel fittment issue, but I would probably do a custom wheel so I could order what ever offset I need. So besides the wheel fitment issue, are there any other advantages?

PUNISHER RACING · Oct 31, 2007

The 96+ cars have better calipers

Georgie · Nov 1, 2007

well a wider stance helps, especialy on a nose heavy car..

Shakerhood · Nov 1, 2007

PUNISHER RACING said:
The 96+ cars have better calipers

The Front Calipers did not Improve until 1999!

Shakerhood · Nov 1, 2007

About a Year ago someone on the Corral put up the Blueprints for the Spindles, 94-95s will increase your Stock Track Width by about 5mm per side, the 96-04s will add "another" 8mm per side. If you have Bumpsteer Issues you can stick with 94-95s and use 91-93 Tie Rod Ends or a Bumpsteer Kit, the 96-04s seem to handle Bumpsteer slightly better. My personal choice is to stick with 94-95s.

SuperStang83 · Nov 1, 2007

It is easier to use the 94-95 spindles if you are going with a common wheel, but if you are going custom you can get away with either.

SVT32VDOHC · Nov 1, 2007

8mm is about 5/16"....not 3/8". Take an 8mm socket out of your tool set and look at the gap....it isn't much at all. I am using them with my 81 notchback. Reason....I am using the 2001 rear end. That puts the wheels out 1-1/2" on each side outward. So I will take all I can get on the front. 8mm will be better than nothing. It won't hurt either way.

PUNISHER RACING · Nov 1, 2007

my bad 94 to 98 calipers the same (it all gets so confusing!!!!!!!!)

Shakerhood · Nov 2, 2007

SVT32VDOHC said:
8mm is about 5/16"....not 3/8". Take an 8mm socket out of your tool set and look at the gap....it isn't much at all. I am using them with my 81 notchback. Reason....I am using the 2001 rear end. That puts the wheels out 1-1/2" on each side outward. So I will take all I can get on the front. 8mm will be better than nothing. It won't hurt either way.

It is actually 13mm per side as the 94-95s Increase the Track Width by 5mm and then another 8mm with 96-04s, but since you are going with a 3" wider Rear Track you can use the extra up front.

SVT32VDOHC · Nov 2, 2007

Shakerhood said:
It is actually 13mm per side as the 94-95s Increase the Track Width by 5mm and then another 8mm with 96-04s, but since you are going with a 3" wider Rear Track you can use the extra up front.

Oh great. How come I haven't heard this before?? I think I will still be OK. I will get the left side on Saturday and I will mount the wheels and hang the fenders and see where they are at. If it looks bad I will switch to the 94-95's. I have both, so we will see what happens. Thanks.........

Shakerhood · Nov 3, 2007

SVT32VDOHC said:
Oh great. How come I haven't heard this before?? I think I will still be OK. I will get the left side on Saturday and I will mount the wheels and hang the fenders and see where they are at. If it looks bad I will switch to the 94-95's. I have both, so we will see what happens. Thanks.........

Thats my bad as my Post was probably not clear enough, the 96-04s will be 13mm Wider than "Stock" per side. The 94-95s are 5mm Wider Per Side and the 96-04s are 8mm Wider than the 94-95s.

Mustang5L5 · Nov 3, 2007

Shakerhood said:
About a Year ago someone on the Corral put up the Blueprints for the Spindles, 94-95s will increase your Stock Track Width by about 5mm per side, the 96-04s will add "another" 8mm per side. If you have Bumpsteer Issues you can stick with 94-95s and use 91-93 Tie Rod Ends or a Bumpsteer Kit, the 96-04s seem to handle Bumpsteer slightly better. My personal choice is to stick with 94-95s.

Corrent, the dimensions that they increase are not correct

BOTH will increase your track...94-95 about 5mm and 96+ about 13mm total over the fox spindle

the 96+ offers better geometry and bumpsteer prevention.

Performancewise 96+ > 94-95...but then there is the whole offset issue.

Aftermarket wheels usually negate this, but with Ford 8 and 9" wheels, 94-95 is preferred.

Why most people haven't heard this is because Mustang myths spread like wildfire.

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