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rpk

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can someone tell me if 87-93 2.3 & 5.0 spindles are the same. Can i use 5.0 rotors,calipers and pads on 2.3 spindles?
 

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Moved to 2.3 Tech.
 

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No and no.
 

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The 87-93 2.3L used 10" front brakes, the 87-93 5.0L used 11" front brakes.

You can put 11" front brake spindles, rotors, and calipers on the 2.3L A-arms but you have to use a hardened washers where the 2.3L strut mounts to the 5.0L spindles.
 
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