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Cobra Caliper and 5-Lug Fox Axles

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TenorPlayinGuy

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I had done my rear 5-lug swap when I upgraded my rear with 3:73's and Eaton diff. Using replacement 31-spline stock width axles and north race cars brackets for using the cobra caliper and rotor. I notice that the center hub is smaller and the rotor doesn't really sit solidly in place when I go to bolton the wheels. Is there any sort of hub specific axle I can get? or any special machined ring I can use for this? I just hate to imaging my vibration at 65mph is from this.

( i know the vibe can also be from the driveshaft, clutch, flywheel... I'm working on it)

Thanks in advance fellas.

This is on my 87'
 

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I'm in the middle of gathering all the parts for my cobra brake swap and I'm actually "stuck" on this issue as well. North Race Cars sells a stock style fox axle with a SN95 Style hub to address this issue. I have an Auburn 31 spline Differential, which I don't want to swap out, but is not compatible with the aforementioned North Race Fox Axles. The only solution I'm aware of (and I'm by no means a brake swap expert) is to run the appropriate spline configuration SN95 length axles with the correct hub. (I hope that response makes sense, in my head it does... LOL ) Nevertheless, I'm interested to see what others have to say.
 

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diskbrakesrus.com sells a machnined spacer.

IIRC it's 2.75" OD, 2.5" ID and 1/4" thick.
 

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That link sends me to a page that seems the host is no longer available, or perhaps its the wrong page.

Yep! It's discbrakesrus

Thanks! I'll have to find it!




MAN! You're a LIFESAVER!!! I didn't want to have to replace my 31spline axles.

This will be perfect as I'm just about to get a new set of the PowerSlot rotors with that anti-rust finish. And these are only about $40 shipped! Phew!
 
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