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couple questions about 5 lug, quarter window trim, ect...

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  • Start date Start date May 28, 2009

fivespeedsteed

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ive got most of the stuff i need to do my 5 lug, what im not sure of however, is if i need stainless brake lines in the front for the swap? im going to get the brake line adapter ( Message ) because i have 95 calipers going on.

what mm is the piston in the stock 87-93 calipers? i know the 94-95 pistons are 66mm.

am i going to need a master cylinder or brake booster? i was going to get 99-04 v6/gt pbr calipers but decided against it for now because i dont want to do the MC yet. plus my 95 calipers were only 22 dollars. im staying drum in the rear.

when i look up ranger rear drums there is a 9 and a 10 inch drum , im guessing i need the 9 right judging from the 5 lug site. my junkyard is cheap, i can get axles, and the drums for about 50.

anything else you recommend?

im doing the trim paint too, around the windows, should i sand down the quarter windows and paint that too while im at it?

thanks guys.
 

Shaolin Crane

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im not totally sure you will NEED a new booster and MC, but its definatly something you want, plus why wouldnt you change the brakes while your pulling the rear end apart it will save you a bunch of work in the long run so why not
 

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I did the conversion and used the stock M/C and B/B. I will be doing that conversion soon though. I did 4 wheel discs though. I dont think you will need to switch with drums. Drums are 9 inch. There is a recent post on the quarter windows. I would fix them, dont buy the cheap covers for them, I did and was not happy. Going to paint the trim when I get a chance.
 
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