how much did your five lug conversion cost

[custom90GT]

hey guys, i am considering converting to five lug this summer, but I am on a college boys budget. I am curious how much your five lug conversion (sn95 spindles/hubs w/ '99 GT/V6 twin pistons, and ranger axles for rear) cost you?
If possible a price list would help.
TIA guys

 

[gearheadboy]

Well, no one is cheaper than me. I bought a "good set" of ranger axles for about $60, then bought Moroso studs (long ones) $30 more, scored the drums for free!
I did the front differant than you, the sn95 seemed to be a pita, as you need spacers, all kinds of brake piping mods, and an adjustable proportioner. You also need spindles, rotors, calipers, etc....I was trying to get my car up and running asap, and I would say the sn95 stuff is worth the time and $, but I just needed cash other places worse. I lucked out and bought a set of SVO mustang front rotors for $50 on ebay, the guy even sent the bearings and they were all good but one. I am 5-lug! No mods needed, just rotors and go. I would highly suggest this method if you are on a budget.

 

[BlackFox5.0]

$100 SN95 spindles w/brakes
$95 SS Brakelines
$20 rear softlines
$229 Cobra calipers w/pads
$60 Cobra rotors (used)
$400 '98 Cobra rims
$390ish Tires for rims
$70ish for E-Brake Cables
$100ish for rear calipers
$30 for rear rotors
$62 SN95 balljoints
$40 MC
$5 brake lines
$40 Ranger Axles

I think thats it, I just finished the conversion on Friday

BTW, you can't use SVO/Mark VII Front rotors with many rims. Or most of the SN95 rims either.

 

[gearheadboy]

 

[custom90GT]

nice list BlackFox5.0, I dont think im going to have the $$$ for cobra stuff, or even rear disks (for right now anyway). Anyone else got a list for me?

gearheadboy, I would do the SVO rotor and such, but I plan on running 99 cobra rims.

 

[89roadster]

I'm currently in the process of doing the same - so far:
2001 GT spindles, calipers, rotors, pads, hoses $130 (all used - probably won't use rotor or pads)
1999 15" wheels w/ very bald tires $60
1995 5 Lug Axles $60
1995 Rear brackets $60

I can get a set of loaded rear rebuilt calipers for $120 - I think that's the route I'll go there and I want to get a new MC w/res just because I don't want to trust a used one.

I want to upgrade the wheels to Bullits at some point, but for economy's sake I can simply put my good 4-lug tires on the 5-lug tires until I win the lottery or the wife says I can spend the $$$

I'm also going to slowly buy the front brake pads, all rotors, prop valve, T-fittings, etc as money permits.

 

[lxsteed]

I've got a guy in my local mustang club thats giving me all the parts (SN95 Front / Ranger axles/drums out back) for $125

 

[xherdlr]

You must decide which wheels you want to use.... The easiest way is with Lincoln rotors and Ranger axles. But, you cant use many of the latemodel ford rims. Try this site, www.svo73mm.cjb.net it will tell you everything you need. You can source many of the parts from other vehicles: Ranger, Aerostar,and Lincolns. With the Ranger you can only use one side (cant remeber which). If you want to run Ford rims you must use the front spindles and associated hardware from an SN95. Only if you want rear disc brakes do you need a proportioning valve. I know I left alot out,but check out the web site and it will answer all your questions...


Kelly

 

[stang1989]

Actually, the "easiest" way (which is almost never the cheapest solution) is the Baer "M2300-K Killer" kit. But it's $2000.

 

[mr.nitrous]

Brothers Performance sells a kit that comes with 5 lug direct replacement front rotors (not lincoln rotors), 28 spline 5 lug axles and brake drums for around $450. This is the most cost effective 5 lug kit ive seen.

 

[GT Trooper]

Can you advise what year lincoln rotors and what year and side Ranger axles to get?
I tried the web site you listed but for some reason I was unable to bring up the site.

Thanks

You must decide which wheels you want to use.... The easiest way is with Lincoln rotors and Ranger axles. But, you cant use many of the latemodel ford rims. Try this site, www.svo73mm.cjb.net it will tell you everything you need. You can source many of the parts from other vehicles: Ranger, Aerostar,and Lincolns. With the Ranger you can only use one side (cant remeber which). If you want to run Ford rims you must use the front spindles and associated hardware from an SN95. Only if you want rear disc brakes do you need a proportioning valve. I know I left alot out,but check out the web site and it will answer all your questions...


Kelly

 

[BlackFox5.0]

'85-'91 Lincoln Continental or Lincoln Mark VII, or '84-'86 SVO. Front rotors (will not work with most Late model mustang rims)

You need 2 '83-'92 Ranger/Bronco II Left side (Drivers) axles from a 4cyl or 3.0L V-6 with the 7.5" rear end, or 2 '86-'97 Aerostar Passenger side axles. You can mix them up and combine axles from a Ranger, Bronco II, or Aerostar. If you want the drums too, then take them too. Or at least the backing plate that bolts to the axle, and has the wheel cylinder.

 

[custom90GT]

http://svo73mm.cjb.net is Matt's site. Has anyone done the 99 GT/V6 brakes on their car that can give me some sort of cost break down?
thanks guys for the great info so far

 

[GMstomper]

Or you can do like I did. Went to a junk yard on an "everything you can drag for $50" day. Now take into consideration I was there for quite a while doing this....ripped the entire rear end out of an 87 LSC (disc brakes!) and then yanked the spindles of a wrecked SN95. Only ither things I needed to buy was nnew brake pads all around. Went to my dad's shop and turned all the rotors myself. Easiest way to do it in my opinion...and all for under $100

 

[Black331Stang]

how much would ranger axles run?? wouldnt it be a better invetmetn to just get mosers or something while your in there?or would u have to change the posi unit and whatnot

 

[custom90GT]

Or you can do like I did. Went to a junk yard on an "everything you can drag for $50" day. Now take into consideration I was there for quite a while doing this....ripped the entire rear end out of an 87 LSC (disc brakes!) and then yanked the spindles of a wrecked SN95. Only ither things I needed to buy was nnew brake pads all around. Went to my dad's shop and turned all the rotors myself. Easiest way to do it in my opinion...and all for under $100

wow, thats a good deal. I would do that, but finding a wrecked SN95 by where i live is like finding a million bucks. I supose I'll have to drive up to denver or something...
why cant money be free?

 

[NKau]

Does anyone know what front rotor that Brothers Performance kit uses? Does it work with various mustang wheels, or does it have the same hub clearance issue as the lincoln/svo rotor?

 

[1993SSP]

I've got 2 axles for the rear that I will let ya have cheap, I ended up going with the rear disc, I'll sell em both for 30 bucks plus the shipping, let me know where ya live and i will give ya a shipping estimate.

I think I ended up with about a grand in my whole conversion including tires and wheels. I had alot of stuff donated to me by a friend who had a 95 model car he was parting out plus i did the whole conversion myself with some aid from my girlfriend.

 

[91BlckGT]

Oh god, I'm afraid to actually total this up. I'm about 3/4 of the way done doing mine. Here we go:

17x9 Cobra R rims ($799 for 3)
Nitto NT555 255/40ZR-17 Front $145 each
Nitto NT555R 275/40-17 Rear $171 each
Total Cost Wheels: $1431

Custom Moser 28-Spline Axles $189
2 Quarts Redline Synthetic $8.99 each
Baer Rear Touring Kit $828
Axle Bearings $30
Axle Seals $5
Total Cost Rear Brakes: $1069.98

New '93 Cobra M.C. $90
3:2 Adapter $25
Willwood Prop Valve $39
Metric Brake wrenches $9
Total cost hydraulic upgrade: $163.00

Brembo 13" Big Brake Kit w/ slotted rotors: $960
'95 Spindles :$70 /pair
New Hubs $60 each
New Hub bolts: $18
New caliper bolts: $20
New hub caps: $6
Steeda X2 Balljoints: $80
Steeda Adj. tie-rods: $120
Total front brakes: $1334

Total cost: $3997.98

Getting a bruise on your shoulder while braking from 70-0 in about 100 feet: Priceless

 

[Mustang5L5]

$550 for mine

Cobra 13" front disks
SVO 11.35" rear disks
'95 GT/V6 MC and booster and misc hardware

traded my pony rims for my cobra rims