Fox Planning on 5 lug swap -which axle ?

[darryl paarman]

I am planning on swapping to 5 lug after my Engine rebuild is complete.
I can get my hands on a set of wheels at a really great price - but here are the specs for the wheels .

17x9- offset +30, backspacing 6.18- 73.10 hub.
OR
18x9 -offset +25, backspacing 5.98, 73.10 hub.

Using a pair of 94-95 front spindle assemblies.

If I was to use either of these wheel sets- am I correct that i would need a complete rear axle out of a 94-98 mustang ?

 

[darryl paarman]

Or do i keep my axle and swap all the brake parts off of a 94 up SN95 and use wheel spacers in the event I decide to change wheels in the future?

 

[Habu135]

Take a look at my progress thread "12th Owner". I go into this very heavily and review the experience. Well worth the read.

 

[darryl paarman]

I will. Thanks .
I've been reading all day.

 

[TOOLOW91]

Fox length axles with 94-04 flange if you plan on doing rear disc as well .

 

[darryl paarman]

Fox length axles with 94-04 flange if you plan on doing rear disc as well .

I do plan on disc brakes. I have read extensively on this here and even read your comments on this subject. Thanks for such a clear and detailed list.

 

[TOOLOW91]

I do plan on disc brakes. I have read extensively on this here and even read your comments on this subject. Thanks for such a clear and detailed list.

No problem !!

 

[revhead347]

You can run a 94-98 axle and add backspacing to the wheels. Last time I checked, MPS was selling an axle for $550.

Kurt

 

[Mustang5L5]

You can just stick the 94-98 axle shafts, and brake hardware from any 94-04 Mustang on your current rear. All 86-98 housings are the same, so no need to buy an entire axle if yours is fine and you've invested time/money into new ring gear and rebuild t-lok and such.

The 94-98 axles come out about 0.75" wider each side than stock fox offset. You generally want a BS of around 6.25-6.5" to get a 9" wheel to sit right with those axles.

Or, buy the relocation brackets, and 5-lug fox axles with SN95 flanges from LMR and have a stock fox track out back. Then you have way more options.

Usually I suggest running the sn95 94-98 axles if guys are committed to running SN95 17x8 wheels all around (of aftermarket wheels with the correct deeper offset). They fit perfectly out back. Anything else....fox length is the way to go.

 

[2000xp8]

Me personally I never see the point in anything other than fox length axles.
You can always add spacers if necessary.
But you can't do the reverse with newer axles.

 

[Habu135]

I have Fox length axles with 94-04 flanges and LMR 17X9 Pony wheels. I added a single 5/16" spacer to bring out the rear width.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I might just not a fan of spacers. I know guys run them without issue but I prefer to avoid.

17x8 sn95 wheels on fox axles without spacers looks odd