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Rdub6 · Jan 23, 2026

91AOD5.0LX said:
I feel like those “10 minute swaps” always turn into a disaster but the jobs that I anticipate being a total abortion end up going fine and dandy. Well, not always but you know what I’m saying… Anyway, your post struck home! I get it! lol

Yeah, they all even out I guess!

My wife says that with the finances. Always even Steven…… get a little extra…. Something breaks! lol

Rdub6 · Mar 28, 2026

Well, since the Mustang is still sitting in the garage (will be out and about soon) I’ll give you n update on the new f150, which so far, I could not love any more. Super happy with it.
Went through the winter with nothing on the bed, so now that the weather has broken, I installed the Bedrug, Ford swing box, and Worksport flip up tonneau cover! I give the Bedrug and tonneau five stars!! The jury is still out on how I feel about the swing box. Good in theory, but it kind of covers the left tie down, and it doesn’t hold a whole lot. It does have a nice look to it for the bed, which for me is treated more like a giant trunk.
My ‘02 had a Bedrug since new, and still looked new 23 years later when I sold it. And that had loads of dirt/mulch/ and many other things in it. As if you couldn’t tell, I’m a big proponent of this bedliner!

Rdub6 · Apr 11, 2026

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Hey guys, anybody see any reason this (or something similar) wouldn’t be a good spare for my 5-lug conversion on the Mustang?
I’m determined to use it more this summer, but would feel better having a spare with me.

AeroCoupe · Apr 11, 2026

Appears to be what I have. I can take a picture of the spare in the Coupe if that will help. Will be tomorrow.

Rdub6 · Apr 11, 2026

AeroCoupe said:
Appears to be what I have. I can take a picture of the spare in the Coupe if that will help. Will be tomorrow.

I threw an offer out on that one, so I’ll see if they bite. But if you could get a pic to verify this will work, that would be great!

Never really worried about it, but lately it’s in the back of my mind. Hate to have to call for a tow if I don’t have to.

AeroCoupe · Apr 11, 2026

Do you have the SN95 V6/GT brakes or the Cobra?

Mustang5L5 · Apr 12, 2026

It fits in the well. I had the 17” cobra spare in my fox for a while before I went to an 18” spare for caliper clearance.

I have the 15” spare out of my ‘00 in my basement I couldn’t get $25 for on marketplace for a long time. I ended up putting a Cobra 17” spare in that car because I upgraded the brakes

They both fit fine and allowed the carpet to sit flat

Rdub6 · Apr 12, 2026

AeroCoupe said:
Do you have the SN95 V6/GT brakes or the Cobra?

The V6/GT brakes.

AeroCoupe · Apr 12, 2026

So you can use the 15" spare which is a T125/90R15. However if you ever want to move up to the 13" Cobra brakes the Cobras used a T155/70R17 which has a diameter of 25.5" and can be used with the V6/GT brakes as well.

I have the spare that is for the Cobra brakes as it matches the diameter of the 275/40R17 back tires. Which worst case scenario with the limited slip I want the spare to match the opposite rear tire. Glad I offered to check mine as it was about 15 psi so I aired it up. Have not checked that damn thing in years. At least there is a lug wrench and the jack was still securely bolted down albeit the plastic wing part of the wing nut was no longer attached to the nut. Ordered an all metal one so that is solved as well.

Rdub6 · Apr 17, 2026

eBay spare tire seems to fit well! Maybe I can venture a little further from home now!

nicholase · Apr 17, 2026

^ I have to do this

Rdub6 · Apr 17, 2026

nicholase said:
^ I have to do this

Plenty of options on eBay! I finally had to pull the trigger.

gkomo · Apr 17, 2026

How much was the spare from eBay? I’m wondering if it would almost be cheaper (for me personally) to find a used NewEdge GT wheel on FB marketplace and just have a matching spare.

nickyb · Apr 19, 2026

I have done the cobra brakes about six or seven years ago and being the frugal fuch I am I put a 16 inch full-size spare from a Taurus I had in the garage.
It will fit on the rear and if I have a front flat I swap the rear then swap that one to the front.
Since all these years and miles, it is still in the hatch well untouched.

Rdub6 · Apr 24, 2026

gkomo said:
How much was the spare from eBay? I’m wondering if it would almost be cheaper (for me personally) to find a used NewEdge GT wheel on FB marketplace and just have a matching spare.

I think it was like $119 after taxes.
I lowballed an offer, he came back with something a little lower than the original, so I took it.
I’m happy I have a spare….. he made some money I’m sure. Win/win.

Rdub6 · Apr 24, 2026

So ive had this knock in the rear of the car for quite some time. I thought it was the exhaust…..then I thought it was the hatch…….. then I just didn’t know.
Finally got the car out on the driveway, opened the hatch, and started listening around. I actually felt the knock in the floor of the hatch next to the spare tire. Narrowed it down to exhaust again, hitting the wheel well where it goes over the rear end. Tweaked it, tightened it, and I think I got it. Man that was driving me nuts for a while. Hopefully I got it right enough where it’s done for a while.

gkomo · Apr 24, 2026

I wasn’t trying to say you got jipped or anything. Maybe more so that new edge GT wheels (like I have) can be had for Pennie’s on the dollar these days.

Rdub6 · Apr 24, 2026

gkomo said:
I wasn’t trying to say you got jipped or anything. Maybe more so that new edge GT wheels (like I have) can be had for Pennie’s on the dollar these days.

No worries. I maybe could have found something cheaper, but sometimes I just get something in my head, and when I see what I need I buy it. If I think about it too long, then I don’t do it. lol

Rdub6 · May 1, 2026

My next “I want this” is the halo headrests. Can’t stand the look of these little headrests, but the halos are so damn expensive.

gkomo · May 1, 2026

Where do you even find halos? eBay?

Progress Thread Progress Thread kinda stalled- looking to get it back going again!

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

I lubed and pushed, until it was all the way in

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

I gotta say i never painted my nuts, Never Ever

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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