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I need to get Some Wheel Spacers for my car in 4lug, and all the ones i find say "wheel spacers 4 lug 4x98-120mm;x3.75-4.5 5/16". What size do i need for the Stock 1986 Mustang 4lug?

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Why do you need spacers?
Spacers in general are pretty dangerous because you put a lot of additional strain on your wheel lugs, but here's a link:

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...product_info&cPath=48_134_231&products_id=573
 

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We've had quite a few guys snap off wheels when using spacers
 
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I need spacers because my Tires rub, and I dont have a job right now So i cant afford new tires, the current tires have 80-90% Tread Left. And my dad suggested spacers
 

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where do you have rub??
 
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When i Turn the tires Right Or Left, when i take a right hand turn, when i turn the steering wheel enough for me to stay on my side of the road, The front Tires rub
 
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Where are the tires rubbing on the body of the car? On the inside of the fender? If you get spacers and they are rubbing on the inside of the fender they are just going to rub even worse. Spacers just move the tires out farther.

However, the link that aaron11272 gave should be fine for you. You can also get the exact same ones here:
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=758

Also, just so you know I have discused the issue of whether wheel spacers are good or bad with the tech guys at MM and they assured me that the spacers for 79-93's will be fine (as well as any other properly sized spacer). I was told that they have been using wheel spacers on their cars for many years with no problems. I do not doubt that people have had problems while using spacers, however, the problem may have been due to something other than the wheel spacer or the instalation of the spacer. Either way, use at your own risk.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
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We've had quite a few guys snap off wheels when using spacers
Click to expand...

NOOO...what are you talking about *coughJOEcough*...that never happened




lol
 

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If you put spacers on the front wheels, it will just make it rub worse. The spacers push the wheels out and make a bigger arc of travel, so the wheel goes into the fender even more.

WHat size wheel and tire you running? Are you lowered?
 
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If you don't car so much about your turn radius you could try some steering rack limiters. Ford Part# N804842-S
Installation: http://www.mustangmotorsport.com/steeringlimiters.html

I have two on each side in my car. Parking sucks, but hey, no rub. Also, once you get new tires, you can take them out and return to your original radius. Easy, cheap, reversible. Good luck!
 
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No I Am Not Lowered

I have the 15" 10hole 4lug Mustang Rims with 235/60/15 I THINK, its too late to go and look now (10:30PM) but tomorrow ill check to makesure
 
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