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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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I have an 88 GT and would like to buy rims, im just wondering how hard it is to convert 4 lug to 5 lug? BTW these are the rims that I want, how do u think that they will look on a black 88 GT
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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In order to get those wheels to work you will have to change over the front suspension to the 94-04 style brakes...spindle assy and you will have to change your tie rod ends to the newer style as well.

The old way was a simple rotor change on the front but those wheels will not fit the old rotor style.

For the rear you can either get the FRPP 5 lug drum kit or change over to disc brakes.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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Thanks, but sounds like a little to much work for me, maybe i'll find 4 lug rims that i like
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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have never seen 4 lug rims like that only 5 lug. and if you are mechanically inclined it wont be too much of a problem. the hardest part will be changing the rear axles
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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Originally posted by svopaul@December 29, 2005, 6:33 PM
and you will have to change your tie rod ends to the newer style as well.


Actually you can use existing tie rod ends with machined spacers. Some have used washers instead. Otherwise right on...
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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ARB axles and drums can be used instead on ordering the Ford Racing kit, right? I do have a question however : Why can't rear disc brakes from a lincoln be bolted to the 8.8 rearend in a Mustang?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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u can just buy a 5 lug conversion kit from summitracing for like 400 bucks...basicly its just the front rotors with 5 lug pattern and the replacement axles and drums...
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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I just saw the Brackets that let you use Cobra/Bullitt brakes on a fox-rear - cool
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