Can a 4 lug Mustang be converted to 5 lug?

Can a 4 lug Mustang be converted to 5 lug?

Limited 4 lug Mustang wheel choices led to the ever-popular 5 lug conversion. These Mustang kits change your front rotors & rear axles from 4 lug to 5 lug. Some conversion kits will even upgrade your Fox Body to 4 wheel disk brakes! Our SVE 5 lug conversion kits have you covered when you’re looking to do a Fox Body 5 lug conversion.

What was the size of the original Mustang lug wheel?

However, the unique size made tire options very limited. The original TRX wheel measured 390mm in diameter and 150mm wide. This measured out to 15.35″ by 5.9″ and explains the limited tire options. To this day, the only tire option is the Michelin TRX tire.

Can you use 5 lug rotors on a Mustang?

This popular Mustang Fox Body 5 lug conversion uses stock type 5 lug rotors that are a direct fit to the stock 1987-1993 5.0L front spindles and are compatible with the stock caliper and pads. The rear uses stock length 5 lug axles with stock type 5 lug drums that are compatible with your stock drum brake setup.

What causes rear lug conversion to wear down?

Over time you rear brakes or any component of your fox body’s lug conversion begin to wear down from daily use or even track conditions. With that comes maintenance and the replacement of worn parts. Late Model Restoration has a vast amount of parts and accessories to help fix your Fox.

Can a 5.0 liter Mustang be converted to 5 lug?

1987 to 1993 Fox body 5.0 liter Mustangs can be easily upgraded to 5-lugs by simply installing 5-lug axles and drums from a Ranger or Bronco II in the rear and 5-lug brake rotors from a late 80’s Lincoln Mark VII in the front. This conversion will work for most types of wheels.

How does a fox body Mustang 5 lug conversion work?

Place a floor jack under the lower control arm and raise the jack just under the control arm so it just starts to compress the spring. Loosen the two bolts that secure the strut to the spindle. On the tie rod end, remove the cotter pin and crown nut and separate the tie rod end from the spindle.

Can you convert 4 lug wheels to 5 lug?

This article will detail the conversion of my 1990 Mustang GT from 4-lug to 5-lug for the purpose of mounting 17×8 wheels from a 1999 Cobra (this also applies to 1998 Cobra wheels and the 17″ ‘Split 5-Spoke’ style wheel). This conversion was done with cost kept to a minimum.

How to install a SN95 lug on a Mustang 5?

Once complete, replace the brake drums and add the required amount of the specified gear oil. Begin the installation of the SN95 spindles by placing the spindle/hub assembly on the ball joint on the lower control arm. Before screwing on the crown nut to secure the spindle you will need a spacer on the ball joint between the spindle and crown nut.