5-lug conversion

[Slow 5.0]

Has anyone here done this yet? I will be attempting this soon and only going with some of the guides that are out there. Already have the SN95 spindles, front brakes, 87+ struts, Ranger axles ( going to retain the drums for a while) and Bullet rims with 245/45r17.

Once everything is complete, would a "How to guide" be nice for the fox body owners here to have?

[YsOffcr]

Are you changing out the master cylinder? I would like to know if you have any fitment issues with the rear drums. Late Model Resto says only certain wheels will fit with the 5 lug swap they sell. 95 cobra Rs and 94-97 Cobras are two they list, the Bullitts are not included. They don't say if the issue is the front rotors, which are similar to the Lincoln ones or if it is the 5 lug drum set up. A how to would be helpful also.

[Slow 5.0]

Are you changing out the master cylinder? I would like to know if you have any fitment issues with the rear drums. Late Model Resto says only certain wheels will fit with the 5 lug swap they sell. 95 cobra Rs and 94-97 Cobras are two they list, the Bullitts are not included. They don't say if the issue is the front rotors, which are similar to the Lincoln ones or if it is the 5 lug drum set up. A how to would be helpful also.


I'm going with the SN95 spindles for the front and retaining the drums in the back for a while. There is no need to convert the master cylinder and change the brake booster. Plus using the SN95 spindles will allow me to use the bullet rims.

The other 5 lug install you are talking about is using lincoln or ranger front rotors on the 87-93 spindles, which those won't fit the bullet rims due to a larger hub on the hat syle rotor.

Once I'm done I will post the pics on my site.