88 GT 5 Lug conversion - Rear end swap???

30overchad · January 31st, 2012, 11:11 PM

I have been planing on converting my drum to disc brakes. I pulled the complete rear end from a 96. Can I just bolt the rear end from the 96 in or do i have to swap the internals like i had thought originally?

I am also putting Lincoln Mark 7 spindles, callipers and rotors up front; just FYI.

ALEXLOPEZ62188 · January 31st, 2012, 11:34 PM

Yea just bolt it up.
What wheels you going with?

wizwrath · February 1st, 2012, 04:40 AM

as long as you know that the SN rear ends are wider, right?

30overchad · February 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I know the rear end is wider, I think it's 1.5 inches on each side of the axle if I remember correctly. I was planing on not rolling the lip and getting a set of rims with the proper offset, Cobra's or not.

I also got he brake booster with the master cylinder and proportioning valve. Do I need to add an adjustable valve to the setup or is this a "as needed" item?

30overchad · February 1st, 2012, 06:14 PM

What rims do you recommend? I'm open to suggestions.

ryanw · February 1st, 2012, 06:27 PM

79-93 Mustang 4 to 5 Lug Conversion(SN95 disc brake conversion)

30overchad · February 1st, 2012, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by ryanw

79-93 Mustang 4 to 5 Lug Conversion(SN95 disc brake conversion)

Sweet article ryanw, it's all there.

Thanks a million.

ALEXLOPEZ62188 · February 1st, 2012, 07:15 PM

You can use s197 offset wheels with out any modifications after you install your sn95 rear axle.
I'd run anniversary wheels

Troy5.0 · February 3rd, 2012, 06:15 PM

for the front i used just the rotorrs from a lincoln, unless you want the calipers and spindles.

January 31st, 2012, 11:11 PM	#1
30overchad Newbie 1988 Mustang GT 5.0+ Dont matter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	88 GT 5 Lug conversion - Rear end swap??? I have been planing on converting my drum to disc brakes. I pulled the complete rear end from a 96. Can I just bolt the rear end from the 96 in or do i have to swap the internals like i had thought originally? I am also putting Lincoln Mark 7 spindles, callipers and rotors up front; just FYI.

January 31st, 2012, 11:34 PM	#2
ALEXLOPEZ62188 Mustang Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea just bolt it up. What wheels you going with? __________________ 89 Mustang LX: 347 AFR Comp Cam TFS Track Heat 359rwhp 395rwtq

February 1st, 2012, 06:27 PM	#6
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	79-93 Mustang 4 to 5 Lug Conversion(SN95 disc brake conversion) __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 1st, 2012, 07:15 PM	#8
ALEXLOPEZ62188 Mustang Fanatic 1989 Mustang LX Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can use s197 offset wheels with out any modifications after you install your sn95 rear axle. I'd run anniversary wheels __________________ 89 Mustang LX: 347 AFR Comp Cam TFS Track Heat 359rwhp 395rwtq

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February 1st, 2012, 04:40 AM	#3
wizwrath Regular Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 reviews	as long as you know that the SN rear ends are wider, right?

February 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM	#4
30overchad Newbie 1988 Mustang GT 5.0+ Dont matter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies. I know the rear end is wider, I think it's 1.5 inches on each side of the axle if I remember correctly. I was planing on not rolling the lip and getting a set of rims with the proper offset, Cobra's or not. I also got he brake booster with the master cylinder and proportioning valve. Do I need to add an adjustable valve to the setup or is this a "as needed" item?

February 1st, 2012, 06:14 PM	#5
30overchad Newbie 1988 Mustang GT 5.0+ Dont matter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	What rims do you recommend? I'm open to suggestions.

February 3rd, 2012, 06:15 PM	#9
Troy5.0 Newbie 1988 mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aylmer Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	for the front i used just the rotorrs from a lincoln, unless you want the calipers and spindles.

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