[Olita 1]

Opinions on suspention up grades for the 5.0! How easy is it to upgrade to a 5 lug?

[ryans88gt]

Pretty easy. You replace the axles with 5-lug axles and drums. You replace the front brakes with 5-lug brakes. The most expensive and hardest part of the swap is picking our new wheels.

[Olita 1]

I want rear disc! was looking at bear brakes? Yea or na

[HMUSN]

that's a damn good brand of brakes.

expensive though

[Olita 1]

can't find wildwood kits for the car! any knowledge there

[ryans88gt]

93 cobra R discs and calipers are the easiest to retro fit, since they are made for fox bodies and were 5-lug

[Olita 1]

Yea I figured that would be the best way to go! Not a bad price on the whole kit through 5.0resto.com! check it out!

[ryans88gt]

I think most of the stuff on 50 resto is overpriced when it comes to upgrades.

You can get a 5-lug kit with slotted rotors and upgraded axles for about $350

[White Thunder]

Originally Posted by ryans88gt I think most of the stuff on 50 resto is overpriced when it comes to upgrades. You can get a 5-lug kit with slotted rotors and upgraded axles for about $350

that sounds like a really good deal

is it just me or does this guys seem really happy

[airforcesvt1]

swap is simple.. i swapped my 91 gt 5-6 years ago, and it took me ohh an hour and a half after i got the wheels off and car on jack stands.. and i was a virgin to mustangs at the time! and major car work!

in the words of Rob Schnieder U CAN DOOO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goblin]

Originally Posted by Olita 1 can't find wildwood kits for the car! any knowledge there

I know ive seen Wilwood brakes for mustangs, i just cant remember where! Another option that i would suggest, is SSBC. They offer a 5-lug conversion for the entire car, AND a rear disc conversion.. in the same kit. And its not priced way out of reach. Its really a good deal, atleast... thats what i think, and im happy with mine.

[Stangzilla]

Originally Posted by Goblin I know ive seen Wilwood brakes for mustangs, i just cant remember where! Another option that i would suggest, is SSBC. They offer a 5-lug conversion for the entire car, AND a rear disc conversion.. in the same kit. And its not priced way out of reach. Its really a good deal, atleast... thats what i think, and im happy with mine.

Can you run a 15 inch rim on the back for the slicks with rear discs? looks like to me the caliper would be in the way?...

[Goblin]

Originally Posted by Stangzilla Can you run a 15 inch rim on the back for the slicks with rear discs? looks like to me the caliper would be in the way?...

Sure, if you run an 11.65" rotor.

[Stangzilla]

Originally Posted by Goblin Sure, if you run an 11.65" rotor.

ok nice that was the only thing that was stopping me fron doin it sometime in the future.. thanx man...

[Goblin]

Originally Posted by Stangzilla ok nice that was the only thing that was stopping me fron doin it sometime in the future.. thanx man...

Hey no problem mang. I wouldnt even consider rear disc if i couldnt fit a 15in wheel in the back. Works perfect with a 11.65" rotor.

[sneezingfox]

I recommend using factory replacement parts, ie using brakes from thunderbirds and lincolns then going from there...

[chaosstangman]

im thinking about doing the same conversion but say if i wanna go with 5 lug drums cause of budget but im sure if thats such a good idea cause im working on getting a 408 stroker in the car.....also i wanna run deep dish fr500 the 17s any suggestions

[baine21225]

good luck

[sneezingfox]

There would be no problems to run 5-lug drum and 17x10.5" out back... Just make sure you remove the quad shock if it's not out already. Also, to remove the quad shock, it it highly recommended that you upgrade your upper and lower control arms...

[chaosstangman]

so say i did all that and removed the quad and upgraded suspension which will have to be done anyway will the ride on the street suffer way more than its worth?