[thecryptkeeper]

Im already pretty set on doing this no matter what anyone says, but figure it would behoove me to ask everyone's opinion. Should I covert from my stock 4 lug pattern to a 5 lug pattern?.......feel free to brain bash on this one everyone.

[Squints]

doing so will open you up to a butt load of wheel options not available in 4 lug. and, there's the added strength thing. you can do it for next to nothing. i'm not gonna do it, cause i'm too lazy and i can find the rims i want in 4 lug. but i say do it.

[dr.gonzo]

do that with the rear disk brakes sahweet

[thecryptkeeper]

yeah I was thinking long the same lines of doing it for more tire options and for the added strength it adds to the tire to rotor. Thanks for ya'lls opinions..

[superman5.0]

there is no question, i think everyone should go to 5 lug.

[78mach1]

if ya do, get the five spoke svt wheels from a late cobra.....

they make me cream my pants

[thecryptkeeper]

LOL well I was gonna go with some satin finished Cragars...But who knows I might go with what ya suggest....have to see if I can find some five spoke SVT wheels from a late Cobra....otherwise if I cant then I will have to stick with my Cragars....

[Darrell]

Originally Posted by thecryptkeeper Im already pretty set on doing this no matter what anyone says, but figure it would behoove me to ask everyone's opinion. Should I covert from my stock 4 lug pattern to a 5 lug pattern?.......feel free to brain bash on this one everyone.

Why do you want to? Most aftermarket wheels these days are available in most common 4 or 5 lug patterns so don't do it for wheel options unless you found a specific wheel that you want that the company doesn't make in a 4 lug version. Other than that I can't think of any reason to convert to 5 lug.

[thecryptkeeper]

Well one reason is I been drag racing since I was 6, my dad used to be the Head Manager at Gateway International Raceway. I have always just disliked 4 lug patterns....all in all its just personal preference if you want to ask....

[90 lx notch]

u cant get bullitt rims or cragars in 4 lug

[thecryptkeeper]

one of the reasons I want to go to 5 Lug, I can get cragars in 4 lug if I want to get them custom made, but why do that when I can simply go to a 5 lug pattern...

[ujslost]

Only reason I went to 5 lug was for wheels. The greg weld dragstars I wanted were only available in 5 lug. Otherwise I had not planned on going 5 lug. Thats the reason I went the cheapest route available (ranger parts). I dont know if 5 lug is stronger or not but I have seen plenty of 4 lug stock axles outlast some 5 lug stock axles.

[notchabovechevy]

Originally Posted by superman5.0 there is no question, i think everyone should go to 5 lug.

why I've seen a local car go consistant 9.1's in the 1/4 with 33 spline 4 lugers.... they have bigger studs in them and lugnuts w/out the shoulders....... not saying don't do the swap but 4 luggers are pretty stout

[78mach1]

i was thinking of doin a five lug, and then really wanted to do it when i saw this car

17x10.5's on the rear of a fox

but i will probably just go with some drag lights

[thecryptkeeper]

LOL 78Mach1 yeah I'm gonna do it regardless of what anyone says. its personal preference, and yeah once I get the car where I want it it will have drag lights....

[blue90lx]

If you do 5 lug convert go ahead and do it right man, get a set of moser axels they are stronger and will last. Other than that good luck.

[thecryptkeeper]

Um yeah I was switchin out axles and all, kinda need to if im making this bad boy into a drag car. Sides its got the original axles, why not update em....

[superman5.0]

Originally Posted by notchabovechevy why I've seen a local car go consistant 9.1's in the 1/4 with 33 spline 4 lugers.... they have bigger studs in them and lugnuts w/out the shoulders....... not saying don't do the swap but 4 luggers are pretty stout

then you can have hot wheels, i think that hottest wheels are 03 cobras, regular and anniversary, both are not availible in 4 lug that i know of.

[nrb1]

Whats the best way to do this? I'm wanting to do this also do you just change the front rotor and rear axle and drum? I have a 89. Any recommended kits out there?

[thecryptkeeper]

your on it, thats the way to go bout it. as far as kits havent looked into em just yet myself...Im currently in Iraq and dont plan to do the conversion till im home for good, so not till bout feb 09....but get on latemodelrestorationsupply, try summit, and jegs to start with...