4 to 5 lug HELP

Beavis · 06-13-2002, 01:44 AM

I know theres two ways... adding an adapter to make it 5lug, or doing a disc brake conversion.

My question is, which way is best?
... what will i need for a conversion, and where can i find the converters?

I'm trying to put on the SVT Chrome cobra R wheels on my car soon, but can't find 4lug, only 5 lug....or do they sell the red R center cap seperatly?

blue00gt · 06-13-2002, 04:26 PM

If you have the cash the 5 lug 4-wheel disc conversion is definitely the way to go. I didn't have much money when I converted my '79 Pace Car, so I just put on 87-93 Stang front brakes with aftermarket 5 lug rotors. Out back my friend drilled out my axles for 5 lug and put in new studs for me, but this is pretty tricky to do. You can also buy Ranger axles that will fit and are 5 lug. Sorry I can't remember the specifics on what year Ranger, but I know you need to buy two same-side axles (can't remember which side, of course). Basically, for bare minimum you could just buy new front rotors and new rear axles. I think it was in a previous discussion on the board, so do a search on old posts.

tireburner163 · 06-17-2002, 10:52 AM

Don't you adaptors!!!!!!!

You can convert to 5-lug buy useing Mark 5 front rotors and drivers side(I think) ranger axles.

Talk to Unit 5302, he did the conversion on his 87 GT

06-13-2002, 01:44 AM	#1
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	4 to 5 lug HELP I know theres two ways... adding an adapter to make it 5lug, or doing a disc brake conversion. My question is, which way is best? ... what will i need for a conversion, and where can i find the converters? I'm trying to put on the SVT Chrome cobra R wheels on my car soon, but can't find 4lug, only 5 lug....or do they sell the red R center cap seperatly? __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

06-13-2002, 04:26 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	If you have the cash the 5 lug 4-wheel disc conversion is definitely the way to go. I didn't have much money when I converted my '79 Pace Car, so I just put on 87-93 Stang front brakes with aftermarket 5 lug rotors. Out back my friend drilled out my axles for 5 lug and put in new studs for me, but this is pretty tricky to do. You can also buy Ranger axles that will fit and are 5 lug. Sorry I can't remember the specifics on what year Ranger, but I know you need to buy two same-side axles (can't remember which side, of course). Basically, for bare minimum you could just buy new front rotors and new rear axles. I think it was in a previous discussion on the board, so do a search on old posts. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

06-17-2002, 10:52 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Don't you adaptors!!!!!!! You can convert to 5-lug buy useing Mark 5 front rotors and drivers side(I think) ranger axles. Talk to Unit 5302, he did the conversion on his 87 GT __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide