[Skankin]

If you use 245/45/17 tires with 94/95 spindles, it should be alright (these come in the conversion kit). The 96+ spindles move the wheel 1/4" outwards, which can cause interference up front.

The FMS kit doesn't come with adjustable tie rod ends, which are really required (the 94/95 spindle steering arm curves up)... it's not as much of an issue with the straight steering arm on the 96+ (it had to be redesigned cause the rack was mounted lower for the 4.6L).

The FMS kit is often on backorder, and it's being discontinued... which really only makes sense. You can get the parts from the wreckers & parts suppliers for much less $$$.

I'm gonna piece it together. Spindles are about $100, probably get the baer bump steer kit (doesn't require drilling out the spindle).

I'll skip the brake booster & go for the better feel, and get an 86SVO/Lincoln master cylinder (it's bigger than the SN95), get the FMS proportioning valve blockoff, but get the adj valve (goes on firewall) from summit for $40, could get the 3-2 brake line adaptor from MM for $45, but I'll probably just flare some lines myself, MM steel lines for $110, parking brake cable from fms, SN95 axles aren't much, and then I'll just go for new SN95 replacement rotors & calipers from a local parts supplier.

I don't think the big brakes are at all necessary for street use. If they never get heated up, they may not even work as well... so they're just added unsprung weight. You can get the big fronts for under $600 though.

The SN95 calipers do provide 20% more braking area, and the rear disks will certainly be more consistant (and much easier to service).



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