4 lug rear end

Steve1966v8 · 11-03-2008, 10:06 PM

I am learning a lot fast since purchasing a 1986 GT with 5 speed. Why do some of these cars have 4 lug, and some have 5 lug. I thought 4 lug was only with 4 cylinder cars, but obviously not! What is the difference between the 5.0 LX and 5.0 GT? I guess this is where the differences really come in. Thanks for all input. Steve

goodyear1984 · 11-16-2008, 12:53 PM

there all 4 lug unless u convert it

USMC302 · 01-20-2009, 10:01 PM

They started the 5lug trend in 94. The difference in the LX and GT is mainly the ground effects, same motor, transmission, and drivetrain for that matter. The tailpipes are different because of the rear bumper as well. The GT's out weigh the LX's by an avg of 300-400lbs, and have fog lights. That's all I can really think of at the moment.

89LX boosted cobra · 03-15-2009, 11:46 PM

yeah, they didn't start the 5 lug until 94 models with disc brakes. up to 86 they had the 7.5 rearend, 87+ was the 8.8 that you want due to durability. there are many diff options on converting your car to 5 lug also. good luck

11-03-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
Steve1966v8 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3	4 lug rear end I am learning a lot fast since purchasing a 1986 GT with 5 speed. Why do some of these cars have 4 lug, and some have 5 lug. I thought 4 lug was only with 4 cylinder cars, but obviously not! What is the difference between the 5.0 LX and 5.0 GT? I guess this is where the differences really come in. Thanks for all input. Steve

11-16-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: 4 lug rear end there all 4 lug unless u convert it __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

01-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: 4 lug rear end They started the 5lug trend in 94. The difference in the LX and GT is mainly the ground effects, same motor, transmission, and drivetrain for that matter. The tailpipes are different because of the rear bumper as well. The GT's out weigh the LX's by an avg of 300-400lbs, and have fog lights. That's all I can really think of at the moment. __________________

03-15-2009, 11:46 PM	#4
89LX boosted cobra 89LX soon 13psi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ga Posts: 16	Re: 4 lug rear end yeah, they didn't start the 5 lug until 94 models with disc brakes. up to 86 they had the 7.5 rearend, 87+ was the 8.8 that you want due to durability. there are many diff options on converting your car to 5 lug also. good luck

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