4 to 5 lug...the easy way?

[criticman]

I am always a skeptic of the easy way.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RARE...041685794QQcategoryZ43957QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is that legit/would it work? Any known company offer it?

 

[RacEoHolic330]

meh, I wouldn't do it that way. One of the main benefits of the 5-lug conversion is upgrading the crappy fox brakes. Most people who do a 5-lug conversion buy 17"+ wheels. And wheels that heavy with the tiny stock rotors wouldn't be the greatest idea ever.

 

[bynummustang]

Well said Scott

 

[Tonys96Cobra]

Yeah, dont do it that way, even a cheapo SVO front with 73mm calipers and rear drums would be way better than an adapter.

 

[marine_2003]

http://classifieds.stangnet.com/showproduct.php?product=30100&sort=1&cat=4&page=1

 

[Mavrick]

Those spacers arn't even hubcentric. I wouldn't touch them.

 

[criticman]

Thanks for the input. I figured

And the wheels I am looking at are 17x9 weighing 21 lbs. My stock 16" Pony's weigh 21.5 lbs.

BTW: marine_2003...I am specifically NOT going to buy from you since you are trying to hock your parts to me in a discussion thread. When I want to buy something, I check out the classifieds myself. At least provide useful input/feedback in the future before tossing in a reference to what you have for sale. Blatant = bad.

 

[onefstsnake]

50resto sells a kit for $400

You are limited to what wheels you can use though.

Anyone know if I can use Weld 5 stars with the 50Resto 5 lug conversion??

 

[criticman]

Why are you limited? The spacing?

 

[criticman]

And as for buying a kit...Based on the numerous write-ups on the DIY junk yard conversions, I would just do it that way and save money compared to the $400 kit from 50Resto.

 

[onefstsnake]

Why are you limited? The spacing?

The grease cap is too big or something.
Using stock spindles hold you back.

 

[criticman]

Yeah, I looked into them and saw that - same goes for most junk yard methods. I guess I will look into getting some Strange axles or maybe their complete 9" rear end.