5 lug from lrs

[StangCrazy302Gt]

has any one here used the 5lug conversion kit from latemodel resto?

seems to be a great price for some one on a budget.
only think that really bothers me is i see alot of 5 lug swaps and the rims seem to stick out 1/2 inch or so on each side of the car. has anyone had this problem or any issues with this kit??

 

[fivespeedsteed]

the kit that LRS sells is mark 7 spindles, so they are fox length i believe. you cant fit but some cobra wheels and stock gt wheels except bullits. the LRS kit is the same width and stuff as what is on the car now, and keeps the rear drums, ect. when you see 5 lug swaps where the wheels are out more, that is sn95 length stuff, there sn95 spindles.

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

ok that makes sence, im on a budget and untill i can afford a four disk setup i guess this kit will do

is there anyone with the kit on there car have any bad experiences?

 

[LiquidGT]

You can just go to the parts store and pick up a set of Mark VII rotors and the drums are from an 80's Ranger. Then you'll need two rear axles both from the LH side of an 80's Ranger (or Aerostar works too I think), thats what the kit basically consist of.

The hub on the Mark VII/kit rotors might stick out of the center of the rim depending on the wheels you want. I've seen people cut holes out of the center of 99 GT wheels to let the dust cap stick out.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Limited in wheel choices with it

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

limited choice in rims on what ?? the lrs kit??? if so why?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Because it uses Mark 7 front rotors. The protruding hub interferes with the center caps on a lot of rims and some wheels require spacers to bolt up period.

Do some searches on Mark 7 front brakes. Same thing.

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

so then i should probably stay with the 4lug and just get teh 4lug welds? and just update my pads ect?

 

[sjd302]

i switch'd to the svo/mk 7 rotors & use 18x9 saleen rims. the dust cap does stick out, but its very minor. i bought a new dust cap<looks like chrome> it kinda blends in w/ the rim

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

well im on a budget rite now, and want teh same size and fitment that the car has now. i dont care for the look that some cars get with the rims stickn out that half inch on each side

 

[sjd302]

i know what your saying about the rims sticking out. i bought fox length rear axles from north cobra< i think thats there name>. its a complete kit w/ 94& up cobra 11.65 rear rotors. w/ the 18x9 rims all around it doesnt stick out , it fills the wells great. i think the reason they stick out on other cars they buy 94& up rear axles & run 94& up rims

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

what did this kit cost you? and is it front and rear? because im looking for a full kit at a budget price.... if not i will have to do other things to the car and hit the brakes and rims later on

 

[sjd302]

i think it was around 700. it has everthing for the rear swap. the fronts i just went to auto part stores & bought the rotors, 73mm calipers, pads. braided hoses & CALIPER SLEEVES from MM. i replaced almost all of the hard brake lines from classic tube<the sell a complete kit >. my hard brakeline that runs under the car rusted thru during a hard brake, so i replaced almost everything that was related to the brakes.

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

so all in all with the fronts what did u pay?

and what is teh smallest rim you can run with the new set up ?

 

[sjd302]

these are just ballpark prices that i remember: rear kit 700 front calipers 80-100 cobra mc 70 rotors 100 ss brake lines 100 caliper sleeves 40 ss hard brakeline kit 150 bearings etc. 60 labor 600 i have a 93 cobra already set up for 4 wheel discs, w/ a gt it will be a little more, w/ the prop valve. im running 18x9 rims w/ the 12" cobra rear discs. the smallest rim i think is 17" you can run

 

[StangCrazy302Gt]

thanks for the replys.. if u get a free chance, pm me teh web sites thanks