Anybody try this 5 lug conversion?

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Re: Anybody try this 5 lug conversion?

Reply #15 – September 05, 2005, 09:30:40 AM

Quote from: Chuck W

I am going to say doubtful.....we've gone through this discussion before...same housing, longer axles....

Chuck you were right, same housing different axles/drums. I'll post pics later. :)

Re: Anybody try this 5 lug conversion?

Reply #16 – September 05, 2005, 10:36:22 AM

First pic is the Fox Mustang rear with stock axles. Second pic is the TBird rear with stock axles. Third pic is the Mustang and Tbird axles side by side. Obviously the Bird axles are the longer ones. The axles are interchangeable between the two housing, you just need the corresponding drums to complete the swap.

Re: Anybody try this 5 lug conversion?

Reply #17 – September 05, 2005, 10:39:07 AM

Drum comparo. TBird drum has the noticeable recess to accommodate the longer axles.

Re: Anybody try this 5 lug conversion?

Reply #18 – September 05, 2005, 12:19:28 PM

Yup, that's how it is on the 83-85's. :D

If you had an 86 you'd have the odd-ball housing.

Again, just for reference. Those TBird axles are the same length as the 94-98 Mustang ones too....