What did these parts come from? Reply #15 – May 06, 2012, 11:03:53 PM [/IMG][/IMG]Here is a couple pics of the spindle on the Mustang.[/IMG] Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #16 – May 06, 2012, 11:09:37 PM Here is a pic of the donor.[/IMG] Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #17 – May 06, 2012, 11:15:06 PM Just look how stupidly low this thing sits compared to a stock riding T-Bird. I destroyed the core support while loading it on a car dolly to get it to the shop.[/IMG] Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #18 – May 07, 2012, 05:40:26 AM OK they are the early spindles. They have shims because the BJ spindle is to long.Chrome you will need these to get your alignment spot on. Not mandatory but a plus for alignment procedures. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #19 – May 07, 2012, 06:47:41 AM X2 on Tom's post. If you use the SN95 balljoint, the length isn't an issue, and you won't need the stack o' washers. And Chrome, your alignment will be a little off after the TC brake swap, not by much, but it will definitely cause noticeable steering issues. I'm almost contemplating going back to the TC setup in the front, myself. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #20 – May 07, 2012, 09:13:35 AM OK I am a little confused on what I should do. The conversion on the Mustang was done just before it was parked. It has sat for at least 8 years with this conversion and has new rotors and pads. Unknown if they are old calipers or not, but they seem to be OK. If I go with the TC stuff I will have to get New calipers, rotors, and pads. I have new outer tie rod ends, ball joints, and struts all for factory T-bird and waiting to be put on. Could my new parts work with the SN95 stuff? I could use the wheels on the Mustang on a temporary basis if they are not too wide. In the end, I could find wheels I like in either 4 or 5 lug. I suppose I could get the E-brake parts I need from the Mustang with possible modification, along with the proportioning valve. Will have to measure to see what's going on in the rear. I would assume the axles are from 95 mustang. Would that leave me a little narrow? I am open for suggestions at this point. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #21 – May 07, 2012, 11:30:45 AM I'd really go with new calipers.You can use your new tie rod ends, struts, and the for the Fox ball joints you have, you will have to put the washers on, as is pictured in the mustang.I'd use the Stang wheels since they're there, and apparently hold air. How's the tread? Rubber dry rotted?..you said it's sat for a time, so you may need new tires...The ebrake stuff is a no go..but, you may be able to get some Mark 7 stuff from a parts store, OR find a a TC being parted with good working cables.It could be anyone's guess as to the axles until you pull one and actually measure it. If they are the SN95 axles, those will be the length that will best fit the width of your year car. (86-88 Birds/Cats are closer to sn95 in regards to major suspension bits, ie; axle lengths, front control arms)I'd probably swap the whole rear, assuming it has the longer axles. There's axle chart that will give more depth to the different axles... Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #22 – May 07, 2012, 12:40:10 PM Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;389261I'd really go with new calipers.You can use your new tie rod ends, struts, and the for the Fox ball joints you have, you will have to put the washers on, as is pictured in the mustang.I'd use the Stang wheels since they're there, and apparently hold air. How's the tread? Rubber dry rotted?..you said it's sat for a time, so you may need new tires...The ebrake stuff is a no go..but, you may be able to get some Mark 7 stuff from a parts store, OR find a a TC being parted with good working cables.It could be anyone's guess as to the axles until you pull one and actually measure it. If they are the SN95 axles, those will be the length that will best fit the width of your year car. (86-88 Birds/Cats are closer to sn95 in regards to major suspension bits, ie; axle lengths, front control arms)I'd probably swap the whole rear, assuming it has the longer axles. There's axle chart that will give more depth to the different axles... I take it that you feel the 5 lug conversion would be in my best interest. Haystack already said so. Mustang sat in a building. Front tires are perfect. Rears are a little dry rotted, but not bad. I drove it a short distance to test the HO and trans. Brakes, trans, and HO all in good working order. Lots of tire rubbing in front and limited turning radius. Don't know if the wide tire size has anything to do with it or if it is all because of the extremely lowered stance. They had to remove all four wheel wells for the combo to work. I think I have decided against purchassing the wrecked TC. He will sell the complete rear axle for $100. It may be a little hairy removing it, because the car is setting on dirt. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #23 – May 07, 2012, 01:49:27 PM If it would be cheaper to do the 5 lug off the mustang, do it. If the tires fit in the back of that mustang with its axle, they will almost look small under a tbird. We have way more tire room then stang guys. If the stang is already disks, I would definately use it as a donor, as opposed to the tc. Even though the tc has vented rear rotors, you will probably never notice a differance, and further down the road, you will have to upgrade to 5-lug to upgrade any more down the road anyways. Parts will also always be availiable for the 94 up stangs, can't say the same for the tc stuff. Although the tc is basically 87-93 mustang gt front brakes, but has its own custom rear width. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #24 – May 08, 2012, 04:19:46 AM Quote from: Haystack;389267If it would be cheaper to do the 5 lug off the mustang, do it. If the tires fit in the back of that mustang with its axle, they will almost look small under a tbird. We have way more tire room then stang guys. If the stang is already disks, I would definately use it as a donor, as opposed to the tc. Even though the tc has vented rear rotors, you will probably never notice a differance, and further down the road, you will have to upgrade to 5-lug to upgrade any more down the road anyways. Parts will also always be availiable for the 94 up stangs, can't say the same for the tc stuff. Although the tc is basically 87-93 mustang gt front brakes, but has its own custom rear width.You make a fine point. The Mustang does have rear disks. Pretty much decided to do the 5 lug. Still want TC rear end minus the brakes. 3.55 limited slip. Don't find that often unless u build it yourself. Managed to get the HO pulled, cleaned and painted. Had some distractions that kept me from disassembly on the Bird other than pulling the hood. Had some paint issues as well. Can said Ford blue. The more I shook it the more it looked like GM blue. Why can't any parts stores carry Krylon anymore? Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #25 – May 08, 2012, 08:43:29 AM Now when I did my 5 lug swap w/ sn-95 stuff, I also had to use sn-95 inner and outer tierods. As the Tbird ones were too short to reach the spindles. Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #26 – May 08, 2012, 09:57:41 AM So the SN95 inner tie rods will work with a Fox rack?Mine are too short for comfort...there's only about 7 threads in...this is the inner into the outter...I'd like more, for piece of mind.I've the Fox (Sport/Stang 5.0) rack, Fox inner and outer tie rod ends Quote Selected
What did these parts come from? Reply #27 – May 11, 2012, 05:02:48 PM Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;389344So the SN95 inner tie rods will work with a Fox rack?Mine are too short for comfort...there's only about 7 threads in...this is the inner into the outter...I'd like more, for piece of mind.I've the Fox (Sport/Stang 5.0) rack, Fox inner and outer tie rod endsCoolcats site says not only will the SN95 tie rods work, but they are required. Most likely so you have more than 7 threads in. I have purchased the inners and have the outers ordered. I have ordered ball joints as well because I do not like the stack of washers. No word yet on the TC rear. Don't know when I will be able to start on 5 lug conversion. HO swap hit a couple snags. Have to have a header altered to fit. Must change linkage on trans so it will fit my column shift linkage. I sure dread pulling the valve body without a lift...... Quote Selected
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