[sticks905.0]

what has to be done to make this happen. can i just remove the quad shock and clear? what are some ways it has been done and drivability.

[thatdavidkid]

so you have a 5 lug swap with stock length axles? i'm not sure it woudl work but if it did, that would be how...

[sticks905.0]

here is a pick of my buddys stang in hawaii.i been calling hi m to see how he did this. and yes its cream color with nice cream interior. original color to!

[2k4mk1]

Only if you get the proper offset on the wheels.
A couple months back in 5,.0 mag they put son 10.5 ponys on a fox. they spelled out the exact offset needed. 99-04 bullits wont work.

[sticks905.0]

thanks i will look on their site. i read on some other forums that theyhit the back wall with a sledge im not sure i want to do that to my ride to make the wheels fit.

[2k4mk1]

Originally Posted by sticks905.0

thanks i will look on their site. i read on some other forums that theyhit the back wall with a sledge im not sure i want to do that to my ride to make the wheels fit.

Yes they did but it was minor to roll rhe inner body lip for clearance.

[sticks905.0]

i cant find that article can u get a url

[2k4mk1]

Should be it ......

Fox Mustang Wheels - '86 T-Top Coupe Big 'n' Littles - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

[sticks905.0]

thats cool although they have it for 17/10 not 10.5 but i think if i do it enough i can clear 10.5s. any more feedback out there?? thanks 2k4mk1

[2k4mk1]

No problem
Good luck I got 17x8 on my 85 and they fit nicely.
Not sure how they will clear when driving as it has no brakes yet Im still getting some lines for the rear made up to connect 98 cobra discs too 85 fox brakelines takes a little "custom" hose

[sticks905.0]

do i need to convert to disc brakes or can i stay drum with no problem. how does the exhaust fit?

[2k4mk1]

I think the drums will clear ok...not sure. I swapped the complete rear axle to a 98 cobra so I got disc.
Exhaust fitment I cant say yet. I havent got to the run the tailpipes part yet.
Although by appearances I see no real problem routeing um out in the factory locations.

[sticks905.0]

man thanks for the info. i want dd in the back but im thinking of just going with the 17/9s but that lip looks soo sweet. i bought the 17/8 black bullitts from svoenvy for the fronts.

[Mystic SVT]

17x10.5 will fit but you have to keep stock length axles when swapping to 5 lug. If you swap in a rear end of an SN-95 you won't be able to fit them at all. Take a hammer and beat in the inner fenderwell a bit to take away any areas that stick out. You might have to eliminate your quadshock and depending on if you have stock tailpipes or how close they are to your gas tank you might be able to keep them or adjust them. The lips on the quarter panels will have to be rolled so you don't tear up your tires. You can try and do it your self or take to a body shop and have them do it. Also it depends on what tire you go with. You can get away with with a nitto 315 but thats pushing it. I had put 18x10 deep dish bullitts on my '91 gt almost 3 years ago and the only modification I had to do to fit them was flip the quadshock and adjust my tailpipes. That was with a 295/35/18...

[Mystic SVT]

...and yes you can keep drum brakes and have no problem bolting up the rims, but if you're just swapping the front rotors to five lug rotors them i dont think you'll be able to snap in the center cap on the wheel. I used spindles, calipers, ball joints, brake lines, and rotors off a 95Gt for the front...

[sticks905.0]

what about the rear for the axles?

[XavB]

ray,

whats up man. joe got some fox length 5-lug axles, those pics look they were when he had the sn-95 length axles on so the rears stuck out a little. he also took off the quad shocks and hammered in the fenderwell some. i think he still has 285 width tires though.

[Mystic SVT]

for the rear axles i installed some forged alloy stock length axles from Yukon which are supposed to be 25% stronger and the drums are from the company that I ordered the axles from (TMD-the mustang depot) on e-bay. I think you can actually get the drums from an early '90s ford ranger... I actually have a complete k-member off a '95 gt and 5-lug fox length axles for sale to do a 5-lug conversion.

[sticks905.0]

i would pick those up from you although im in afganistan and i just bought some bullitt wheels. the wife is always on my ass abt spending money.

[humbleLX]

hey ray! sorry i got ur message on myspace but my computer was acting up... the 10.5's took some work but IMO are well worth it. had to pound in the inner fender and roll the quarter panel fender lip. i had to switch back to fox length axles like xavier said, but i am also running a very small spacer. i had to so up n down curbs/driveways (full articulation of axle) the rims wouldn't rub the inner fender (inside by the spring). the spacer is very thin like 5/32" but i did need it. also the quad shocks are long gone. lol. ur gonna want to get urself a set of adjustable LCA's such as maximum motorsports ones. they are solid. call up lonnie or josh at stangsuspension.com... u can still use our HPM discount. alot of road race guys use the frpp non adjustable uppers as a cheap but very effective solution to axle binding. the lowers will keep u from having wheel hop. i clearanced enough room that sonia's 315's on her bullitts fit on the rear without rubbing. they are sumitomos and run big too. i will be getting nitto 555's by the end of the year in 315/35's. i will send u some pics when it all goes down... take it easy braddah. alohas.

joe