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Post by 87tbird on Jan 16, 2012 16:27:50 GMT -5
What is the best and easiest way to convert my 87 turbocoupe to a 5 lug. The car does have rear disc and antilock brakes.
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Post by Stinger on Jan 16, 2012 17:28:34 GMT -5
SN95 Mustang setup up front, Ranger axles out back.
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Post by shizznizz980 on Jan 17, 2012 0:27:19 GMT -5
Can 83-88 ranger rotors be used up front?
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Post by Stinger on Jan 17, 2012 2:58:59 GMT -5
No
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Post by Matt Culpepper 2300gearjammer on Jan 21, 2012 23:59:14 GMT -5
The ranger axles are the correct length for drum brakes. I believe theres something creative you have to do with the caliper bracket to use those axles. Check on rotors for a lincoln Mark VI.
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Post by 87tbird on Jan 22, 2012 21:57:25 GMT -5
By setup you mean everything, spindle,caliper,etc? Or do I just buy a 95 hub from the parts store and slide it on my spindle? For the rear all I need is the axles from the ranger, and my disc brake setup works with it? Where's the best place to shop for this stuff?
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Post by Stinger on Jan 23, 2012 0:06:22 GMT -5
Yes, everything.
Matt explained the axle/brake scenario right above your post.
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Post by 87tbird on Jan 23, 2012 8:55:01 GMT -5
A Mark VI has rear disc brakes? Should it be a 95 Ranger too for the rear axles? I've seen 28 and 31 spline axles, do you know which ones for the turbocoupe?
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Post by warwickben on Jan 23, 2012 12:31:42 GMT -5
The problem with the mark- set up is you kinda limited to what calipers rotors you use.Also the axel length is little messed up. If u convert to mustang rears you can use cobra/mark1 rotors/calipers which are bigger.
Late model restoration has alot of disk brake kits (even 4 loug) and kits to convert to 5 lug using mustang parts . They even have a 5 lug drum brake setup.
If you use 94-04 hubs and spindles go to maximum motor sports to read how they effect offset and and bump steer.
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Post by Stinger on Jan 23, 2012 13:59:30 GMT -5
A Mark VI has rear disc brakes? Should it be a 95 Ranger too for the rear axles? I've seen 28 and 31 spline axles, do you know which ones for the turbocoupe? Yes, it doesn't have to be a 95 model (not sure where you got that particular year), 28 spline.
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Post by Hueneme805 on Feb 2, 2019 17:29:40 GMT -5
SN95 Mustang setup up front, Ranger axles out back. ‘95 mustang rotors up front and ‘95 ranger axles for rear for ‘87 turbo coupe? Is this correct for 5 lug conversion.
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Post by Stinger on Feb 2, 2019 23:29:58 GMT -5
Lincoln Mark axles I think is what you need if using disc brakes in the rear, or SN95 axles. Main thing is just check the length and spline count.
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Post by Hueneme805 on Feb 11, 2019 0:07:49 GMT -5
This started because I want a better wheel choice for my 87 turbo coupe vehicle. For my upgrade i have stock 4 lug disc brake rotors all four corners. Just sn95 rotors for front with using stock disc break set up will work?. For rear sn95 with 28 spline will work as replacement axle due to spline count. I won’t have to change my stock disc break set up or is there some mods to set up using other ford parts/years?
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Post by Stinger on Feb 11, 2019 15:17:18 GMT -5
If the disc is a different diameter or offset then you can swap it with the stock rotor.
If rear axle length and spline count is the same then it's a direct swap.
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Post by 84gtturbo2go on Apr 22, 2019 20:16:39 GMT -5
I don't know if the OP is still monitoring this thread, but if so my advice could be added: grab any 1994-95 Mustang and swap the front spindles/rotors/calipers over. Then swap the rear axles/brake backing plates/calipers/rotors over (as the 7.5" and 8.8" share the same axles). That will be the most efficient way to go 5lug on your TurboCoupe (this coming from a guy who has an '88 TurboCoupe 5lug swapped).
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