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Thread: Looking to upgrade suspension and convert 4lug to 5lug

  1. 12-06-2019, 02:51 PM #1
    Sknh603
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    Looking to upgrade suspension and convert 4lug to 5lug

    Mk2 with 4lug 15" wheels.

    My question is, will a conversion kit for 87-93 mustang from say LMR.com work or another 5.0 mustang parts company? Or do I need to buy factory five products in order to convert? Just would like to upgrade my 15+ yr old car wheels, brakes, suspension to modern technology. I believe all my components are from a 5.0 donor car so my theory is that it should all be dorect replacements..

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  2. 12-06-2019, 03:06 PM #2
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    I have all the parts you need.
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  3. 12-07-2019, 12:36 AM #3
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    I converted my Mk1 to 5 lug power 4 wheel disc brakes and rear coil overs along with many other upgrades. When I say “I”, I mean Henry Renaud (65 Cobra Dude) converted it. You don’t need FFR parts but my coil overs and Halibrand replicas came from FFR.
    Aside from being a supporting vendor, folks like Gordon have done this many times and have exactly what you need. One stop shopping for all the right parts.
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  4. 12-07-2019, 05:35 AM #4
    michael everson
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    Looks like you might be in New Hampshire. Give me a call at 508-577-2200 I can point you in the right direction and even do the conversion for you if you prefer. I am in Norton, MA
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  5. 12-07-2019, 12:03 PM #5
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    Using this machine-wayback.jpg and traveling back to 2001, we did the 5-lug conversion using Lincoln rotors and the left side axles from Ford Ranger pickups. Used Ford drums also.

    It sure would have been a lot nicer if the packages that our vendors have now were available then......

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  6. 03-17-2020, 03:37 PM #6
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    Steve,
    I upgraded my MkII with all new shocks/springs from FFV including brakes. Makes for a much nicer ride. Money well spent that you will notice on first ride...
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