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Old 11-04-05, 10:53 PM
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5 lug conversion

Yes I have the gay *** 4x114.3 mm lugs on my 87 gxl and I wana know if theres any way to convert them or is it better just to take a 5 lug axles and put them on. I wouldnt rather convert since I wana put on some brembo brakes and such but if a new axle is the only way to go I guess that would work. I searched on the internet for a while about this but the only thing I can find is how to convert a old 4 lug mustang into a 5 lug but even all those say that it is much easier to use the axle off a old bronco "ford " if anyones done this conversion or used the mustang conversion kit some help would be most appreciated
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The 87 GXL had 5 lug wheels to begin with. Someone added the GXL sticker to your car. Find a parts car and grab the entire front strut assemblys and rear hub assemblys.
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Seriously, please don't put a bronco axle on an rx-7. It hurts just thinking about it.LOL
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Originally Posted by liv
I searched on the internet for a while about this but the only thing I can find is how to convert a old 4 lug mustang into a 5 lug but even all those say that it is much easier to use the axle off a old bronco "ford " if anyones done this conversion or used the mustang conversion kit some help would be most appreciated
Huh? Are saying all you found was converinting a mustand to 5-lug, or that all you found was how to convert an rx-7 to 5-lug with mustang parts?
If its the latter, why would you do that? All you have to do is get the parts from a rx7 that was equipped with them and swap them on. Also, searching on the forums will lead much better results.
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hey not to flame but i just made a post about this a day or so ago and i never got any help im in the middle of the conversion and i dunno if i can mount the front calipers to my front suspension i have a whole parts car to pick from i was just gonna change the hub over am i gonna need anything else?
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search five lug conversion..even the classified will have info of some sort ..trust me on this ..I have 4 lug too ..if you just want bigger tires for now..easy way out ..so to speak..there is a post on i think CANADIAN classifieds..the guy lists the cars that have 4 lug and are compatible if you flip his ad around to use it for your advantage..see 15" steelies for sale.....you will see what i mean..4 lug isn't the end of the world..i thought it was ..eventually i will get a five lug car ..that's my solution..why think outside the box..just get a new box
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I have the rear complete 5 lug subframe from my NA.. pm me w/ an offer if your interested!
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bronco axle? mustang parts ? where you dropped on your head? rx7 suspension is some that should never be given up for a solid axle. go to a junkyard and get the conversion parts, you'll need wheels too
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haha i wasnt saying i was going to put a bronco axle on it thats what i read about people doing to there mustang not to a rx7

and the carfax report says its a gxl for the vin the car doesnt even have any emblems

and i know that you can find plenty of good wheels and stuff for the 4 lugs i just want to put a wheel with a big dish on it
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goto a junk yard and grab the front and rear hubs, rotors, and front calipurs(sp?) also try to get the bigger master cylinder.
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better yet just ask around, i got my complete conversion for 75 bux
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well ..I converted THE BOX!(see previous post /\ up...)..I did a Four to five lug conversion..Where did I get INFO you say?..alot of readin and A Feature called SEARCH...it is fairly easy..the only thing I ran into was changing the DTSS bushings..but My swap is on and the car is Operational...
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