5 Lug conversion

5.0_Zerb · 12-18-2007, 06:25 PM

Im considering doing a 5-lug swap.
Just wanted to know if this can be performed in my driveway with basic handtools, or will I need any kind of speciality tools? On A difficulty scale of 5 what would you guys rate this project?

Thanks for all your help guys...it really appreciated by all us n00bs. LOL

ClemsonStang · 12-20-2007, 03:05 PM

its not too bad. depends on how you do the front as to how much is involved. if you use the 94095 spindles, youll have to borrow a ball joint separator from autozone, put a deposit down and get it back when you return it. easiest done with a credit card. other wise, keeping rear drum breaks, its not too hard at all. just have to pull the rear wheels and drums, drain the diff, then theres an 8mm bolt that holds the center pin in, then push the axles in, slip the cclips off, and pull the axles out, then put it all back together and refill it with friction modifier. for lincon rotors the front is just like a brake job. pop the calipers off, then the rotor, then put the 5 lug one back on.

5.0_Zerb · 12-20-2007, 05:41 PM

Thanks. Doesnt seem to intimidating. Now that I know it can be done at home I will seriously consider it. I appreciate the info.

ClemsonStang · 12-21-2007, 06:43 PM

i did mine in my driveway... but, that turned into a lot more.

12-18-2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
5.0_Zerb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19	5 Lug conversion Im considering doing a 5-lug swap. Just wanted to know if this can be performed in my driveway with basic handtools, or will I need any kind of speciality tools? On A difficulty scale of 5 what would you guys rate this project? Thanks for all your help guys...it really appreciated by all us n00bs. LOL

12-20-2007, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
ClemsonStang Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 378	its not too bad. depends on how you do the front as to how much is involved. if you use the 94095 spindles, youll have to borrow a ball joint separator from autozone, put a deposit down and get it back when you return it. easiest done with a credit card. other wise, keeping rear drum breaks, its not too hard at all. just have to pull the rear wheels and drums, drain the diff, then theres an 8mm bolt that holds the center pin in, then push the axles in, slip the cclips off, and pull the axles out, then put it all back together and refill it with friction modifier. for lincon rotors the front is just like a brake job. pop the calipers off, then the rotor, then put the 5 lug one back on. __________________

12-21-2007, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ClemsonStang Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 378	i did mine in my driveway... but, that turned into a lot more. __________________

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12-20-2007, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
5.0_Zerb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19	Thanks. Doesnt seem to intimidating. Now that I know it can be done at home I will seriously consider it. I appreciate the info.