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4 to 5 lug adaptors
shays88tc Offline
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#1
has anybody seen or used these before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-LUG-to-...dZViewItem

$149 doesn't seem to be too bad of a price for a set of four. I know my options on rotor/spindle/caliper 5 lug swap parts but i would rather leave my current rotors/calipers/axle shafts alone because the stock setup works fine. I would like to go the cheap and easy route as long as its safe.

Im want to run 18x9 chrome saleens all around. The adaptors are 1.75" thick and the saleens have a 5.95" backspace (+24mm offset)

Do you think rims will fit, especially sticking out a bit? I won't have a problem with using low profile tires, this would be a street/cruising setup.
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Robert Camp Offline
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#2
They won't stick out just a bit. The 18x9s will be 3/4 to 1 inch further out anyway. With the adaptors being 1.75 thick, now you're 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 further out. At least there'll be no problems rubbing on the inside though.
Robert Camp
'86 Medium Regatta Blue TC, 5-speed, original owner.
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shays88tc Offline
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#3
hmm..might look kinda cool that way.
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Sluggo Offline
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#4
Quote:Originally posted by shays88tc:
hmm..might look kinda cool that way.
Not without some dingleberry window trim, shag carpet on the dash, and big fuzzy dice.
Doug  
88 TC / T5,4.56,Log,SC60,NPR,2277,MegaSquirt
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shays88tc Offline
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#5
no i said 18" wheels, not 13" wire wheels

no "dro's" either.

Smile
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Shane Wherry Offline
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#6
I don't like it.I would just do the proper 5 lug swap instead. That is just my $.02
1988 Thunderbird Sport 351w/5.8L swap, Mustang 4R70W trans swap, Turbo coupe front brakes and rear diff swap with turbo coupe prop valve, Turbo coupe hood, Turbo coupe wheels.
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shays88tc Offline
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#7
yah..like i said i was looking for a quick and easy swap but ill just put a real 5 lug conv. on the every growing "to do" list
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Michael Offline
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#8
Get a rear assembly out of a Lincoln Mark VII. I got one with a 3.27 limited slip and disc brakes from Picknpull for 82 bux. Bolted it in and the track width is just wide enough to make my rear 18x9 Cobras fill in the rear fender lip. Im using the same wheels and tires on all 4, 18x9 24mm offset with 245/45/18.
1983 Turbo RS Rock Stock
1984 Turbo RS Capri 20+PSI
1988 Turbo T-Bird Tricked Out
1987 Turbo T-bird Dont Know Yet
1974 260Z (Early)-2.3T Conversion
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BigMikeTC Offline
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#9
I feel the same way. Do the swap instead of those adaptors. I did my conversion with little problem and its still stock looking.
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