I'm getting ready to do the 5 lug conversion on the cobra and I"ve got two questions....

Are new wheel bearings a requirement, or can I get by without them.

Anybody know what size the castle nut that holds the rotor/hub on is? I'd like to make sure I have the right size socket before I take stuff apart. I HATE trips to the store for stuff I'm missing.

 

depends on the condition of the bearings u have...if they are ok then u can reuse them with no problem...i always make sure i clean all the old grease out of them and repack them with all fresh grease...dont worry about a socket, use a large crescent wrench and u are good to go...when u are installing thew rotors turn the castle nut till it starts to get pretty snug..then back it off 1 recess in the lock collar..you dont want them too tight or too loose...good luck with the change over...5 lug is definitely worth it..

chad

 

I got the Ford Motorsports conversion kit. The hub/rotor is identical to the 4 lug except for the lug pattern. It has the slanted areas built in to it for the bearings to seat on. Even came with a grease seal for the back side.

 

good to go !

 

You wouldn't happen to still have those SN95 spindles/hubs? If you don't need them, I may want to buy them from you in the near future if you're thinking about getting rid of them.

 

yeah. i've still got them. i would consider selling them back. I won't bee needing them anytime soon. want the brakes too?

 

Cool. In about a month I should have the money scraped together to buy them from you. Don't need the brakes though.

 

94+ gt single piston.