Front brakes and wheel problem help
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Front brakes and wheel problem help
Bought an 89 GT. Has the tubular K member and has the Cobra brakes 5 lug. 90/10 lakewoods and 14-175's springs. Wheels currently on the car are the Cobra R's 17's.
Here's where it goes south.. I want to install these Weld prostars I bought assumming they fit
.. the problem is wheels hit calipers.. and stick out hitting the fender 
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What is the solution to running prostars on an 89 Mustang.
What size tires on 3.5 welds. I beleive the answer is a 165r15.
Based on what I can gather the control arms are of different lengths on the 87-93 and 94-04. And there seems to be an issue with the the spindles of the 94-95 era and the 96-04.
So my question what do I need.. brakes, spindles, and control arms.. to use Prostar 3.5 wheels on my 89 Mustang Without going the Aerospace/Strange/?? $800+ deal. How can I tell what control arms I have?
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Here's where it goes south.. I want to install these Weld prostars I bought assumming they fit
.. the problem is wheels hit calipers.. and stick out hitting the fender .What is the solution to running prostars on an 89 Mustang.
What size tires on 3.5 welds. I beleive the answer is a 165r15.
Based on what I can gather the control arms are of different lengths on the 87-93 and 94-04. And there seems to be an issue with the the spindles of the 94-95 era and the 96-04.
So my question what do I need.. brakes, spindles, and control arms.. to use Prostar 3.5 wheels on my 89 Mustang
Without going the Aerospace/Strange/?? $800+ deal. How can I tell what control arms I have?Thanks guys.. always something..
Always learning..
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Sticking out could be the K-member, A-arms, or/and spindles. What year spindles where used and what brand K-member?
Pics of arms would help. Sounds like you have SN95 spindles
Pics of arms would help. Sounds like you have SN95 spindles
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How can I tell what spindles I have? When the rotors where pulled off it had a reluctor on the back. Guess 98+? Brake calipers say "COBRA"
Since I didnt make the conversion.. I have the slightest idea whats on it.
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A QA-1 k-member sets the wheels out 1 inch and forward 1 inch, i have spindles off of a 95 mustang with the dual aluminum calipers and i have to use a 1/2 inch spacer to clear the brakes. Post a pic of the k-member.
The tires for a 3.5 rim are 165sr15 or 165/80r15 same tire size.
john
The tires for a 3.5 rim are 165sr15 or 165/80r15 same tire size.
john
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A QA-1 k-member sets the wheels out 1 inch and forward 1 inch, i have spindles off of a 95 mustang with the dual aluminum calipers and i have to use a 1/2 inch spacer to clear the brakes. Post a pic of the k-member.
The tires for a 3.5 rim are 165sr15 or 165/80r15 same tire size.
john
The tires for a 3.5 rim are 165sr15 or 165/80r15 same tire size.
john
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Sleeping again?
And if you have 96-04 that's another 1/4 on each side, adds up quick
john
And if you have 96-04 that's another 1/4 on each side, adds up quick
john
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What part of the K-member do you want to see pixs of?
You guys are awesome.. thank you.
You guys are awesome.. thank you.
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Here is a pic when i did the wife's car and is a QA-1
If this looks like yours, you can buy a-arms that are shorter.
john
If this looks like yours, you can buy a-arms that are shorter.
john
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Hope these help?
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89 Mustang GT
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9.040 at 153.13 1.502 60ft Hoosiers 275/60 Jan 2012
True-Street trim
348, 88 t4 .96, pump gas
www.alkycontrol.com
Last edited by Razor; Nov 17, 2010 at 01:13 PM.
