Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

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Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

August 17, 2005, 12:36:18 AM

If i take the rear end and from hub assembly out of an 85 ranger can i swap it over to my 84 cougar. There will probably be a little complication i would expect. But would this be a way to do it?

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #1 – August 17, 2005, 12:31:44 PM

The rear end will not bolt in - the Ranger uses leaf springs while your Cougar has a four-link setup with coils. I believe you can use one of the axles (the axles are two different lengths on Rangers) but the whole thing is a no-go.

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #2 – August 17, 2005, 11:43:24 PM

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #3 – August 18, 2005, 09:37:26 AM

I think from now on....all rear end swap questions should be redirected to "I'm gay as hell"......he should be able to provide some interesting feedback....... ;-)

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #4 – August 18, 2005, 10:31:21 AM

What about the front? Would they swap over?

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #5 – August 18, 2005, 03:12:31 PM

for the front you need to use 89-91 ford aerostar front rotors have the diameter cut down .120 thou "any brake shop can do this on any brake lathe"

for the rear i would suggest having them redrilled for the 5 on 4.5 bolt cirlce 1any competent machine shop can do this also

than run ranger drums > 9 inch drums

or have the factory ones redrilled >10 inch drum

Re: Converting to 5 lug(common i know)

Reply #6 – August 18, 2005, 04:41:54 PM

Stock 10" 5-lug rotors here: http://www.completebrakeservice.com/

No mods necessary...bolt-on...around $130US shipped to your door (and that includes seals and bearings from what people have reported).