Converting 4 lug rotor and spindle to 5 lug rotor and spindle

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  1. cometflash

    cometflash New Member

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    I would like to know if this is possible to do or do I have to change the upper and lower A arms and tie rod ends? Or is it a direct bolt in? Car is a 200 6 cylinder Maverick.

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  2. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I believe you are looking at a direct swap. All top and bottom control arms are the same :)
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    might add...if they are from...Mav/Comet/Granada...:thumbs2:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Welcome to the board.

    I might add that the only real trick to it is that you may have to get the matching tie rod ends for the year and model of spindle that you use. Easy deal at most parts places.

    4 Bolt Disc Rotor? .... What is it, a 1973? That can't be common in itself. I have only ever seen front drums in 4 bolt.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    good point...:yup:
     
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    73's are 5 lug, too.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    yes...but where did he get the 4 lug rotors?
     
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    That's the question!

    Maybe early Mustang II parts?????

    4 lug, factory front disc, seems to fit the description. ????
     
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    Maybe he's calling the brake drum a rotor.
     
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