Thread: Last chance bucket list bucket/bobtail/modified/track-roadster

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Originally Posted by Zandoz

I'd like to avoid spacers/adapters if at all possible. Back in my VW days I had constant problems with them. Also, because my bolt pattern is the same as 20+ years of Mustangs, the adapters are premium priced...almost as much as the smoothies, and I'd still need wheels.

Plus there me be an appearance issue with spacers. Most are around 2" thick. My rear axle is already very wide...61.5" between wheel mounting surfaces. A lot of that will be taken up with the body tucked back between the wheels, but I suspect another 4" or so would be looking way too wide.

If I run across a set of wheels I really like and can afford, I'd consider the adapters...but they'd have to be special.

The conversion from 4-lug to 5-lug axles & brakes is not that tough, the parts are readily available and it will be a huge improvement to your project. Just Google Ford 4 lug to 5 lug conversion and you'll find a ton of information out there from the Mustang crowd - all of the Fox body Mustang's came with 4 lug axles, and swapping to 5 lug is one of the first things guys do. Lots of all in kits out there, too, but you can do it with salvaged parts and save some money if you take time to do some research.