Taking the 4 Cyl Foxbody to the Next Level: 5-Lug Conversion & Disc Brakes Upgrade

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After getting a 1998 v6 mustang for really cheap, decided to use it for a 5 lug swap as well as disc brake conversion/upgrade for the 1989 4 cylinder foxbody. It all worked out nicely and the fox is that much closer to completion!
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[@mccoma11]

Completely normal for the t5 to scrape going into reverse. They don't have reverse synchros. Just shift into any other gear prior to going to reverse and it should disappear. Just came across your channel and subscribed. Good stuff!

[@88fox]

Hey thanks for subbing! Yeah it pops out of gear in second and grinds going into third as well. I want to do a rebuild on it but low on the priority list at the moment

[@travisy7861]

Enjoying the fox love. Also enjoy the in depth videos.

[@88fox]

Appreciate you!

[@MustangGuy6501]

Thanks man i been told that wouldn't work time and time again the 96-04 swap i also got a v6 parts car for 200 bucks a 2001 i want to swap the brakes and rear-end over to my 87 mustang

[@88fox]

It works just fine. The only thing I didn’t really capture in the video is the brake lines. Swap the old foxbody lines, cut and flare the lines so that they fit the caliper brake lines. The 2001 rear end will be a total 1.5 inches wider so if you’re wanting really flush wheels might have to do some fender rolling etc.

[@turbovolvos40]

I'm doing '94 sn95 spindles conversion on my '84 and I can't seem to find a definitive answer on what inner and outer tie rod ends to use. Any help is appreciated. I'm building the car for drag racing, if that makes any difference. I didn't watch the whole video, maybe you answered my question already. I'm seeing people saying that the fox tie rods are too short, not allowing enough thread engagement of the outer tie rod end.

[@88fox]

Hey! I just went on rock auto to confirm and you have the exact same inner and outer that I have on my foxbody. I was able to use the factory foxbody inner and outer tie rods without issue. Personally, if you’re making a drag car, I’d get a bumpsteer kit and go from there. My turbo fox uses a foxbody length flaming river manual rack and a bumpsteer kit on sn95 (new edge) spindles. Hope this helps

[@turbovolvos40]

@88fox Thanks! That's exactly what I needed.

[@jimmyz1209]

The shocks you got where they “for” the sn95? Also what’s the link for the e-break cables wanna make sure I’m getting the right ones 😅

[@88fox]

Yes I ordered sn95 rear shock so they would fit appropriately in the shock bracket. You can easily modify the bracket as well as the front spindle to put in foxbody stuff if you have it available. But I took the easy route. www.classicindustries.com/product/all-years/ford/mustang/parts/90L007.html for the e brake cable. They also have on LMR for twice the price

[@jimmyz1209]

@@88fox thank you 🫡🫡 ima just purchase the sn95 to make it faster lol

[@scottm2713]

Would this be the same as a 1994-95 Thunderbird?

[@88fox]

Unfortunately I’m not sure. I would imagine similar. Platforms should be roughly the same

[@armedgunman01]

Thunderbird controller arms are wider, they use the same control arms as svo fox body mustangs that have a wider track with

[@brianguse4514]

Why would you buy a 4cyclinder v8s is were its at

[@88fox]

I got this car for free. It was headed to the junkyard

[@kennyrodriguez8328]

I think you have to switch the brake booster to a cobra brake booster. To stop alittle better. The 4cylider booster don't have the correct vacuum or pressure for those disc brake.

[@travisy7861]

​@kennyrodriguez8328 my v6 booster sprung a leak, tossed in my 4 cyl and it's barely a difference. I have new edge gt front and back brakes. He'll be fine

[@88fox]

@@travisy7861 if I decided to upgrade from here I’d probably go with a hydroboost setup but this is just a daily driver for now. It stops on a dime without issues!