85 GT 4 lug to 5 lug

Sep 18, 2003 3 Replies
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Reading a bunch of stuff off the net, and I want to go from 4 lug to 5 lug, and get some Baer brakes. Seems that the 85 rear end is smaller than the



86+, and that I might need to change that. What exactly is it that I need to use 13" rotors in the front, and 12 in the back. Should I get an 86 rear end, or 94 Rear end, the docs that I have read aren't so clear, any help is appreciated, I don't want to start something I can't finish.

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FANTASTIC!! I also have an 85GT I am planning a 5 lug 4 wheel disc brakes conversion with ABS. Lucky for me I have a 95 GT donor car to work with. Recently I found a great website with dozens of very informative links. Catch:

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Work around thruthese pages and they will take you to very helpful links and resources. Your 85 most likely has a 7.5 inch rearend, I highly recommend upgrading to an 8.8.

I have spent many hours researching this whole car from top to bottm and have lots of useful information if you would like to email me sometime.

I havent seen a lot of people with an older model intrested in upgrading so its really great to see ya here. Any other mods been done to yours? Have any pics?

Dave

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Just get a 94+ rear end. You'll need alot of parts from this donor car. From struts to front spindles to master cylinder...

Serge

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Thanks, I'm gonna go ahead and try this, wish me luck.

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