Disc break spindals

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  1. papawfalcon

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    I have a set of 5 lug disc break spindals (have 4 lug on my car) that I would like to use but want to stay with drum breaks. Can 5 lug disc breaks spindals be used with drum breaks.
     
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    Nope...

    AFAIK other than '67 Fairlane & Mustang disc/drum spindles, all the others are specific to type brakes used.
     
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    And WHY would you want drum brAKEs???
     
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    THANKS I know why because new master cylinder and all new lines wheel cylinders shoes and everything rear and save money.
     
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    Save your money and put GOOD brakes on the car.
     
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    Can anyone point me in the right direction, I need a front passenger side Spindle (4 lug) for my 1970 Mavi. Thanks.
     
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    Email Craig Selvey he has EVERYTHING! upload_2020-1-23_21-42-0.jpeg
     
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    Will do, Thanks BBMS18
     
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    Lug count has nothing to do with spindles.

    Except for '69½, a drum brake spindle is a drum brake spindle. What you need to know is it a '69½ or true 1970. Even those can be swapped by using correct bearing.
     
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    Ok, I'll have to verify the date of production. So far I haven't found any that resemble exactly the spindle on my Mavi. Thanks.
     
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    For true '70, drum spindles interchange up to '74(last year of drums). Also same spindles were also used on '70-'71 Torino & Montego, plus '70 Mustang & Cougar. The 69½, interchanges with above vehicles from '69 back to '67, plus Falcon.

    Info from Hollander Interchange & double checked with Ford Master Parts Catalog.
     
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