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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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5 lug conversion

where do the parts come from for the conversion? i'm guess you need a nissan donor like a 300z or something?

also what would the lug spacing be changed to? does it go to 5x114?

i ask because i plan on doing this before i get wheels. if i can use 5x114's i can look at FD3S RX7 rims and ask for different offset.
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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yeah i would like to no what is all needed!!! i just bought some Z32 hus and need to no what i need to tell him to include with them so i can do the swap!!!!
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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For the rear all you need is the hub. For the front it of a S13, you can either get JDM S13 5 lug hubs and be set. Get S14 SE hubs, S14 spindle and S14 ball joint with LCA(you have to re-drillthe strut for a larger bolt), or buy 4 to 5 lug hubs from jspec http://jspec.com/4to5lughub.html (best option probably)

If you have a S14, all you need are the S14 SE hubs and thats it
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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so u cant use the Z32 hubs on the frotn of a S13???
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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i have a 89 240 and i want to do the 5 lug conversion and i'm still kinda confused about what i have to do also. from reading
-HyJynx-'s reply it sounds like all i need is are:

GTO 4 to 5 Lug Hubs from Jspec
then for the rear i just need s14 se hubs

am i correct with what i need?
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by Driftin RPS13
so u cant use the Z32 hubs on the frotn of a S13???
You can use the Z32 hubs, but I believe you need to use all those other parts. Not 100% sure because ive never done this, but pretty sure its the same thing as doing a S14 SE 5 lug conversion
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by Dj E Spin
i have a 89 240 and i want to do the 5 lug conversion and i'm still kinda confused about what i have to do also. from reading
-HyJynx-'s reply it sounds like all i need is are:

GTO 4 to 5 Lug Hubs from Jspec
then for the rear i just need s14 se hubs

am i correct with what i need?
Yea, well you also need the rotors and wheels and etc. but those are the basic guts you need
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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oh ok...gotcha! Thank you for the all the info and help HyJynX
Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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They sell the kit in Japan, it is quite costly. You also are going to have to change your rotors ect. ect. ect. I have had good luck with universal wheels and I have put too much money into my brake system to change the whole thing. I say stick with the 4 lug and save the headache!

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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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No prob
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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i have an s14... w/4 lugs... so all i need to do is find or buy s14 se hubs and swap them out? would that be for both the front and the rear? thanks...
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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er question soo the 5 lug on a 300zx will fit the 240 sx just fine?
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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ok i didnt want to start another thread so here is a question regarding 5 lug and more!!!!

if im using rear Z32 brakes and im using rear Z32 uprights, how will this work when i order coilovers etc.. are the bottome parts interchangeable(Z32 Fork style 240 other) or do i have to order Z32 rear suspension???????
does anyone know what i mean

thanks
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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http://sportcompactcarweb.com/projec...cc_projsilvia/
http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm

i think they are interchangeable, i just hope that tein HE offers interchangeable mount
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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IIRC, they are interchangeable and shouldnt havea problem.



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