Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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If you have a car which is already converted to use big block conversion shafts and is running 4 stud motorsport hubs, what do you need to convert to 5 stud?
I know how to do the rear (I think), it's the front I'm stumped on as I don't know what needs doing to the front hubs?
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bigron1988
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Registered: 29th Aug 09
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i think its 5 stud front hubs and get them machined down to fit in the bearings
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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As above, either get 5 stud hubs machined down or buy modified 5 stud hubs.
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davieslim
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i used 5 stud flanges from chris astlet for mines but you can get them on ebay and from lmf vauxhall, but if i was doling it again id have got the knuckles machined out to suit the bigger bearings so i didnt have to have the modified flanges
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Robin
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Jesus those hubs are expensive from LMF!
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
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whats the cheapest (but still safe) way of doing this?
im sick of seeing 16" turbo rims go cheap and knowing they dont fit
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johnhara1
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What would it cost to have the 5 stud wheels made to 4 stud?
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Robin
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Looking at this -

it's not as simple as with some wheels. those 5 triangular holes would need plugging first.
It's been done, but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it
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Jed D
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is their not adapter plates that'd fit fine??
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Robin
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you could get them but they're normally 15mm wide minimum which would make them ET34, which would be an issue with arches.
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