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914 with 5 lug wheels, How to tell what year 911 suspension |
warrenoliver |
May 26 2015, 05:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have a 72, 2.0 converted to 5 lug wheels. I assume the front end is from a 911 but how do I tell the vintage? I want to replace my front suspension bushings and I don't want to order the wrong ones. Is there an easy way to tell what I have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Thanks guys. Warrenoliver |
Larmo63 |
May 26 2015, 05:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Pictures might help.
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wndsnd |
May 26 2015, 06:30 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
5 lug wheels does not necessarily mean 911 suspension.
It could be a PMB type conversion. |
warrenoliver |
May 26 2015, 07:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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ndfrigi |
May 26 2015, 07:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
PMB 5 lug conversion kit:
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larryM |
May 26 2015, 08:52 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
there were 3 different 911 front suspensions of the era that can be fitted - different lower ball joint attachment to control arm is the primary indicator, earliest 911 was crap but were cheap on market for el-cheapo minded converters
then there were 2 different brake caliper "ear" spacings - M & A" - measure those & you will have narrowed it down a lot - go look at PMB website for much info |
Eric_Shea |
May 26 2015, 08:53 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Need pictures.
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warrenoliver |
May 26 2015, 09:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Eric_Shea |
May 26 2015, 09:39 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
911T struts.
M-Calipers and 20mm vented rotors All 911 bearings will be the same from 65-89. You'll need two inner wheel bearings, two outer wheel bearings and two wheel seals. Exact same as the 914-6 Hook up the through body bar while you're in there and ditch the under body bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
warrenoliver |
May 26 2015, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
911T struts. M-Calipers and 20mm vented rotors All 911 bearings will be the same from 65-89. You'll need two inner wheel bearings, two outer wheel bearings and two wheel seals. Exact same as the 914-6 Hook up the through body bar while you're in there and ditch the under body bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm looking for front bushings not bearings but thanks for the ID on the front end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) You lost me on the through body bar comment. I have the under body bar that I know needs bushings also. Is that not the stock bar? Do I have a through body bar? Thanks for the help. Warren |
effutuo101 |
May 26 2015, 10:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
From the pictures, the through body away is still installed. It looks like you just need drop links.
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effutuo101 |
May 26 2015, 10:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Away= sway bar
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infraredcalvin |
May 26 2015, 10:16 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,522 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Blue underbody, red through body.
You'll need drop links as mentioned above and u tabs welded or bolted onto the top of the A arms. |
warrenoliver |
May 26 2015, 10:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
From the pictures, the through body away is still installed. It looks like you just need drop links. Man, nothing is simple! I hadn't even entertained the thought of messing with the sway bar other than replacing the bushings on that also. I wasn't aware that the car had the through body style. Where do I get the drop links and associated hardware? If I use the through body sway bar, do I have to reinforce the sheet metal so I don't tear it if I do some autocross? Guess I am learning more about the front suspension than I thought I would. |
Blue6 |
May 27 2015, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
Tarett engineering, San Diego, Ca
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warrenoliver |
May 27 2015, 06:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 363 Joined: 11-November 06 From: McFarland, Wisconsin Member No.: 7,199 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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effutuo101 |
May 27 2015, 08:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
I am very happy with my under sway bar. Less options, but less to stress about.
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