Rear 5 Lug Conversion, Any "How To's" Options

[EdArango]

Hello Everyone,

I just ordered the rear 5 lug conversion kit from Parts Heaven and I need a little help. I can't seem to find a tread that shows me how to replace parts out including the bearings. Can you guys give me a hand with links to these types of threads?

Thank you my all knowing....all mighty..914 friends!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Ed

[913B]

Read and buy this stuff from the hardware store, less than $15, pulled them old bearings out and installed the new ones like a breeze.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...91491&st=60

Post #73 and the link to the original post http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...rkona&st=40

As far as the removing the original flange (hub) goes, the trick is to to use an inverted ~20 mm impact socket with a long 1/2" extension and whack it from the inside out with a big hammer, came out like a breeze too, wouldn't hurt to spray some PB blaster between the hub and bearing. I can snap a pic to show what I mean tomorrow.

Ed, can I ask a favor. I am having a heck of time locating machinist to drill my 4-lug rotors to 5. I was thinking of just buying 914-6 rotors. But some people say I need to turn them down. Can you sized up your 5-lug rotor and compare it to your orignal 4 lug rotor and tell me if the diameter and anything else is the same or different.

Thanks in Advance
Ted

[EdArango]

Read and buy this stuff from the hardware store, less than $15, pulled them old bearings out and installed the new ones like a breeze.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...91491&st=60

Post #73 and the link to the original post http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...rkona&st=40

As far as the removing the original flange (hub) goes, the trick is to to use an inverted ~20 mm impact socket with a long 1/2" extension and whack it from the inside out with a big hammer, came out like a breeze too, wouldn't hurt to spray some PB blaster between the hub and bearing. I can snap a pic to show what I mean tomorrow.

Ed, can I ask a favor. I am having a heck of time locating machinist to drill my 4-lug rotors to 5. I was thinking of just buying 914-6 rotors. But some people say I need to turn them down. Can you sized up your 5-lug rotor and compare it to your orignal 4 lug rotor and tell me if the diameter and anything else is the same or different.

Thanks in Advance
Ted

No problem Ted.....I can take pics of everything for you if you like. I know that Eric is the guru on this stuff....maybe what he has stated has helped.

Ed