5 -lug conversion questions Options

[jmargush]

I have a line on a 69 912 front and rear suspension.

Would this be a viable donor to set a 914 up for 5-lug?

Are any of the rear parts applicable, i.e. hubs/axels, calipers?

Would Cookie cutter rims fit this set up on a narrow body car?

[jmargush]

So more questions after reading Eric's post.

Are there any advantages to using the rear calipers form the '69 912? I assume I would loose the stock E brake function without some work around.

On the front struts will the '69 struts accept the existing koni cartridge that I currently have in my 914 struts?

[mepstein]

So more questions after reading Eric's post.

Are there any advantages to using the rear calipers form the '69 912? I assume I would loose the stock E brake function without some work around.

On the front struts will the '69 struts accept the existing koni cartridge that I currently have in my 914 struts?

Are there any advantages to using the rear calipers form the '69 912? I assume I would loose the stock E brake function without some work around.

Th rear 912 brakes would be a slightly better match than the stock 914 brakes but you would need to install the 912 e-brake and use the Tangerine Racing adaptor kit. I would just stick with the stock 914 rear caliper, rebuild it, use good pads and new soft lines.

On the front struts will the '69 struts accept the existing koni cartridge that I currently have in my 914 struts?
I don't believe so. I think you have to use koni's built to fit boge struts.

Switching to 5 lug is never cheap. The core parts are only part of the solution. Count on everything needing a rebuild, new pads, rotors, soft lines, bearings, ball joints, etc.