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| mtndawg |
Aug 9 2026, 08:54 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Granite Bay, Ca Member No.: 9,985 Region Association: None
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I have a ‘73 6 conversion 2.7l and a previous owner put on bmw brakes with stock 4 lug wheels. The car drives fine but I want to put on 5 lug Fuchs, which I have. I also have 911 struts with calipers that need to be refinished. I’ll get pmb involved for this. The calipers are not the fancy light weight version. Here’s my question…would it be worth the effort and $ to locate a full steering rack instead of just using the struts I have? Should I consider buying the lighter calipers rather than getting my current 911 calipers refinished? Would love to hear from people that have done this… Note: I’m just driving, not racing. The 5 lug Fuchs don’t fit over the bmw caliper.
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| Shivers |
Aug 9 2026, 09:35 AM
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,512 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
If you are fine with the trans and axles you are using the URO hubs worked fine
For me. Pressed in no problem. You will need to change the wheel bearings and lug bolts. If you are happy with your front suspension just get 911 3.5” caliper spacing struts, hubs, rotors, ball joints and wedge pins. May need to get an adapter for your hydraulic line for the new caliper. What ever you choose. These are the rear hubs and stub axles slipped in: |
mtndawg Struts/steering/brakes update Aug 9 2026, 08:54 AM
Montreal914 If you haven't already, I would read this to s... Aug 9 2026, 09:12 AM
brant It’s mostly a cosmetic change
Won’t improve ha... Aug 9 2026, 09:34 AM
914Sixer Driver cars do not need lighter calipers. Just us... Aug 9 2026, 09:35 AM
Jack Standz
I have a ‘73 6 conversion 2.7l and a previous o... Aug 9 2026, 09:56 AM
mepstein If you want a better ride, get all the suspension ... Aug 9 2026, 10:37 AM![]() ![]() |
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