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> 5-lug rear conversion. Can it be this simple?, am I on the right track?
ChicagoChris
post Dec 3 2005, 08:30 AM
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I want to convert the rear of my '72 to 5-lug. I know I can get the rear hubs redrilled. But what about changing everything.

I have been offered the hubs and 1/2-shafts from a '71 911. Can I just bolt them on? Is it that simple?

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post Dec 3 2005, 02:33 PM
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use eric....

either, new bearings and redrilled 914 hubs (CHEAPEST)
or buy his 5 lug control arms
-new bearings bushings etc...just bolt em on.
(easiest...but mo expensive)
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ChicagoChris   5-lug rear conversion. Can it be this simple?   Dec 3 2005, 08:30 AM
michel richard   Don't know all the details off the top of my h...   Dec 3 2005, 09:17 AM
lagunero   Contact Eric Shea. He's in the Resources secti...   Dec 3 2005, 09:37 AM
jim912928   I did this a year ago....only need two parts....hu...   Dec 3 2005, 09:42 AM
SirAndy     Dec 3 2005, 01:57 PM
JOHNMAN   I'll sell my pair of 914-6 stub axles for ...   Dec 3 2005, 02:43 PM
jim912928   That's a good deal..grab them and they'll ...   Dec 3 2005, 04:53 PM
Mar7ck   1969 hubs and stub axles will do the trick. No spa...   Dec 3 2005, 07:38 PM
Mar7ck   oh yeah that's a 1969 911.   Dec 3 2005, 07:39 PM
Mar7ck   This is what it looks like!!!   Dec 3 2005, 07:44 PM
ChicagoChris   All good stuff. I think I will be going with Eric...   Dec 3 2005, 07:51 PM
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