will rear 914 6 hubs work w/ 914 4 axle shafts? Options

[pnewman]

Sorry for the newbie question. I am looking at putting a pair of 914 6 rear swing arms on my 914 4 lugger to do the 5 lug conversion thing and was concerned about the 4 bolt axle shafts fitting through the hubs.

I am sure this is a no brainer for you guys.

thanks, Pete

[Eric_Shea]

Sorry Pete... we're confusing you with our dribble. Almost as bad as a full on hijack. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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my understanding from our discussion... So w/ this pair of swing arms (from a 914 / 6) I would have to use my 914 / 4 axle shafts (they are 4 bolt) and find a pair of 914 /6 axle stubs ( which I am of the understanding that it has a matching 4 bolt pattern) and will be able to connect the axle to the swing arms for a happy 5 lug conversion / marriage!

This may be correct but, we need to know what you have first.

My point about the control arms being the same is more pragmatic than analytical, I've seen someone trying to pawn off -6 arms for $600 and they are identical to the -4 arms you can buy for $50. If there is a different tab to mount the oil line (which is on all early control arms I've seen and not on the laters) I could duplicate it and weld it on for a whoppin $10 bucks.

Here's Question #1: Is the 5-lug 914-6 hub still in the arm?

If so then yes, what you've mentioned above is correct. Your missing link will be the over-priced 914-6 stub axle. Mittlemotor use to be the best buy as they would stick a set of replicas on eBay every other week and usually get around $250-300 for them. I've read they stopped that practice. Shipping from them was around $50.00

If not, then I'd recommend you go the route the 'sober' Slits mentions above. One's $135.00 and the other is $600 plus, and there's no true advantage.

Question #2: When you say your axle shaft is 4 bolt; you mean your CV right? Again, I want to make sure this isn't being confused with a 4-bolt 'hub'. 914 and 914-6 CV's are 4 bolt.