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> 914 with 5 lug wheels, How to tell what year 911 suspension
warrenoliver
post May 26 2015, 05:44 PM
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I have a 72, 2.0 converted to 5 lug wheels. I assume the front end is from a 911 but how do I tell the vintage? I want to replace my front suspension bushings and I don't want to order the wrong ones. Is there an easy way to tell what I have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

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post May 26 2015, 05:57 PM
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Pictures might help.
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post May 26 2015, 06:30 PM
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5 lug wheels does not necessarily mean 911 suspension.

It could be a PMB type conversion.
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post May 26 2015, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 26 2015, 06:57 PM) *

Pictures might help.


I can take pics but it will help if I know what part of the suspension to take a picture of. I don't have a lift so a pic of the underside will be difficult. I can pop off one of the wheels and hope that will show enough detail.
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post May 26 2015, 07:19 PM
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PMB 5 lug conversion kit:

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post May 26 2015, 08:52 PM
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there were 3 different 911 front suspensions of the era that can be fitted - different lower ball joint attachment to control arm is the primary indicator, earliest 911 was crap but were cheap on market for el-cheapo minded converters

then there were 2 different brake caliper "ear" spacings - M & A" - measure those & you will have narrowed it down a lot

- go look at PMB website for much info
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post May 26 2015, 08:53 PM
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Need pictures.
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post May 26 2015, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 26 2015, 09:53 PM) *

Need pictures.


Here are a few I just tookAttached Image Attached ImageAttached Image
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post May 26 2015, 09:39 PM
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911T struts.

M-Calipers and 20mm vented rotors

All 911 bearings will be the same from 65-89. You'll need two inner wheel bearings, two outer wheel bearings and two wheel seals.

Exact same as the 914-6

Hook up the through body bar while you're in there and ditch the under body bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post May 26 2015, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ May 26 2015, 10:39 PM) *

911T struts.

M-Calipers and 20mm vented rotors

All 911 bearings will be the same from 65-89. You'll need two inner wheel bearings, two outer wheel bearings and two wheel seals.

Exact same as the 914-6

Hook up the through body bar while you're in there and ditch the under body bar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)



I'm looking for front bushings not bearings but thanks for the ID on the front end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

You lost me on the through body bar comment. I have the under body bar that I know needs bushings also. Is that not the stock bar? Do I have a through body bar?

Thanks for the help.

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post May 26 2015, 10:09 PM
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From the pictures, the through body away is still installed. It looks like you just need drop links.
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post May 26 2015, 10:11 PM
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Away= sway bar


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post May 26 2015, 10:16 PM
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Blue underbody, red through body.

You'll need drop links as mentioned above and u tabs welded or bolted onto the top of the A arms.
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post May 26 2015, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ May 26 2015, 11:09 PM) *

From the pictures, the through body away is still installed. It looks like you just need drop links.



Man, nothing is simple! I hadn't even entertained the thought of messing with the sway bar other than replacing the bushings on that also. I wasn't aware that the car had the through body style.

Where do I get the drop links and associated hardware? If I use the through body sway bar, do I have to reinforce the sheet metal so I don't tear it if I do some autocross?

Guess I am learning more about the front suspension than I thought I would.
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post May 27 2015, 12:50 AM
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post May 27 2015, 06:20 AM
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post May 27 2015, 08:05 AM
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I am very happy with my under sway bar. Less options, but less to stress about.
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