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boostintt
10-05-2008, 05:41 PM
so im doing a 5 lug conv on my 98 kouki. front are easy..

now on the rear....

whats easier.

-take the rear spindle off and then replace the hubs?

or

-take the axles off, leave spindles on and replace hubs?

im sure its easier to just take off the axles, just wanna make sure this is the right way. i took a peak today and i'll b getting to it tomorrow. :naughty:
LongGrain
10-05-2008, 05:44 PM
when we did mine we disconnected the RUCA, toe rod, and axle so we could tilt the spindle enough to get an impact driver back there to get the bolts. then we used an air hammer to slowly work the hubs out.
Pank
10-05-2008, 05:45 PM
1. search.
2. search
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boostintt
10-05-2008, 06:20 PM
when we did mine we disconnected the RUCA, toe rod, and axle so we could tilt the spindle enough to get an impact driver back there to get the bolts. then we used an air hammer to slowly work the hubs out.
thanks :)

1. search.
2. search
3. a hot dog
4. search
:rolleyes:
THEMkris
10-05-2008, 11:53 PM
do you really need an impact gun to do the job? i mean a breaker bar is sufficient enough.
boostintt
10-06-2008, 09:52 PM
what other front hubs will work on my 98 kouki?
blackrms13
10-06-2008, 10:26 PM
any s14 SE hub should work
boostintt
10-07-2008, 11:10 AM
any s14 SE hub should work
how about from any other car model?? any of the infinitis? any other nissan?
blackrms13
10-07-2008, 11:39 AM
rear Z32 NA hubs
timlush
10-07-2008, 12:27 PM
rear Z32 NA hubs

What are you talking about? Rear hubs will not work on the front of his S14. The only ones that will work are S14 hubs or aftermarket conversion hubs. That's it.
blackrms13
10-07-2008, 02:14 PM
oh i was saying rear z32 na hubs work on the rear

front just get oem s14 hubs
boostintt
10-15-2008, 03:16 PM
will oem 5lug rear s14 rotors work with the rear 300zx hubs?
projectRDM
10-15-2008, 03:44 PM
will oem 5lug rear s14 rotors work with the rear 300zx hubs?

If the hubs are the same (which they are, you know that from this thread), how would the rotors not work?

Think about it.
Touge180sx
10-19-2008, 12:58 AM
If you need S14 front 5 lug hubs/spindle let me know I just got a set!
mikeyyy
10-20-2008, 11:04 PM
will the front hubs from a z32 bolt right onto a s14 with no problem? Also, does it matter if the z32 is a turbo or not for the front?
THEMkris
10-20-2008, 11:12 PM
no. only s14 fronts or aftermarket hubs only work for the front
apex
10-21-2008, 04:33 AM
do you really need an impact gun to do the job? i mean a breaker bar is sufficient enough.
dont forget the PB blaster
mikeyyy
10-21-2008, 10:42 AM
anybody have any good reviews on aftermarket hubs they have used for the conversion? i have done some research and havent been able to find anything that i think is reputable. Also, when converting from 4-5lug, are the calipers interchangeable? i know you'll have to change out the rotors for sure, but ive heard of people using the same calipers. Just want to confirm since i myself am going 5-lug next week.
apex
10-21-2008, 07:44 PM
anybody have any good reviews on aftermarket hubs they have used for the conversion? i have done some research and havent been able to find anything that i think is reputable. Also, when converting from 4-5lug, are the calipers interchangeable? i know you'll have to change out the rotors for sure, but ive heard of people using the same calipers. Just want to confirm since i myself am going 5-lug next week.

s13
Ichiba bearings go out i had mine for 9 months now and need new bearings already
but can get new ones for 60bux

yea u can use same calipers u can use the same rotors to if u redrill them to
5lug if its s13 just but se s14 rotors same size if u dont redrill ur old ones
FaLKoN240
10-21-2008, 11:38 PM
The easiest way to do it is

Take off wheels

Disconnect brakes (Use transmission if you need to stop the rotating assembly)

Rotate axles to get to the 4 bolts in the spindle that hold the hub in place

Get all four bolts out

Hit hub on top and bottom with a BFH til the hub is loose

Replace old 4 lug hub with 5 lug hub

Reinstall in reverse order.

I've done it so many times I can do the rears by myself in like 20 minutes.
Baron Fel
10-29-2008, 01:21 PM
anyone know the torque spec for the nut that attaches the hub to the spindle for the front?
timlush
10-29-2008, 01:22 PM
will the front hubs from a z32 bolt right onto a s14 with no problem? Also, does it matter if the z32 is a turbo or not for the front?

Did you not read what I posted already in this thread?

The only ones that will work are S14 hubs or aftermarket conversion hubs. That's it.