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NNOCENT
06-11-2010, 03:09 PM
i'm converting my s13 coupe to 5lug.

rear is a complete z32 swap (already completed)

front, i have sourced 5lug s14 hubs, my question is:

can I use s14 4lug OR s14 5lug front spindle/knuckles? Is there any difference? Either will work, or do I have to find a 5 lug car to get the correct spindles?

thanks in advance.

also plan to swap the s14 ball joints into my s13 LCA's, and should be pretty piece of cake from there.

japslapsilvia
06-11-2010, 03:13 PM
yes u can use 4lug OR 5 lug S14 spindle....they are both the same

ThatGuy
06-11-2010, 03:13 PM
S13 front struts/coilovers use 12mm bolts.

S14 front uprights use 14mm bolts.

3 options:
1) Drill out the S13 struts/coilovers to an OD of 14mm.
2) Slide sleeves into the S14 uprights with an ID of 12mm.
3) Buy coilovers with S14 lower mounts.

g6civcx
06-12-2010, 02:38 AM
You may want to check prices on the aftermarket bolt in 5 lug upgrades. Compare that with cost/effort of locating used parts. You know how hard it is to find S14s in the yards.

Another option for you to think about.

negrosx13
06-12-2010, 03:34 AM
they sell the sleeves,They go for like 35buckshttp://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-15342291949654_2108_105249196