how to convert to 5 stud
I agree with the idea of pre-heating the whole thing before you weld it, as welding it cold would put stresses on points. You would also need the correct rods/wire to suit this sort of work.
There is info on the net about how to pre-heat, pre-welding and how to weld it and what with.
Just remember, you are playing with the bit that holds the wheels on your car.
There is info on the net about how to pre-heat, pre-welding and how to weld it and what with.
Just remember, you are playing with the bit that holds the wheels on your car.
L serious, still.
For the plugs you could drill the original holes a bit larger to suit slighly larger rod rather than trying to get rod exactly the right size.
End of the day no cop would ever be able to tell by looking, nor would know/care that L's originally had 4 studs unless they're an enthusiast. But still, i'd rather use new hubs than modifying originals, its a better solution.
End of the day no cop would ever be able to tell by looking, nor would know/care that L's originally had 4 studs unless they're an enthusiast. But still, i'd rather use new hubs than modifying originals, its a better solution.
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Yes that is what I am referring to. I run a pair of Cr0ssBread rear hubs myself, although I don't think he supplies them any more. RSR555 Paul has a line on getting similar hubs made I believe, and really anyone could get an engineering / metalwork place to make something up given some plans or an example. I have a couple of clients in this field, I should give them my hubs and see what it'd cost to replicate.
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Mine have been on the car for 10 years without any drama. I can't see any problem getting it engineered, I never bothered trying to get it done.
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Talking of illegal here is another way to get 5 stud on your 4 stud hubs
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I have noticed interest in these adaptors from Australian members of USMB is there a machinist amongst us who wants to make some sets of the "Offroad only" adaptors up?TOONGA wrote:Talking of illegal here is another way to get 5 stud on your 4 stud hubs
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But using adaptors just reduces the 5stud advantage to being able to use 5x100 wheels. Pretty much the whole point of 5stud conversion is the substantial brake upgrade.
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Here I am with the opposite problem. I have 5stud hubs but want to run Sunraysers!
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FWIW, there's a guy on USMB selling a pair of hubs (and ONLY hubs) from an XT6 for $300 US at the moment. No backing plates, no rotors, etc. I am guessing rotors could be obtained here with searching (otherwise import from rockauto for about $30 a piece, being careful to get rear AWD and not FWD), not sure on the backing plates...I think the X-**** kit used the XT6 plates modified, with Liberty calipers ?
1989 Brumby - Shiny new red paint, stroked EJ20 phase 2 SOHC with Darton sleeves bored to EJ22, Wiseco high-compression pistons, Delta 2000 grind cams , EJ/XT6 5 stud with WRX 4/2 pots, 5-speed, 86 GTS seats and so much more.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Ok, so combining the last two posts. I can put modified SF Foz rear brake mounting plates, SF Foz rear brake calipers on XT6 hubs, on to a Brumby ? I have a SF Forester here I am wrecking, so with the XT6 hubs - and some new rotors - I have everything I need ?
1989 Brumby - Shiny new red paint, stroked EJ20 phase 2 SOHC with Darton sleeves bored to EJ22, Wiseco high-compression pistons, Delta 2000 grind cams , EJ/XT6 5 stud with WRX 4/2 pots, 5-speed, 86 GTS seats and so much more.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Yes. You need to drill a few holes in the forester backing plate to match the the brumby bolt pattern. Rotate the plates a little for hand brake cable clearance before you drill. I welded some washers over the new holes for some extra "support" when I did this.
Don't forget to take photos of how the handbrake drum goes together in case you forget when reassembly time comes.
Don't forget to take photos of how the handbrake drum goes together in case you forget when reassembly time comes.
Thanks, sounds like a plan. Still trying to track down some rotors, the local Repco and Bursons stopped as soon as I said Subaru XT6, JDM and US only (Bursons at least said they would try to find something if I can provide the specs, Repco just gave up).
1989 Brumby - Shiny new red paint, stroked EJ20 phase 2 SOHC with Darton sleeves bored to EJ22, Wiseco high-compression pistons, Delta 2000 grind cams , EJ/XT6 5 stud with WRX 4/2 pots, 5-speed, 86 GTS seats and so much more.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.
Contact me for reproduction XT6 hubs...and EA82 rear discs.