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911 front hubs, Can I use them |
Howie's 914 |
Jan 31 2009, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 29-June 04 From: Greensboro, NC Member No.: 2,273 |
I was wondering if I can use 911 front hubs. I can not find a front suspension for my 5-lug conversion. If I can use 911 front hubs what years?
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GeorgeRud |
Jan 31 2009, 04:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
You need the entire front strut assembly. The 911 strut will bolt onto the 914 A-arm (just be sure it's the right ball joint - there were two types of attachments), and then you should be all set. I upgraded mine to 911 Carrera struts (84-89 type) to get the larger brakes, and it fits easily.
Look around, you should be able to find some struts fairly easily from the usual used parts sources. If you use some from 911SCs or later, you will also have the larger bolt spacing that allows for larger brake calipers if you wish. |
RJMII |
Jan 31 2009, 05:01 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
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Eric_Shea |
Jan 31 2009, 05:27 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
What George said.
914 spindles are too small for the 911 hubs. The 911 had a slightly beefier spindle hence the bearings etc. won't work. Keep looking. You'll find some. If it's just 5-lug you're looking for, there are a couple 911 front ends cheap in the Sac. area on Craigslist. They are early and have expensive ball joints and solid rotors but, that would get you there for sure. I have a set of T-Struts but they may be sold. The are $275.00 as is, w/hubs or $375.00 after they come back from the powdercoater. I believe they are sold though. |
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