280zx 5 stud conversion

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ZedZillaZ32
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Anyone know if I can use the z32 hubs to convert my 280 to 5 stud?

I already have z32 4 pot calipers for the front and z32 rear, may aswell try the hubs also right?

If not what other options are out there?

cheers guys


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evildky
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it ain't easu, you'll have to weld at lest part of the z32 axle housing oonto the s130 swing arm, to my knowledge no one has done that, the z31 stubaxle has been welded to the s30 to allow for use of z31 axles on the s30, the z31 5 lug axles are a lot more similar to the s130's and might go in wihtout too much drama and thats what I'd recoment, also ross at modern motorsports can weld and redrill your stub axles to fit 5 lug

as for the front the z32's might slide right on with a bearing change, I know the z31's fit right on but the problem is they have more positive offset that the stock hubs so either way you'll have more positive offset on your front wheels, as for the calipers, you'll have to make your own brakets as this is not a popular swap, ross at modern motorsports is likely the best source for brake upgrades on the s130


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