How much does a 4 to 5 lug nut conversion cost?

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Glyph
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Approximately of ciourse. And how easy/difficult is it to convert? I just found a killer deal on a set of wheels used but they're the 5 lug setup. The specs are as follows - 4 X 18" Falken Torque 5 wheels- Gunmetal Alloy Rims - 18" diameter by 8" width - 5/114.3 mm bolt pattern. - 35 mm offset Will those work on my '93 vert?

I think I can get them for $300 - $350. Does anyone know if that's a good deal. They're real sexy looking. That I do know. Here's a pic...



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probably $500 or so for hubs to change from 4 to 5 lugs. Then you have to get your brake discs redrilled to fit onto the 5 lugs.

pretty expensive if the only reason you want it is for a set of wheels.

On the other hand, if you want a Z32 brake upgrade, wheels, etc... then perhaps that cost is worth spreading out.


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Actually...considering the fact that you can add Z32 brakes and still retain your 4 lug setup, the only real reason to go 5 lug IS to have a wider selection of wheels to run... but nowadays, you have a number of 4 lug wheels avl in the US with better fitments, so sometimes it's better to save the money of going 5 lug, and apply it towards a good set of wheels instead, esp. if you're on a budget.

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I'm in the process of the 5lug swap, mainly because I'm using the z32 brakes and s14 SE wheels are a cheap 5lug wheel.

My cost so far (not including the calipers & brake lines):

2 rear s14 hubs and SE wheels: $27.17

madcowvert
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when i did my conversion it was like $300 with no wheels $500 if you include all the brakes..

just get z32 rear 5 lugs they go on ebay for like $50, a set of s14 4lug spindels @ a junk yard for $30 and then go to nissan and buy the front 5lug hubs for $100 x 2 and if you want you can do what some people dont and buy the front s14 ball joints $60.

total of $340

( these numbers are off the top of my head and can be over or under!)

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if you can't find s14SE fronts in the junkyards, can't afford new ones, or don't want to have to drill anything, this is a cheap solution:http://hpautoworks.chainreacti...=1100

and since you can use the rears off a Z32 and they are all over you should be able to get a set of rear hubs for under $100 pretty easily from a junkyard. I got my S14SE spindles for $50 each for all 4 corners.


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