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89_silvia · 01-07-2009, 02:18 PM

ok im looking for a 5 lug conversion for my s13 but im not sure which way to go. should i go with s14 spindles with 5 lugs or should i go with a conversion kit from like Ichiba? Ive done research on both but i would just like to hear some opions on both.
Thanks

projectRDM · 01-07-2009, 03:20 PM

It's your money, what do you want to do with it?

Ichiba is not OE but it costs less, and it's new.

OE is better quality but more money, especially if bought new.

*punxva* · 01-07-2009, 05:01 PM

as russ said i'd go with oem units, but then again i'm working on mine with 300zx rears since i want drum ebrake.... its all up to you, but i know i'll be getting s14 fronts oem.

5t341tH · 01-07-2009, 07:25 PM

get some ichiba's and press in new oem bearings. perfect

89_silvia · 01-07-2009, 08:31 PM

im leaning towards the s14 spindles with 5 lug and 300zx rears just cuz id rather spend the money and have it done good the first time. im always open to hearing opions tho so thanks for the opions guys.

Hawaiian240 · 01-07-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89_silvia

im leaning towards the s14 spindles with 5 lug and 300zx rears just cuz id rather spend the money and have it done good the first time. im always open to hearing opions tho so thanks for the opions guys.

Don't forget to get the S14 ball joint for the S14 spindles!

89_silvia · 01-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawaiian240

Don't forget to get the S14 ball joint for the S14 spindles!

yup i know i need the s14 ball joints, spindles, and lca's. anything else im missing?

*E Double* · 01-07-2009, 10:31 PM

do you need the LCA's? i thought you swap the S14 ball joint into the S13 LCA...

projectRDM · 01-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Double

do you need the LCA's? i thought you swap the S14 ball joint into the S13 LCA...

Correct. You can do the LCAs too if you want some more camber, they're 15mm longer.

rhd180 · 01-12-2009, 06:03 PM

would an s15 brake system work on an s13. my friend bought a full front clip with complete brake systems all around. would they work? this is on a 91 180sx RHD if it makes a difference

*FaLKoN240* · 01-12-2009, 06:35 PM

Yeah Ichiba with OEM bearings is almost as good as OEM.

Because Ichiba's bearing suck.

OEM is so good in fact, I put my OLD bearings into NEW Ichiba hubs.

eazye2000 · 01-12-2009, 07:17 PM

If you need S14 front and rear 5-lugs, let me know. I also have S14 front spindles as well. PM if you're interested.
I do not have ball joints, nor lower control arms.

fromxtor · 01-12-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhd180

would an s15 brake system work on an s13. my friend bought a full front clip with complete brake systems all around. would they work? this is on a 91 180sx RHD if it makes a difference

S15 is like the 300zx brakes IIRC, so yes

*E Double* · 01-12-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromxtor

S15 is like the 300zx brakes IIRC, so yes

yes they will work. i have S15 Spec R pads on my 30mm Z32 calipers. damn near all the brakes are the same

projectRDM · 01-12-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhd180

would an s15 brake system work on an s13. my friend bought a full front clip with complete brake systems all around. would they work? this is on a 91 180sx RHD if it makes a difference

S15 front brakes/suspension is identical to the JDM S14.

Jaketenpointo · 01-13-2009, 03:35 AM

Has anyone tried this?

eBay Motors: SILVIA 240SX S13 89-94 5 LUG CONVERSION FRONT REAR HUB (item 190268375515 end time Jan-19-09 15:26:08 PST)

Its embarrassing posting a no name ebay product, but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with them/ pressed OEM bearings into these?

HyperTek · 01-13-2009, 02:23 PM

you could drill out the front hubs for 5 lug
trim some fat off the back to make teh studs fight right.
Then replace the wheel bearings eventually.

even easier on s14
then find some 5lug rear hubs from z32 or s14

midnightouge · 01-13-2009, 02:34 PM

I'm using z32 rear hubs and J30 front hubs with oem s13 bearings pressed in.
There is a write up about it, but i cant find it.

Black_Demon · 03-17-2009, 12:51 AM

okay. i am just a little confuse and don't know if it is true but when i look on the ichiba website and they say that it comes with the oem bearing pressed in???? so is this true or not? is it just some kind of ichiba bearing or is it real oem???? here is the site ICHIBA 240SX S13 5-lug Conversion Front

LongGrain · 03-17-2009, 01:15 AM

its OEM "spec" or OEM "style"

not a real nissan product per se

i have ichiba fronts and S14 rears and have not had any problems. i swapped my 4 lug stuff with a local guy so i'm not sure if my fronts had the bearing replaced or not, but they are holding up fine for me.

hpipro4 · 03-17-2009, 01:32 AM

does anyone know if the older model of ichiba frt hub have oem bearing?

rear ichiba hubs splines to which axles? s13 right?

also z32 rear hubs won't spline on stock s13 axles correct?

thnx ya'll

90hatchie · 03-17-2009, 01:33 AM

z32 NA hubs bolt right up

*hOngsterr* · 03-17-2009, 01:34 AM

ppl have told me to go 5 lug with the s14 because OEM are stronger than the ichiba's or what not,
thats the only thing thats slowing me down from upgrading

hpipro4 · 03-17-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90hatchie

z32 NA hubs bolt right up

im guessing i have the turbo z32 rear hubs then cause s13 axles wont spline on hub....hole is too big!!!

civilized_drifter · 03-17-2009, 02:01 PM

im using s14 5lug hubs, with stock brakes, s13 lca and s13 ball joints
some pics of my front 5lug install

calehall08 · 03-19-2009, 06:24 AM

I'm using the ebay ones with brand new oem bearing pressed in for the front. And I'm just using s14 hubs in the rear

bboyswoosh87 · 09-24-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civilized_drifter

im using s14 5lug hubs, with stock brakes, s13 lca and s13 ball joints
some pics of my front 5lug install

Is there a write up on how to do this? Anyone know?

projectRDM · 09-25-2009, 05:15 AM

You bumped a six month old thread to ask how to install a ball joint? Are you really that fucking stupid?

1) Remove old ball joint.
2) Install new ball joint.

If that escapes you, wash your mouth out with buckshot. Please.

Z33dori · 09-25-2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

You bumped a six month old thread to ask how to install a ball joint? Are you really that fucking stupid?

1) Remove old ball joint.
2) Install new ball joint.

If that escapes you, wash your mouth out with buckshot. Please.

Fucking awesome
but you forgot to mention he needs to press out the BJ..... yes the BJ

bboyswoosh87 · 09-25-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

You bumped a six month old thread to ask how to install a ball joint? Are you really that fucking stupid?

1) Remove old ball joint.
2) Install new ball joint.

If that escapes you, wash your mouth out with buckshot. Please.

First of all your a prick go some where else with your god complex.

Second, You know most people use s14 ball joints on s13 LCA's. He used a s13 ball joint with s13 Front LCA's.

If your gonna talk s**** go some where else. At least I didnt open up another thread thats useless.

01-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#1
89_silvia Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: iowa Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s13 5 lug conversion ? ok im looking for a 5 lug conversion for my s13 but im not sure which way to go. should i go with s14 spindles with 5 lugs or should i go with a conversion kit from like Ichiba? Ive done research on both but i would just like to hear some opions on both. Thanks

01-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 13,863 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	It's your money, what do you want to do with it? Ichiba is not OE but it costs less, and it's new. OE is better quality but more money, especially if bought new. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#4
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 24 Posts: 2,568 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	get some ichiba's and press in new oem bearings. perfect __________________ lexus baby

01-13-2009, 02:23 PM	#17
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 12,930 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you could drill out the front hubs for 5 lug trim some fat off the back to make teh studs fight right. Then replace the wheel bearings eventually. even easier on s14 then find some 5lug rear hubs from z32 or s14 __________________ Keep it classy .

01-13-2009, 02:34 PM	#18
midnightouge Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: BayArea Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (12) Rides Gallery: midnightouge Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I'm using z32 rear hubs and J30 front hubs with oem s13 bearings pressed in. There is a write up about it, but i cant find it. __________________

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01-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#5
89_silvia Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: iowa Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im leaning towards the s14 spindles with 5 lug and 300zx rears just cuz id rather spend the money and have it done good the first time. im always open to hearing opions tho so thanks for the opions guys.

01-07-2009, 10:31 PM	#8
E Double Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vegas (Nellis AFB) Age: 28 Posts: 3,238 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	do you need the LCA's? i thought you swap the S14 ball joint into the S13 LCA...

01-12-2009, 06:03 PM	#10
rhd180 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morden, MB Age: 24 Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	would an s15 brake system work on an s13. my friend bought a full front clip with complete brake systems all around. would they work? this is on a 91 180sx RHD if it makes a difference

01-12-2009, 06:35 PM	#11
FaLKoN240 Mr. Fixit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Peninsula Posts: 12,221 Trader Rating: (51) Feedback Score: 51 reviews	Yeah Ichiba with OEM bearings is almost as good as OEM. Because Ichiba's bearing suck. OEM is so good in fact, I put my OLD bearings into NEW Ichiba hubs.

01-12-2009, 07:17 PM	#12
eazye2000 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Inverness, FL Age: 30 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you need S14 front and rear 5-lugs, let me know. I also have S14 front spindles as well. PM if you're interested. I do not have ball joints, nor lower control arms.

01-13-2009, 03:35 AM	#16
Jaketenpointo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chico, Ca Age: 25 Posts: 492 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Has anyone tried this? eBay Motors: SILVIA 240SX S13 89-94 5 LUG CONVERSION FRONT REAR HUB (item 190268375515 end time Jan-19-09 15:26:08 PST) Its embarrassing posting a no name ebay product, but I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with them/ pressed OEM bearings into these?

03-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#19
Black_Demon Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sacramento Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	okay. i am just a little confuse and don't know if it is true but when i look on the ichiba website and they say that it comes with the oem bearing pressed in???? so is this true or not? is it just some kind of ichiba bearing or is it real oem???? here is the site ICHIBA 240SX S13 5-lug Conversion Front

03-17-2009, 01:15 AM	#20
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,724 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	its OEM "spec" or OEM "style" not a real nissan product per se i have ichiba fronts and S14 rears and have not had any problems. i swapped my 4 lug stuff with a local guy so i'm not sure if my fronts had the bearing replaced or not, but they are holding up fine for me.

03-17-2009, 01:32 AM	#21
hpipro4 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: norcal 530 Posts: 874 Trader Rating: (68) Feedback Score: 68 reviews	does anyone know if the older model of ichiba frt hub have oem bearing? rear ichiba hubs splines to which axles? s13 right? also z32 rear hubs won't spline on stock s13 axles correct? thnx ya'll

03-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#22
90hatchie Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: yorktown hts ny Age: 24 Posts: 2,988 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	z32 NA hubs bolt right up

03-17-2009, 02:01 PM	#25
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 24 Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im using s14 5lug hubs, with stock brakes, s13 lca and s13 ball joints some pics of my front 5lug install __________________

03-19-2009, 06:24 AM	#26
calehall08 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Age: 23 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm using the ebay ones with brand new oem bearing pressed in for the front. And I'm just using s14 hubs in the rear __________________

09-25-2009, 05:15 AM	#28
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 39 Posts: 13,863 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You bumped a six month old thread to ask how to install a ball joint? Are you really that fucking stupid? 1) Remove old ball joint. 2) Install new ball joint. If that escapes you, wash your mouth out with buckshot. Please. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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