4 lug to 5 lug swap [Archive] - The Galant Center

dmdvzla

01-31-2009, 01:17 PM

I searched but did not find any threads on this subject.

Does anybody know what is involved to replace my 4 lug pattern rims to a 5 lug pattern as the newer Galants?? I am shopping for new rims but there is more variety on 5 lug than 4 lug.

mko

01-31-2009, 01:22 PM

dmdvzla

01-31-2009, 01:38 PM

You need 5 lug rear hubs, 5 lug rear rotors /you can also redrill them/

I didnt get to press out the 4 lug front hubs, but got new 5 lug spindles. Also, the 95-00 Avenger or Serbring come with ABS, so youll have the holes for the sensors.

Redrill or get 95-99 Eclipse RS, GS, GST 5 lug rotors or 00-03 galant single piston front rotors

So, I don't need to get new brake calipers (front and rear) to do this conversion?? I could just use the original ones on my GS?
Now, is this a hard task to do or is it fairly easy (I see you have already done it)

starh4x

01-31-2009, 01:44 PM

I think for me I can steal legnum hubs or vr4 Galant hubs if I ever wanted 5 stud.

mko

01-31-2009, 03:37 PM

So, I don't need to get new brake calipers (front and rear) to do this conversion?? I could just use the original ones on my GS?
Now, is this a hard task to do or is it fairly easy (I see you have already done it)

Nah, its easy, it should take you 2-3-4 hours

Blue Ice

01-31-2009, 11:57 PM

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=14351
you must not have searched too hard.

dmdvzla

02-01-2009, 02:58 PM

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=14351
you must not have searched too hard.

Thanks for the info, I did not find that thread because the tittle was "7G Rear Drum to Disk". My car came stock with rear disc brakes so I only wanted to find out about the 5 lug swap (front and rear)
I'm still not sure what I need for the front swap?? and second, the hubs and spindles I need could be from any 2g eclipse (turbo or non-turbo)???

mko

02-01-2009, 03:28 PM

95-00 avenger or sebring is more likely cuz its more common for these to have ABS,; 95-99 Eclipse only GSX came with ABS, but not sure

Blue Ice

02-02-2009, 03:40 AM

DOHCstunr

02-02-2009, 08:23 AM

there is a guy on ebay that sells brand new abs rear hubs for for 75 shipped for each pair.
thats where I got my rear hubs.

front hubs are the same whether you have abs or not.

mko

02-02-2009, 08:29 AM

youre right, I never paid attention cuz I dont have abs

dmdvzla

02-02-2009, 07:59 PM

there is a guy on ebay that sells brand new abs rear hubs for for 75 shipped for each pair.
thats where I got my rear hubs.

front hubs are the same whether you have abs or not.

So, do I just have to buy the front and rear hubs plus the front and rear rotors fro the swap?? no front knuckles or rear spindles.....I am sorry, I am a little confused with the terminology.

Could someone please post a list of the exact parts I need so I can take it to the dealer...THANKS!
And also what place is recommended to buy this stuff without braking the bank (hubs and perhaps drilled rotors??

dmdvzla

02-02-2009, 08:06 PM

The part number for the abs 5 lug hub assembly will most likely be the same for all models. I know for sure that the 2g eclipse hub will fit. the abs hub assemblies will have the gear like teeth as shown in this picture.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/MrHighC/Blue%20Ice/rearassclose.jpg
Since There have been some guys that told me the swap has to be from a 2G eclipse I went ahead and called Mitsu today. They confermed all hubs for 2G Eclipse are the same (turbo and non-turbo with 4 disc brakes) supossedly all GST and GSX came ABS not GS nor RS models. From what car did you do the swap? I mean NOT the rear drum to disc, but the 5 lug convertion?

mko

02-02-2009, 09:24 PM

dmdvzla, if you need ABS 5 lug rear hubs, let me know. i can get them for you. pm me.

dmdvzla

02-02-2009, 09:48 PM

dmdvzla, if you need abs 5 lug rear hubs, let me know. I can get them for you. Pm me.

pm sent

dmdvzla

02-04-2009, 07:25 PM

The part number for the abs 5 lug hub assembly will most likely be the same for all models. I know for sure that the 2g eclipse hub will fit. the abs hub assemblies will have the gear like teeth as shown in this picture.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/MrHighC/Blue%20Ice/rearassclose.jpg

When you did the front swap, did you just unpressed the hub from your original knuckle and put the 5 lug hub, or did you replaced the whole thing?? if you did, from what car did you get it from?

Thanks

Blue Ice

02-05-2009, 01:36 AM

i think it talks about how to press out the hub from the knuckle. Which that is what i did to get the hub out. i did not have to change the whole knuckle, but i did, becasue i destryed the ABS sensor when trying to get the initial 4 lug hub out. i think i later explain how to get the hub out if it is seized with rust. If you have access to a press, then you can get the hub out with that, sand down the rust inside the hub casing, then intall the new hub.

sorry for any misspelled words, i've been drinking :D