Oh okay guys, help me out here...................I have a 4th gen lude and I want to do a 5 lug conversion but I don't know which is best to go for......I was just wondering if I can use the 5th gen lude base model to do my 5 lug conversion.......Will it work or it is compatible with the 4th gen lude????????????.....Will I have to change my upper control arms to the 5th gen lude as well (base model)......??????????? Any suggestions and advices is really appreciate..................

 

Well, 1st I have to ask why? Do you really need to be able to use 5 lug wheels? Are you racing this car?

Second I will say there are more write-ups than I can remember....So SEARCH!

I would do some seriousy thinking about how much you need it.

 

The reason why I want to do a 5 lug conversion is because I feel there are more wheels/rims option to chose from a 5 lug pattern.........And No I'm not modifying my car to be a race car for whatever reason..........I just tend to like the wheels/rims that are available for 5 lug pattern.......that all......

 

come on man be easy on him. I gotta admit,5th gen blades look better on a 4th gen.also ,the aftermarket options are alot better with 5 lugz.

 

- 5th generation NON-SH front knuckles with hub assemblies
- 5th generation rear spindles with hub assemblies (entire knuckle NOT needed)
- 4th generation VTEC front calipers/brackets or 5th generation front calipers/brackets. - 5th generation or 4th generation VTEC front brake pads
- Any 4th or 5th generation rear brake pads.
- 5th generation front and rear rotors

 

Waste of time/money JUST for Street Wheels......
Now if he said he needed Wheel Selection so he could run 17x9s with 245/40/17s for RoadRacing! I give it a
Function>Fashion
Just my .02 though

 

Thanks, Apex1972 for your thoughts and insight......so All the things you listed are the things I need to have for the 5 lug coversion correct....??????

 

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I think its worth every penny. to each his own.

 

Hahaha.......
Cost and time req'd?

 

well that would depend on where you source your 5 lug parts from.why are ya so worried about what this person wants to do to their car? mind ya bizz if you can't be helpful.

 

Thanks Apex1972 for your suggestion and advice.......I really appreciate....

 

no problem. glad I can help you ruin your car with a wasteful mod. just kidding do it. its not much harder than doing a full brake job.

 

I will take that as NOT RUDE.........
Potentially saving someone $500-1000 and time spent IS being helpful...
I am the voice of reason.....

fIXED


Dude, find some nice 4 lug wheels and be done........Is everything else up to PAR on your car?

 

rude,no sarcasm,yes. I mean if the guy wants to spend HIS money,whats the problem?

 

again......I am the voice of reason. I take some pride in BEING A When it comes to wasting money on useless crap.
Are those Mad Tight JDM wheels worth spending money on a 5 lug swap and the time or money it takes to install? IF the OP cna answer YES.....go 4 it dog!

 

Pretty much my car has been running fine............but thanks for the advices.......I see what I can do..............

 

<<----Actually Races
<<----Runs 4 lug
<<----Has NEVER spent more than $100 on a New wheel
<<----Doesn't believe in 17s

 

the only reason I would do this swap on my own car would be to use the 5th gen wheels.I just really like that black one with the blades on it.

 

Function>Fashion
Maybe I just hate working on cars....

 

Oh my god. Who cares? You're both right. People have cars for different reasons. I was just lurking in here to see if someone actually has anything useful to say. I agree with NirVTEC on Function>Fashion, but some people don't give a ****. (auto Preludes with LED's and body kits and whatnot) This thread is exactly why I never post. $.02 has to add up for a while for it to be worth anything.

Just my two cents.

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Having all the necessary parts and tools on hand before starting will make your life much easier, as will having a second vehicle to run to the parts store if needed. This is by no means intended to be a comprehensive technical instruction manual, and user assumes all liability and risk.

Inspect the wheel bearings on all your 5-lug parts, and if anything is loose or suspected to be bad replace it NOW. Dropping the front knuckles off at a shop to have the bearings pressed is much easier, cheaper, and faster than having them do it once on the car.

Parts Needed:
- 5th generation NON-SH front knuckles with hub assemblies
- 5th generation rear spindles with hub assemblies (entire knuckle NOT needed)
- 4th generation VTEC front calipers/brackets or 5th generation front calipers/brackets. *NOT needed if your 4th generation vehicle is a VTEC*
- 5th generation or 4th generation VTEC front brake pads
- Any 4th or 5th generation rear brake pads.
- 5th generation front and rear rotors
- 4 more lug nuts
- 5-lug wheels/tires of choice
- 2 large flat washers
- 2 new front wheel bearings (optional)

Tools Needed:
- 3/8� drive rachet and metric sockets (10, 14, 17, 19 should be all you need)
- ½� drive flex handle
- 36 mm axle socket
- Leverage-enhancing pipe of your choice.
- SMALL pitman arm puller or your ball joint removal tool of choice.
- Assorted basic hand tools including hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, pry bar, etc, etc
- HELMS MANUAL *just buy one*



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