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brownie Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2004 Posts: 196
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:58 pm Post subject: 4 Lug to Wide 5 Conversion |
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I know the topic has been brought up before but i cant seem to find it.I have a 72 square i want to convert to wide 5 with out using adapters, whats the best way to do it any tips thanks _________________ 56 oval
57 single cab
65 ez camper
wife=72 squareback
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22358 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:38 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Lug to Wide 5 Conversion |
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brownie wrote: |
I know the topic has been brought up before but i cant seem to find it.I have a 72 square i want to convert to wide 5 with out using adapters, whats the best way to do it any tips thanks |
It depends on how you want to go about it. You can convert the rear easy enough, just hunt up some wide 5 Type 3 drums (they're a bolt on). Or, you can use a wide 5 rear disc bug kit.
For the front, it's either 65 and earlier spindles and drums, or modify a set of 66 to 71 spindles, and bolt on a wide 5 disc bug kit (there's a thread link on doing that in the sticky) , or buy a CSP wide 5 disc kit and bolt it on.
I hope this helps. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
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chink13 Samba Member
Joined: May 07, 2009 Posts: 143 Location: Ocean Springs, MS
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:06 am Post subject: |
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I have half inch spacers an wheel adaptors on the front, the spacer to clear the calipers, also using 2000 bug lug bolt for the front!! the calipers and 67 bug brakes on the rear with a spacer behind the axle nut |
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brownie Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2004 Posts: 196
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:51 am Post subject: Re: 4 Lug to Wide 5 Conversion |
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Bobnotch wrote: |
brownie wrote: |
I know the topic has been brought up before but i cant seem to find it.I have a 72 square i want to convert to wide 5 with out using adapters, whats the best way to do it any tips thanks |
It depends on how you want to go about it. You can convert the rear easy enough, just hunt up some wide 5 Type 3 drums (they're a bolt on). Or, you can use a wide 5 rear disc bug kit.
For the front, it's either 65 and earlier spindles and drums, or modify a set of 66 to 71 spindles, and bolt on a wide 5 disc bug kit (there's a thread link on doing that in the sticky) , or buy a CSP wide 5 disc kit and bolt it on.
I hope this helps. |
Thanks for the info _________________ 56 oval
57 single cab
65 ez camper
wife=72 squareback
http://beachesbugsbuses.com/
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brownie Samba Member
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Erik G Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2002 Posts: 13247 Location: Tejas!
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:02 am Post subject: |
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brownie wrote: |
Just looked at that set for the front ouch $1000 , i wonder if you can mod a earlier beetle disc brake kit on the front anyone know ? |
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Bobnotch Samba Member
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brownie Samba Member
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ataraxia Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 4504 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:08 am Post subject: |
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If you decide to use the EMPI Type 1 ball joint front discs-you'll want the spacer for centering the bracket to drill new holes.
I have the spacer and don't need it. PM me if you want it. |
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