4 lug to 5 lug conversion

[tychain99]

what do i need to convert the 4 lug 924, to 5x130 bolt pattern. Some guy on a VW forum was talking about buying adapter/spacers which would make the changed,. seemed expensive. Also it seems like it would take away strength. I can get the parts from a 944, or later 924, but what do i actually need to have so i can look for the parts separate as opposed to buying a separate donor car.. thanks..

[ideola]

I have everything you need, boxed up and ready to go:
Ideola's Garage: Used Suspension Swag for Transaxle Porsches

[962porsche]

i'm junking 2 of my early 944's . so if you need any thing send me a PM .

[jrbennett]

I think the cheapest solution is to buy drums and rotors that are drilled for 5 bolt.
If I'm not mistaken, the 4bolt 924 uses the sme drums and rotors as a Beetle.

I used these parts on my '69 Beetle

C13-22-2963-B - FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTOR - 5 X 130MM PORSCHE 911 BOLT PATTERN - FIT ALL W/DISC BRAKES BEETLE/GHIA 47-79 / TYPE-3 66-2/71

C23-501-310 - 5 X 130mm BOLT PATTERN REAR BRAKE DRUM BEETLE / GHIA 68-79 (OVERSIZED)

[FrenchToast]

I would advise against the adapters. They create a large cantilever the hubs likely aren't designed for.

Given jrbennett's advice, looks like you have to decide if you want all discs or not.

Take Care!

[Rasta Monsta]

Ugh, that Ebay crap is. . .umm. . .crap.

Ideola's setup is cheap for what you get, and is the right way to do it. No brainer really. . .