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Old 12-30-07, 08:51 PM
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What's the going rate for a 5-lug swap

I've got a 1st-gen GSL-SE that I'd like to adapt FC brakes to using respeed's kit. I have access to an S5 vert, but would like to use 4-lug hubs instead of 5-lug. I can talk to the guy with the vert and buy his hubs, calipers, uprights, etc but would need to resell them to someone and swap in order to get some 4-lug hubs that I can use.

I'm trying to decide if it's worth my while to buy the guy's 5-lug setup and downgrade to the 4-lug, and I know I'll have to pony up some cash for the hardware. Is there an established going rate for 5-lug swap hardware?
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check the classifieds section. i sold a 5 lug swap minus calipers for $100, that seems to be the going rate. add calipers maybe $150-$200. 4 lug hubs should be cheap because nobody seems to want them.
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i sold my spare 5 lug for 300 shipped from wisconsin to oregon
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Okay. Well, it looks like it would at least be worth my while to pull the 5-lug and swap with a buyer to get me the 4-lug that I'd need for the SE. Thanks guys.
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I paid 250 for mine with rebuilt calipers and SS lines, off a wrecked 91 vert.
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Got a parts car for $200. Among many other things pulled off, there was the 5 lug swap (everything including wheels).
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Well I got the front hubs, but the rears are a serious bi**h and a half to get off when you've just got manual tools. I left the rear calipers mounted with loose screws, took the 3 pivot points loose, and absolutely couldn't budge the nut for the axle shaft. I'd imagine that I can set the handbrake, drive a punch under the detent in the nut, and MAYBE muscle it off, but I'm curious if there's a secret.

I can go back for it this weekend, but would like to go better-armed this time.
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Does anyone have a handy workaround for that rear hub nut? I need something that's junkyard-friendly, so I can't use impact tools or anything.

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