Granada hubs on a sapphire...
Nov 17, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Granada hubs on a sapphire...
is it possible to swap 4x4 granada 5 stud hubs onto Sapph Cos?
i've found some wheels i really want, and 5x112 granny hubs makes more sense than pcd adaptors...
Nov 17, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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yes, it's a straight forward hub swap if you simply undo the big hub nut
however, with the inherant problems you may face, and the cost of changing the bearings as well as the potential for the hub nuts to strip the threads on the shafts, it may be easier to simply get some brackets made to get your brakes to fit
Nov 17, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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btw, been there, done that, same problems i had
Nov 17, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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are the brakes the same size front and back, then?
Nov 17, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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nope, the hub lugs have a different offset
Nov 17, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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hmmm. might just be a case of swap the flanges, then
Nov 17, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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you made need a press then,the bearings tend to rall apart when the things come out
Nov 17, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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I got a pair of hub completethat I was gonna use on my 3dr for just this purpose bit didn't in the end
Consequently they are for sale if your interested fella.
Nov 18, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Dont see many sierras with 5 stud wheels. Get the mod done matey.
Nov 18, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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I got a pair of hub completethat I was gonna use on my 3dr for just this purpose bit didn't in the end
Consequently they are for sale if your interested fella.
i'll need 4x4 ones bud, thanks for the offer, though
Glenn - Think it has to be. so limited for wheel choice by 4x108 nowadays
Nov 18, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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used to be able to buy them new from ford for £104 each back in the day
Nov 18, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Whats the wheels??? Same PCD as my Audi.
Nov 18, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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I quite fancy 5 stud hubs just to be different but...
Did Granada/Scorpio 4x4 models get 5 stud wheels?
If they did, are the hub flanges a straight swap onto Sierra Cosworth 4x4 hubs and driveshafts?
If the didn't, can I use rear flanges on the front for Sierra Cosworth 4x4 hubs and driveshafts?
Nov 18, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Iain Mac
I quite fancy 5 stud hubs just to be different but...
Did Granada/Scorpio 4x4 models get 5 stud wheels?
yes
Quote:
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Iain Mac
If they did, are the hub flanges a straight swap onto Sierra Cosworth 4x4 hubs and driveshafts?
yes
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If the didn't, can I use rear flanges on the front for Sierra Cosworth 4x4 hubs and driveshafts?
no as they are a different size on the bearings
Nov 18, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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My mate had his 500 converted to 5 stud ( keeping all the original parts though I might add )
Same story though, got some BBS split rims in 5 stud and had to have them on his car along with the 330mm 4 pots
Certainly looks epic on them !
Nov 18, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Defo looks nice that.Love these wheels on the 3dr cossies.
Nov 18, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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my idea...
but just having 5x112 leaves a myriad of possibilitys
Nov 18, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Wow there stunning.Defo do it.
Nov 18, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Cool, or contact manufacturer and request if they can drill a blank set to Ford PCD if needed?
Feb 4, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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so if i have 4x4 hubs on a sapp all i have to do is change the flanges , and if i use the granada rotor will it fit the 2wd caliper
Feb 4, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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just drill some new holes in the disc to mount to the flange
you need to file out one of the holes and drill 4 more
easy if you know what you are doing but if you don't, then not as simple and straight forward as it sounds
Feb 4, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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hmm in that case i think i will jus buy some evo 8 calipers and a willwood disc to suit
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