Q45 5lug swap

[David48]

O.k. this is a noob question, and I searched through a few pages, so please don't flame. I know it's more commonly done and easier to use S14 hubs for a 5 lug swap, but I have 2 junk Q45s just laying around, and one's gonna end up going to a junkyard once I complete the other. I've read about a lot of people using Q45 brakes, but no hubs. Is it possible?

[japslapsilvia]

No you cant use it.

[blackrms13]

^ um...yes u can

IIRC u gotta press in the s13/14 bearing in or something
not too positive on that
but there is a write up
search for it!

[Charlie]

Originally Posted by blackrms13

^ um...yes u can

IIRC u gotta press in the s13/14 bearing in or something
not too positive on that
but there is a write up
search for it!

I think you mean pressing S13/14 bearings in J30 hubs. IIRC you can use the whole rear J30 or Q45 rear knuckle in the back of S13/14's. Which means you can use the brakes/ebrake, 5lug, etc.

[wangan_cruiser]

u are correct


it was j30 front hubs.

[projectRDM]

Originally Posted by skylove

I think you mean pressing S13/14 bearings in J30 hubs. IIRC you can use the whole rear J30 or Q45 rear knuckle in the back of S13/14's. Which means you can use the brakes/ebrake, 5lug, etc.

Yes, however:

The Q45 rear upright is the same as a Z32, aluminum, but with a fork style mount rear shock. You'll need Z32 rear shocks.
Also, most Q45s were equipped with HICAS so you'll have to press the ball joint out where the toe rod mounts and press a bushing back in place.
Lastly, the rear hub is the same as a Z32 TT, so you can use it but you must use the axles as well, as they're a larger spline. This will require using the diff too since the axles are 5bolt.

The J30 rear upright is a direct replacement with no alterations or other parts required. The brakes are the same, but that's it.

[blackrms13]

i apologize, got them 2 mixed up