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 Post subject: Changing a EL over to a AU stud pattern
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:46 pm 
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Hi guys,

I just wanted to know what was involved in changing over to a Au stud pattern from EL?
I am wanting to install a particular wheel which will not fit the EL unless I install hub adapters which I do not wish to do.

Has anyone done this before? And what sort of cost am I looking at?

Where in Melbourne is the best place to do such a conversion?
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 Post subject: Re: Changing a EL over to a AU stud pattern
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:05 pm 
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AU stud pattern is the same. Its the offset that's different.
The rear isn't too hard. Fit an AU diff. Terrorist ghia has done the same.
Front is a different kettle of fish. Easiest option would be to fit a cebco big brake kit or the likes.
There is no easy or cheap way to do the front. Many have tried and failed.
A few have had success but it was a lot of thinking and work.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Changing a EL over to a AU stud pattern
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:35 pm 
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Thanks for the info mate. I will give a few brakes shop a call and see what they say!

Cheers
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 Post subject: Re: Changing a EL over to a AU stud pattern
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:44 pm 
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http://racebrakes.com.au/

http://www.hoppers.com.au/

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/ul ... /bayswater

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/170998209300 ... 1423.l2649

With the diff, get a 3.08 from a Forte or a Futura and set it up with Gears and a LSD. trying to find a diff with 3.45 LSD Live axle is hard.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-FALCON- ... 27d4a52185
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 Post subject: Re: Changing a EL over to a AU stud pattern
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:00 pm 
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Thanks heaps swc! I will start making some calls and see what they say!
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