Im already going to put a 4th gen rear in my car so i can put C5 rims on it and get disc brakes, but is it also possible to put 4th gen hubs up front and get by with using no wheel spacers at all? Will they fit?

 

Short answer: No.


Ed

 

They wont fit? Or the wheels wont fit even with 4th gen hubs?

 

You asked about the hubs and they won't fit, no way. The wheels will fit fine with spacers up front or spacers or 4th gen rears out back. You don't need "hubs" to run 4th gen wheels.


Ed

 

Right right i know about the spacers. I just didnt know if 4th gen hubs were longer or what. Thanks though

PJ

 

Its not that they're longer, its that they're a completely different design, and must be used on a completely different suspension setup. For the amount of work you have to put into the swap you could have a FWD Thirdgen. Either way, its pointless.

 

Here's the difference. Third gen spindle:

 

Now a 4th gen hub/spindle:

 

ah i see. Well looks like ill be buying some spacers. Thanks guys

 

Just to be sure, is the proper term adapters?

 

Yes. Spacers are the thin (usually 1/4" to 5/16") plates that slide over the lugs. But in this case spacers could also work, since you're only adding more clearance for the wheel, and not "adapting" a different bolt or lug pattern.