getting rid of 5-lug

[968Reckless]

Ok, so I plan to buy and e30 very soon that has already been converted to a 5-lug with e36 components. My question is what would I need to go back to a 4-lug (I plan to getting GC coils) and when using e36 parts is there any customization/welding required or will everything be a direct swap back?...I realize there are many threads on 5-lug swaps but I couldn't find much on going to a 4-lug. Thanks!

[nrubenstein]

Front strut assemblies and rear trailing arms. Basically everything but new control arms (although you may need those too).

[ZM Blue Devil]

we have plenty of stock ones at the shop, prices range from 250 stock to 600+ for the powder coated ones.

[MR 325]

Everything related to a E36-based 5 lug swap is bolt-on if it was done by a sane person.

You can simply remove the complete strut housings, brakes, control arms, and trailing arms and replace them with the original parts.

[cabriodster87]

Swap/trade parts with someone looking for 5-lug.

[AndrewBird]

I don't understand why you would bother switching back.

[968Reckless]

I don't understand why you would bother switching back.

I just don't really see the need to have a 5 lug. I don't want 17s and I don't want the wobbling I hear about at higher speeds.

[MR 325]

I don't want the wobbling I hear about at higher speeds.

Who the hell is saying this? I took my old E36 M3/Z3M 5 lug E30 to 150mph. No wobbles.

[M-technik-3]

Boils down to if it was done right or half A$$ed. There are also 16" wheels that will fit over E36 M3 brakes.

[cwatt]

Swap/trade parts with someone looking for 5-lug.

I second this.

[CrisMac]

trade me! Ill send you my shit naow

[DesertBMW]

I don't understand why you would bother switching back.

Stock 4 lug is the way to go unless you can find all E30 M3 parts.

Who the hell is saying this? I took my old E36 M3/Z3M 5 lug E30 to 150mph. No wobbles.

Because it is done right, with correct scrub radius

[Ricky_J]

I would gladly trade you my 4 lug set up for your 5 lug