How To Re-Drill Your 4X140 Subaru Hubs To 6X5.5

[@Mikefestiva]

Great video 👍 Thank you. I just picked up a older Loyale and was disappointed to realize it’s get the 13” 4x140 rims, and there’s nothing really out there that’s going to fit, I will start looking for some 15” for this mod. I just pulled all the running gear off a Subaru Legacy and I’m using it to build a 4x4 articulating mini dump truck for my property. The loyale running gear will be used for a side by side build next! Take care

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Thank you. Ya there's not much out there in the 4x140.. You could use a set of 15" Peugeot wheels but they are getting hard to find and no options with changing/ picking the width/ offset. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like if you haven't already. Thanks. Sounds like some cool up and coming projects. Good luck with them.

[@herbnalis3723]

Audi has 140 4stud rims in 14in diameter.

[@tate2798]

Thanks for the video. I have been debating to this for a couple of years now. Don't plan on doing off roading but just want to ha e more tire and wheel options.

[@24revealer]

Don't think welding in the studs was a good idea in case you have to change them later.....

[@GnarlyGnarwall]

What did you end up doing for the disk brakes in the front? Did you have to swap in brake setup from a taco or something similar?

[@cptmikedinty]

hey.. nice stuff. how is it holding up? did it give u any issues after you modified?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

There holding up fine. I have had no issue out of them after the 4 to 6 lug swap.

[@Auggies1956]

Where did you find that counter set, that appeared to be the same size as the wheel stud hole ?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Not sure if your taking about the transfer punch but there's a link in the description that will take you to our website which has a link to it in the 4th paragrapgh.

[@Auggies1956]

TheDIYGuyDOTnet Thanks...

[@jimmybrouwer2744]

could this be done with the same amount of bolts but further out?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

I guess you could depending on how far out you go as there isn't much more room to move out. This makes it a 6 lug by 5.5" pretty sure that's the larger 6 lug bolt pattern and there are many wheels/ rims available in this bolt pattern as it fits many vehicles. Not sure what size bolt pattern your shooting for.. You could go smaller to the 6 lug 4.5" but you would have less options for wheels/ rims.

[@jimmybrouwer2744]

TheDIYGuyDOTnet thanks, i have enough space to go further from the center, i have 5x114,3mm and i want to go to 5x120mm. But in that case i wouldnt be able to tighten the remaining 2 and centerpunch the rest. Instead i guess id have to measure and draw/punch every hole and hope its exactly correct. Sorry for the bad english and thanks for responding

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

@@jimmybrouwer2744 I got you now your trying to do a 5 lug 5x114 to 5 lug 5x120. For that you may find it easier to just go with a Centric Conversion Adapter like this amzn.to/2B8wnG6. (tons of them out there) Not sure if you already have a set of wheels but if you don't you can get the right offset to compensate for the offset of the adapters. They come in different offsets/ thicknesses and with different Center Bores. if the center bore size is the same on the wheel and your hub you might be able to pop all of the studs out and then use that to center the wheel and then use the center punch to mark them. Also be sure that the holes are not to close to each other as it may become weak. No problem.

[@genexxa357]

how did you lift your subaru? And from wich car does 6x5.5 rims fit the subaru without spacers etc?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

It's a combo of blocks/ spacers. It depends on what your doing. Keeping the car same height, lowering, raising or running a wider/ larger tire. Get one rim and mount your tire and test fit. But you will want something 15x6 or 15x7 with 3.75-4.00 backspacing. I am running a set of OEM Toyota 4runner wheels. 15x7.

[@Olywa17]

Could you paint these? Powder coat them?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

We painted ours. You could powder coat them as there is no bearing within them that would get damaged.

[@alburnclarke6883]

Where's the video that u changed this same Subaru pattern to 5×100?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Sorry I don''t have one.. As I don't see going to a 5x100 pattern being worth the extra work and adding more holes to the hub. What would be the point other then to use a set of OEM Subaru wheels? There are plenty of aftermarket wheels in the 6 x 5.5 --> amzn.to/2DvBAJd

[@nissanrb30]

nice vid, question.... Did u get any vibration when you drive the car? I really want to do this but I don't want to shake like crazy.

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

No I have no vibration while driving the car. Just take your time. If you don't want to do it yourself just google "SJR lift" and you will find them on his website.

[@avenged8fold1]

very nice. might run a +13 offset setup with these, lowered. hehehehe thanks for this. was really eerie about centering the bolts. but i didnt even think to use a spare tire. thanks

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Thanks. Nice, Your welcome, thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment. When you get it done click the link in the description and go to the bottom and upload a picture of the car so we can see.

[@wilsonjay2010]

If you're still around we have a car in pieces trying to figure out the manual EA81 shift linkage. I can Zelle you some cash or donate to charity if you can help.

[@sleeks9939]

Can I get minds done too?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

If your looking for someone to do it for you.. Google "SRJ lift" and you should be able to find them on the website.

[@reluctant_rabbit]

So what do you do about your front brakes? do you just redrill those too, or do you get brakes of a D21 or tacoma or something?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

You use the factory Subaru brakes.

[@Olywa17]

TheDIYGuyDOTnet factory for which car? I have 1986 dl wagon. Wanting bigger tires.

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

For your current car. These hubs were used on an 87 GL hatch and We kept the stock brakes for that car. I don't remember of the top of my head but i wanna say the GL-10 turbo or the RX had bigger brakes that would work with little effort or modification.

[@802Garage]

Wow! What weird lug patterns on the oldies.

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Yes it is. Hard to find different size wheels with the same lug pattern. Some off an older Peugeot fit and where a 15" wheel but are also getting harder to find.

[@802Garage]

I can't find any flat faced center punches that are full width like the one you use in the video. Any idea if they go by a special name or where I can get them?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

There is a link to them on our website within the write up but here it is amzn.to/2N9phJL . Some also call them a Individual Spotter or Transfer Punch. Hope that helps.

[@DrummerKid072094]

Is this safe?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

I have had this setup on a couple of my Lifted Subaru's and haven't had any trouble. I know a bunch of guys from the NW Washington Offroad club do as well. If you Google " NW Washington Offroad " You can see a few Subaru's in action with the 6 lug upgrade. Some people have had a machine shop drill them as well.

[@Jestr86]

what rim is that from ?

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

You can run a 6 lug with 5.5 lug spacing wheel. Which is a Toyota, full size dodge or an older Chevy lug pattern. I am running an 15x7 OEM toyota wheel. Some people run an aftermarket wagon wheel.

[@Jestr86]

i am using mazda b2200 but the center doesn't quite fit. i had to shave it ever so lightly..

[@derekleffler1096]

Just bought a brat, thank you

[@greasemonkeygarage308]

I'm doing this soon, any idea what wheel offset I should look for? 2" lift on a GL and doing 27s.

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Hello, Off the top of my head I don't remember. But I know I Used Part Number: STL69324U20 in the video and the four I run on the car. I also use a Part#: STL69201U20 as my full size spare. People run either of these and I have seen people use a Part Number: ALY69305U10. You should be able to find out from looking up the part numbers. Hope that helps you.

[@bradyhuggonson3784]

It warms my heart that 24 thousand people own 4x140s

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

It would be neat to know how many people that have watched this actually have an older Subaru with the 4x140 pattern.

[@tate2798]

I got a 85 brat. 154 thousand miles. Love it.

[@bradyhuggonson3784]

@@tate2798 92 brumby here in Australia mate. 265 thousand.

[@tate2798]

Good to know that the brat can just keep going and going.

[@bradyhuggonson3784]

@@tate2798 yeah mate, and that's a clean brumby!

[@ianfosterUSA]

Brilliant thanks

[@RogueBystander]

good job

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Thanks.

[@sstingrae]

Awesome !

[@hash7936]

it was ez thanks alot

[@TheDIYGuyDOTnet]

Your welcome.