E21 big bearing hubs

[SydneyTii]

Guys I had some brake parts fall in my lap…well almost, so quick question, I have a Tii, I have a set of big bearing hubs in the post, so if my memory serves me correctly, the Tii bearings will work in the e21 big bearing hubs?

I have spaced calipers in my shed from an e12…I think😜

And e21 vented discs.

Also can I get studs instead of later style wheel bolts for my new hubs? I want to use my shiny new superlite wheel nuts🙄 I’m assuming I can?

Edited May 23, 2023 by SydneyTii

[SydneyTii]

Did some more reading, and looked at Irelands site, I believe the Tii and E21 big hub bearings are one in the same.

[bergie33]

Yes, the bearings are the same.  I bought studs for my early e21 hubs (see pic).  I just bought Gorilla studs off Ebay in the correct thread and length.

 

An issue I ran into was the keeper screw for the brake rotors.  You may or may not have the same issue.  If you need the smalled screws, let me know.  They are hard to find, but now I don't need them.  I will sell them to you at a reasonable price.  See the related thread here:  

 

 

[TobyB]

Yep- 

 

early E21 hubs, '77 only (US) vented rotors, E12 calipers, tii struts bolts together just like they were

all off the same car.  Bearings are from early E21.

 

buying wheel retaining studs from ePay is, however, not such a good idea.

Find a brick and mortar place, and pay with a credit card or check.

 

I like Turner's studs, for the locating pilots on them, but they're overkill for a street car.

 

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[SydneyTii]

16 hours ago, TobyB said:

earings are from early E21.

Thanks Tony, so are you saying I can’t use Tii bearings?

me thinks I might be being dim🙄

[tzei]

Tii bearings = E21 big bearnings (and few others)

[JohnS]

I think the only issue you might run into is whether the spaced calipers will work with your wheels or not.  Especially if you're using 13" wheels.

[bergie33]

2 minutes ago, JohnS said:

I think the only issue you might run into is whether the spaced calipers will work with your wheels or not.  Especially if you're using 13" wheels.

Yep, my test fit with my 14" Panasports showed VERY little clearance.  I may have to use some thin spacers.  13" wheels are likely a no-go.

[Greg Mierz]

Some 13's will fit but not all, it's a try and see situation. My old BWA sportstars fit barely and my Borrani steels did not. But I love the brake combo.

[John76]

Ya need the big bear wheels for your big bearing hubs.

Thanks to @Ray...🐻

 

[SydneyTii]

I have a new set of NOS performance superlites to go on so fingers crossed they are fine.

 

[roadhog0]

3 hours ago, John76 said:

Ya need the big bear wheels for your big bearing hubs.

Thanks to @Ray...🐻

 

My brother has like two sets of Teddie's for his Hondas. I almost borrowed them for the 2002 😂