Are the R56 hub bearings compatible w/r53's? Any improvement in doing this swap? Can get a low mileage set local. I'm guessing spindles don't work?

Thanks

 

they are the same except for the lugs. you will need to buy new lug bolts.

 

So you are saying they'll fit appropriately with splines? I'm looking at something stupid...the axles are 1/2" difference and I believe engine side has 34 instead of 26 splines..I bet the difference is the engine. You may have figured out my project or close....lol