Re: Changing 6 lug axles to 5 lug ???

From: Jayson Woodruff (woodrufj@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Sep 07 2001 - 02:03:21 EDT


How about those adapter plate things. Since we hace a small bolt circle I think
an adapter can be made from one of those custom joints.

Jay W

Tim wrote:

> Hello GANG,
> been lurking here for awhile and want to ask a question about changing over
> to 5 lug wheels.I know that changing over to a '90 rotor will work, BUT will
> the rear axles work if I change over from 6 lug to a 5 lug axle. If not,
> just a simple swapping out the axles, what will be needed, besides the
> obvious, and swapping a different axle assembly. This is for a '95-8 1/4
> with automatic tranny. We have MANY salvage yards here in Colorado Springs,
> and I would like to go the cheapest route. I have been lucky and have a good
> rear axle assembly with Posi-unit. I just want a better wheel selection and
> go with Cragar's "Starwire" wheel.
> Thanks.
> Tim R.
> '95 Custom Club-Cab NEVER RUN STOCK---TOOO SLOOOOOW.



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