One problem with the original front axle on the '54 is the clearance between the wheel and the steering arm. On a stock wheel it's less than 1/2 inch - meaning if the offset of a later wheel is much different, it may interfere.

The bolt spacing is identical, but the size of the hole is slightly larger (due to larger lugs) on the later wheels. I am using early wheels on a later axle with no problems.

-Boyo


'48 Willys CJ-2A / '55.1 Chevy 3600 / '66 Austin-Healey 3000 / '04 Volvo wagon (parenthood!?)