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#56218 02/08/2006 5:33 PM | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 13 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 13 | Can anyone tell me if it is possible and safe to drill the rear axle so it will be a different lugnut pattern. Is it a big deal or no problem. I have a 55 2nd series Chevy truck with 5 lug disk on the front and I want my rear axle to match the front | | |
#56219 02/08/2006 5:39 PM | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9 | Doesn't somebody make adapter plates for this.? I'm in the same situation in my search for custom rims and tires. I have heard of this but don't/haven't seen. | | |
#56220 02/08/2006 8:15 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Stop by a few local machine shops for a quote. It is possible and safe if done properly. They will weld in the existing holes, reface, and re-drill the flanges. Some shops may say it's a big deal, others may say no problem. I don't think you will find adapter plates to switch from 6 to 5 lug.
Curt B.
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#56222 02/09/2006 1:39 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | had my rotors for my pacer front end redrilled guy did a nice job only charged me the "buddy rate" $25.00. so i dont see where axles would be a big deal.
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
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1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
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