I HAVE A 1956 F3 [ 6 LUG 8-17.5 ] WHICH I HAVE CONVERTED TO A CAR HAULER.
I'VE CHANGED THE REAR HOUSING TO AN 8 LUG DUAL 16IN. WHEELS.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO CONVERT THE FRONT WHEELS TO THE SAME 8 LUG PATTERN ?

 

Can't tell you about conversion but if you have spare wheels that are not split rims I am in need of three that are in good shape.
Marty 56 F350

 

 

Is it a dually? The front dually adapters on the F-350's are bolted to an F-250 hub.

 

Just bought a 59 f350 dually, I have the 8 lug rear I want. I have collected parts for this truck for a long time. Still stumped after reading MANY posts on this matter. Can I 'simply' unbolt current spacers that are on the front and mount 8 lug to 8 lug adapters which I know I can get in order to have 8 lug and modern one piece wheels at both ends? I will start a thread on this truck soon, but work calls to me now. Proposed ... F350 with 9' flareside box, which I picked up off cl on a western desert trip, 92 f350 dually pickup rear end which I will run just the inners on (like my 53 f350 express i just sold) will be centered under those rear fenders. I have a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 220 cu in straight six from a ups truck. Very big project, but I've done lots of stuff. This project is a culmination of all the ford trucks of which I've wanted. Amongst other things it will tow our 58 Aloha travel trailer. Anybody gone 8 lug front? Thanks so much..... OK off to work

 

Howdy, (is your caps-lock stuck?)

You'll have to put 8 lug hubs on the truck.

If you cannot find 8 lug hubs for that axle, you should put a different front axle (from either a newer 3/4T or 1T truck) that will accept 8 lug hubs.

Don't skimp on capability (and safety!). If you break a front spindle and kill someone the survivors Lawyer will have a "field-day"!!!.......it won't be pretty!

It sounds like you're really loading that truck!




Regards,


Rick