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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 02:29 AM
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Changing Lug Pattern

I have a 1968 ford ranger lwb, and it has a five on five and a half lug pattern and i am having a hard time finding custom wheels. my question is can i replace the front spindles, and the rear axles to a five on four and a half without major cash. if so what type of rear end and front spindles

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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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I don't think this will be an easy or cheap conversion.

I'm surprised that you are having a hard time finding wheels in that bolt pattern. Where are you looking?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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i am looking on ebay and at les schwab
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:58 PM
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That's weird !

I have seen all sorts of wheels with this bolt pattern available.

Try American.racing


Try looking in our classifieds here or at this site.

www.automotiveswap.com
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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You can replace the rear axles with no problems, I do not know about the front. The thing is, you have that bolt pattern for strength. The wider bolt pattern is not needed on the Mustangs and BII/Ranger, that is why they have them.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Changing Lug Pattern

This is a timely topic, (I may have to change-long, sad story).
Yes there are several suppliers, Billet Specialities has scads, American has almost none, Centerline, almost none, but there are choices out there. My .02 -Don't look on E Bay for something that is in the aftermarket.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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There are also adapters from places like Stockton Wheel, and others. You have two sets of threaded goodies to keep tight.
 
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