Wheel bolt pattern issue
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Wheel bolt pattern issue
Hello again, so my newest issue is that purchased 2 wheels for my 74 F100 SB to check fitment, I went to change wheels when much to my dismay I found that the PO changed the 5X5.5 to a 5x4.5...sigh... After speaking with him I found out going back to the stock 5X5.5 in front is easy, as he just had the rotors re-drilled, and a new set of rotors fixes that (as well I don't want to have to re-drill every time I change rotors). But the rear is another story, apparently he swapped axles and drums from a Lincoln (not sure of the year but he says it retains the stock F100 shoes). So the only way to correct this will be a new set of axles. So here are my choices, 1 return the 2 wheels and stick with the 5X4.5 all around and re-drill a new set of rotors, 2 keep the 2 wheels replace the rotors to stock and leave the back 5X4.5 (curious how this will effect payload, although I really don't plan on carrying any weight as this will be a lowered street cruiser), or 3, fix it all around. I appreciate any comments.
Thanks, Randy.
Thanks, Randy.
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Thanks for the replies, not really concerned with wheel choice as the wheels I'm getting are available in either pattern. Unfortunately I need new front rotors, the one's on there now can't be turned again, and to keep the same 4.5 pattern means re-drilling the new rotors. So I'm thinking I'll go back to the stock 5.5 in the front for sure, my problem is that I know myself, and it will probably just bug me (no one would probably ever notice lol) having two different wheel patterns front to rear. So is it just me ? Would that be enough for you guy's to justify new rear axles? Or am I just being **** about it? LOL.
Thanks for your input.
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Ideally, one would change everything back to stock.
But, if you bought and drilled new rotors, how likely are you to ever need another set?
But, if you bought and drilled new rotors, how likely are you to ever need another set?
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I know myself, and it will probably just bug me (no one would probably ever notice lol) having two different wheel patterns front to rear. So is it just me ? Would that be enough for you guy's to justify new rear axles? Or am I just being **** about it? LOL.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
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You guys are awesome, and this is why I ask. I hadn't even considered the spare issue lol... Duh. I wasn't worried about rotation as I'll have different sizes front to rear, and at least it know I'm not the only one Unk Bob. Thanks everyone.
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