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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 11:11 AM
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Possible dayton conversion option.

Does anyone know the spacing of the studs on dayton hubs that bolt the hub to the axle on 5 spoke hubs, as i wonder if it could be similar to the 5x8 pattern on our big trucks.
If it is close an adapter could potentially be made to put dayton rims on our rigs.

Just an idea i had on a road trip yesterday.

 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 11:29 AM
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Even if things could be made to line up, the dish depth spacing would be all wrong - the fronts would stick out too much and the dualies wouldn't pair up.

What you are looking for would be these budd adapters discussed here:



https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-adapters.html

If you find any, hopefully you have just won the mega millions or the seller doesn't know what they have. Oh, and hope that all the hardware is present and serviceable!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 12:10 PM
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Even if things could be made to line up, the dish depth spacing would be all wrong - the fronts would stick out too much and the dualies wouldn't pair up.

What you are looking for would be these budd adapters discussed here:



https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-adapters.html

If you find any, hopefully you have just won the mega millions or the seller doesn't know what they have. Oh, and hope that all the hardware is present and serviceable!
I have a set of front and a set of rear but they are for 6 lug bummer
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 12:34 PM
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I know of that page with the adapters but i was wondering if this might work to put some super singles on the back of my truck as i will no longer be buying the 19.5 tires and rims as i need to be able to run down the highway when one of our crappy daily trucks breaks down.
Also my two lock ring rims on my truck are Goodyear k type rims so those are unusable too.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 12:38 PM
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or can i get a set of semi 22.5 rims and drill the 5x8 into them safely to use on my truck
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 12:40 PM
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i have access to a huge 1/2 inch steel plate and wonder if i could cut out a set of adapters for my truck like the ones pictures above.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 12:50 PM
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You can get new blank rims with no hole pattern and have a machine shop drill the 5 on 8 bolt pattern perfectly centered and with the correct lug seat. You cannot just simply drill a straight hole and mount a plate to the hub as whatever mounts to the hub must be centered by the lug nuts mating to the lug seats. Also, we are talking machine shop precision, not hand held power tools.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 02:58 PM
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Where are you finding these blank rims as i cant find anything online.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 03:17 PM
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For Example:

https://www.americantruckwheels.net/...s/blank-wheels
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 04:01 PM
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This Budd ball seat machine bit would be needed. Stu

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334953973042



 
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Old Oct 4, 2023 | 07:46 AM
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Is that site trustworthy?
 
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Is that site trustworthy?
I have not personally done business with them. There's a phone number on their site you can call to get a better feel for them.

Additionally, a member has had success with them as reported here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20757068


Other places that could help with custom wheels:
Of course, these will be much more expensive than finding a good used set of any other variety.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2023 | 08:00 AM
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Would anyone have some lock ring rims for my truck they could sell, as i have access to 3 more 20x7.50 tires to have a full set if i can find or buy a set of 20 inch lock ring rims.
I have 4 RH-5 Rims and 2 Goodyear K-28 rims.
 
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