Changing bolt patterns

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Dec 11, 2003 | 11:15 AM

KJKozak2

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Changing bolt patterns

Ok, probably a dumb question, but I'll ask anyhow.

I got a set of 15x10 steel rims with 8 bolt holes. My truck has 5 on 5.5. I'd like to take them to a machine shop and have them (somehow) convert them to 5 on 5.5.

Has anyone ever done this? Can it be done? Should it be done or is it just a bad idea?

Thanks!

Kevin K.

Dec 11, 2003 | 10:11 PM

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1 Ton Axles swap! Don't waste the time drilling them out, if they can even be drilled for that pattern.

Dec 12, 2003 | 09:42 PM

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WILL-F350-I-BEAMS-BOLT-ONTO-A-86-F150?

Dec 12, 2003 | 10:20 PM

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F250 and 350 are leaf sprung, you'd have to convert the axle to use coils or convert your truck to leafspring to use them, and if you were going that route solid D60 would be a better choice.