Mismatched front/back bolt patterns
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Mismatched front/back bolt patterns
Hey all!
Would it be too weird to run a 5 on 4 1/2" pattern on the front (stock Aerostar clip) and a 5 on 5 1/2" on the 9" rear?
Or should I be getting one of them redrilled to match the other.
The only problem, since I want to run smaller wheels on the front than the back, is the spare, and having to carry 2 of them, but maybe you guys know some better way!
I'll be waiting to see what you have to say!
RF
Would it be too weird to run a 5 on 4 1/2" pattern on the front (stock Aerostar clip) and a 5 on 5 1/2" on the 9" rear?
Or should I be getting one of them redrilled to match the other.
The only problem, since I want to run smaller wheels on the front than the back, is the spare, and having to carry 2 of them, but maybe you guys know some better way!
I'll be waiting to see what you have to say!
RF
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I agree & concur with CharlieMac.
If you have a 9"Ford rear, 65-6-7 E200 Vans have the axles you would need. So do some P-Cars.
Or as he said have them made, or have your rear axles re-drilled to the smaller pattern by a competent machinist.
Unless you are going to "Work" your truck, of course.
FBp
If you have a 9"Ford rear, 65-6-7 E200 Vans have the axles you would need. So do some P-Cars.
Or as he said have them made, or have your rear axles re-drilled to the smaller pattern by a competent machinist.
Unless you are going to "Work" your truck, of course.
FBp
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Thanks for all the input guys, I know the Truckfarmer gave me a list somewhere of the types of cars you can pull one axle from and have bigger brakes too, and I think it's posted here on FTE but I dont quite know where.
Can you drill a 5 on 4 1/2" pattern between a 5 on 5 1/2" pattern on say a Jackman white spoked wheel? Or is the hub hole too big?
RF
Can you drill a 5 on 4 1/2" pattern between a 5 on 5 1/2" pattern on say a Jackman white spoked wheel? Or is the hub hole too big?
RF
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RF,
I believe I'd drill the 5 on 4.5 in my axle flange before I'd drill out a wheel. Lots more meat in flange than wheel rim, ya know?
'Specially since the flange has a solid center [aka axle itsefl] the wheel rim is open-gone-air- nothing. . . . eh?
FBp
I believe I'd drill the 5 on 4.5 in my axle flange before I'd drill out a wheel. Lots more meat in flange than wheel rim, ya know?
'Specially since the flange has a solid center [aka axle itsefl] the wheel rim is open-gone-air- nothing. . . . eh?
FBp
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OK then guys thanks for the help!! 
If I go the change axle/backing plate/brakedrum route at $ 90/axle would that be more expensive than having my axle flange redrilled? Any idea what that costs?
and Jowilker,what are ya trying to say? LOL
If I go the change axle/backing plate/brakedrum route at $ 90/axle would that be more expensive than having my axle flange redrilled? Any idea what that costs?and Jowilker,what are ya trying to say? LOL
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My machinist drills my axles and drums for $70. Include the price of new bearings and lug studs. I have redrilled the front rotors before but I don't recommend it. We did this on my 56. At the time, you could get asbestos brake pads. With the newer/harder pads, the rotor is actually wearing too. So some day I will have to replace them. I got wheels with both patterns so when I replace the rotors I can put the stock Camaro rotors back on.
The other option is to use the driver's side axles from a 77-79 T-bird/Cougar, 72-79 Torino/Montego, Ltd II. Do a search in the 48-60 Forum for a better explanation of what is entailed. We have done it and the only modification was to change to a thinner bearing retainer on the axle.
The other option is to use the driver's side axles from a 77-79 T-bird/Cougar, 72-79 Torino/Montego, Ltd II. Do a search in the 48-60 Forum for a better explanation of what is entailed. We have done it and the only modification was to change to a thinner bearing retainer on the axle.
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