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I'm looking into turning my 79 F100 into a 79 lightning. Sounds crazy huh? Well, I really need to know what it would take to put a set of lightning rims on it. Would the bolt pattern fit, i doubt it, and so what kind of adapters would i need to fit them on. How much do they cost? Would they be safe? Thanks
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They should bolt right on.
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Sounds like a great idea. Do us a favor and if you do put the lightning wheels on take a pic and post it.
chris
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I thought only rims to 1996 would fit on?
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The first generation Lightning 17" rims will have the same 5x5.5" "lug-centric" bolt pattern. The second generation Lightning 18" factory rim will not fit, as it has the 5x135 "hub-centric" bolt pattern. However, there are replica second generation wheels available (check the web and E-Bay) that have the right 5x5.5" pattern. Hope this helps!
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Oh yeah I forgot!
I believe the site is afswheels.com
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1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Don't crush them, restore them!
I believe the site is afswheels.com
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1978 F250 4x4 - 351M
Don't crush them, restore them!
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