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Old Jun 12, 2001 | 08:10 AM
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Old Jun 12, 2001 | 10:15 AM
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I have performed the Disc brake swap on my 66 F100 s/b as outlined in the Tech articles section. To take the job a step further and increase the wheel selection, are there any FORD swaps that allow a change from 5 on 51/2 lugs to 5 on 41/2?
Currently, I'm using 76 F100 spindles. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 12, 2001 | 11:11 AM
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If I were you, I would stay with the truck lug 5 1/2". There are lots of aftermarket wheels that are made for that size. You might investigate another rotor with (car) 4 1/2" lug spacing. Depends on wheel bearing sizes, etc. You might redrill your truck rotors and put in new wheel studs with 4 1/2" spacing.

I converted my '56 F100 to '69 LTD coil spring spindles with car lugs. To make the back the same, I ended up with a 9" rear and a Motorsport disc brake kit which is from Explorer (4 1/2"). I have way too much money in this project already.
 
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You should still have the same lug pattern front and rear, and like previously posted, they are plenty of wheel choices available.


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Thanks for the reply

I have relied on catalogs and such to make a wheel choice. Advertised listings do not often show the product size that I'm interested in. However, it might be wise to call a dealer for a more expansive listing.

You are right on the money when you say that too much money can be spent. Thanks to this forum I can stay on track with sensible advice.
 
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