5 lug conversion questions...yes I have searched

svassh · Apr 10, 2024

Hoping for some advice for those that have done this recently. With the nearly impossible ability to find replacement 13" tires anymore I am considering taking the plunge to 5 lug wheels if I need new ones anyway.

Lots of information on the front conversion but not a lot of confirmations I have seen on what works for the rear.

I have seen that 66 8" rear axles appear to fit but may require an extra spacer before the retaining plate. I have also seen the same axles referenced for both the 66 and 76 but they are cut to fit from Yukon (YA F8-28-27.18 & YA F8-28-32.87)

Anyone have any experience with either the 66 replacement axles or cut to fit Yukons?

I'm also assuming any Ford 8" center section is a direct fit replacement also. Can anyone confirm that?

Thanks

LILCBRA · Apr 10, 2024

Welcome to the site!

I'm almost positive that any 8" carrier will work. As for axles, I don't have any hands on experience, but I've also read that 65-66 axles are ALMOST the same length. If memory serves, there's maybe .25" difference? The advantage of the Yukons would be that they're cut to fit, so that would probably be the easiest option.

I've also heard of people welding and redrilling their existing axles with a 5 bolt pattern. I believe you can then use Ranger drums iirc. I'd have to research that again to confirm though.

On another note, are you thinking of going 5 lug for wheel options or ?
There are a number of 4 lug wheels produced that would work. Going that route would be easier on the bank account vs going 5 lug AND new wheels.

Blackhawkxx · Apr 10, 2024

Moser (https://www.moserengineering.com/) makes five lug axles for your car. Sorry I don't have direct experience with either the 66 replacement axles or cut to fit Yukons. Like LILCBRA said, there are some five bolt 15" wheels out there and it is cheaper. That's the route I went.

LILCBRA · Apr 11, 2024

There is a thread in the stickies above under 'Best of Tech...' to give you ideas of what can work. For simplicity, here is that link if you'd like to take a look.

Wheels-Tires - Wheel/tire Combos Known To Fit

I thought it would be helpfull to have a list of combos that users have personally tried and know work Beware all IIs are slighly different and may have different fitment issues than yours Fox 4-cyl polyglass with 185-70R14 slight rub @ full lock Fox 14x6 steel wheels with 205-60R14 no...

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65ShelbyClone · Jun 29, 2024

I put cut-to-fit axles from a different brand in my MI 8" and I can tell you this: it's a PITA to cut the heat-treated spline end. And yes, the 8" center sections all interchange.

I think just getting different wheels is the shorter distance between two points though.

2Blue2 · Jun 30, 2024

svassh said:
I'm also assuming any Ford 8" center section is a direct fit replacement

LILCBRA said:
I'm almost positive that any 8" carrier will work

65ShelbyClone said:
the 8" center sections all interchange.

While physically fitting, some have a bump stop over yoke and some don’t.
There was even a bolt on stop but might have been 9 inch only
Just be aware of what you need for yours.

5 lug conversion questions...yes I have searched

svassh

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will be trying this sex one when I can find it

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