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Vince M · 10-09-2002, 09:16 PM

Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure nobody makes a five lug 3/4 ton axle. If the rear axle is from our vintage trucks then it is a full floating axle. You possibly could redrill the brake drums and axle but in the long run you would be derating the load carring capacity of the axle with the five lug rims.
Mike brings up a good point in that whatever load you are trying to carry/tow it will ultimately need to be stopped.
Good luck with it.

10-09-2002, 09:16 PM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure nobody makes a five lug 3/4 ton axle. If the rear axle is from our vintage trucks then it is a full floating axle. You possibly could redrill the brake drums and axle but in the long run you would be derating the load carring capacity of the axle with the five lug rims. Mike brings up a good point in that whatever load you are trying to carry/tow it will ultimately need to be stopped. Good luck with it. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.