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dubs68SWB · 06-02-2007, 10:57 AM

Although it's not really the best answer, you can even have your axle holes welded up and re-drilled for 5 lug if you are on a budget. Then you just re-drill your drums. The best way is to just get new aftermarket axles. Dutchman Motorsports in Portland, OR will sell you some for about $230 a pair and they say they are about 30% stronger than stock. Then all you do is get some new drums.

06-02-2007, 10:57 AM	#5
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: My 72 has six lugs in the rear can i replace the axles to a 5 lug Although it's not really the best answer, you can even have your axle holes welded up and re-drilled for 5 lug if you are on a budget. Then you just re-drill your drums. The best way is to just get new aftermarket axles. Dutchman Motorsports in Portland, OR will sell you some for about $230 a pair and they say they are about 30% stronger than stock. Then all you do is get some new drums. __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque