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rayfinseats · 12-05-2010, 04:25 AM

A machine shop could redrill the axles for 5 lug. They can cut a small groove in the stud centerline on a lathe and then make 5 equal marks and drill. If they know what they're doing shouldn't be a big deal.

You can swap the axles if the rearends are the same width and spline count. No need to mess with the gears.

12-05-2010, 04:25 AM	#9
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: 1/2 ton 4x4 vs 2wd rear-end A machine shop could redrill the axles for 5 lug. They can cut a small groove in the stud centerline on a lathe and then make 5 equal marks and drill. If they know what they're doing shouldn't be a big deal. You can swap the axles if the rearends are the same width and spline count. No need to mess with the gears. Last edited by rayfinseats; 12-05-2010 at 04:29 AM.