[krazy_texan]

there are more lugs on larger trucks for many reasons and not just to look cool or differentiat the rating of a truck. usually on larger trucks you have every thing behind the wheel is larger creating more area to secure on the wheels and do it safely. half tons dont have as many lugs becuase they are not expected to perform the same functions as a heavier duty truck would. Think of it this way. When you have a heavy load on a trailer the heavier the load the better you want to make sure it is secured because of what could happen if it came loose, right?
in todays market there is a rather large market for custom 8 lug wheels considerbly more than there was 20-30 years ago so look at your options and keep the 3/4 running gear under your truck you will be glad you did.