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Old 03-04-2007, 04:24 AM   #1
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6lug to 5lug ?

What can I do to change my 6lug to a 5 lug on the rearend without changing whole reaend can I change axles?
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Old 03-04-2007, 04:48 AM   #2
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Re: 6lug to 5lug ?

I canīt wait to see the answers to this one.
I have 6 in the front and 5 in the back right now.
Havenīt figured out yet what the old owners changed.

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Old 03-04-2007, 06:40 AM   #3
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Re: 6lug to 5lug ?

Easiest way is to buy a set of axles. Early Classic Enterprises sells them. You'll also need a pair of 5 lug brake drums too from the parts store or wherever you choose.
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Old 03-04-2007, 10:40 AM   #4
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Re: 6lug to 5lug ?

Well if your 6lug shafts were on a '70 then you could just buy some 5lugs off a 71 or 72 and slide them in but judging by your name you have a '69 so the easiest thing for you to do is what TXFirefighter said...hit the ECE site and buy their conversion kit with bearings and seals for around $275. If you are feeling spunky and dont mind waiting then give Motive a call and see if they can MAKE you some custom length ones.

The length of the '67-69 shafts is 30-3/4" while the length of the '71-72 shafts is 31-5/16".
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