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Old 08-31-2010, 06:49 PM   #1
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Thumbs up Drill 6 lug to 5 lug axles

I live in new jersey does anybodt know of someone in jersey that redrills axles make a 6 lug into a 5 lug and turd down the hub to the correct size to fit 5 lug drums.a addres or phone #would be great
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Old 08-31-2010, 07:15 PM   #2
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Re: Drill 6 lug to 5 lug axles

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turd down the hub
I can help you with that, just let me eat a cheesesteak first


Sorry, I had to.
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Old 08-31-2010, 07:48 PM   #3
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Re: Drill 6 lug to 5 lug axles

did you check the local yellow pages for "machine shop" or "driveline shop"
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Old 08-31-2010, 09:26 PM   #4
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Re: Drill 6 lug to 5 lug axles

JULY '10 issue of Custom Classic Trucks, Pg 89 has the specs for size of the holes for the correct studs with a step by step guide. I would think with that article any machine shop could do it.
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Old 08-31-2010, 09:42 PM   #5
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Re: Drill 6 lug to 5 lug axles

Thanks for your input.some of it is helpful.
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