wheel adapter 5 on 5 to 5 on 4 3/4

[dukcaln]

so is there an adapter that will convert my 5 on 5 hub to a 5 on 4 3/4. I bought wheels thinking they were 5 on 5 universal but ended up being 5 on 4 3/4 universal.

[67_C-30]

Here ya go. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-x-5...item3caae0d59f


You'll probably get some people saying not to use these, but these billet adapters aren't like the cheap cast ones. These type have been used for racing applications are very strong. I have ran these on various cars and trucks for years with no issues. I'm running a set on my Miltary Blazer right to space the rear wheel track out even with front. I always use med strength loc-tite to make sure they don't come loose, but a lot of people don't even do that.

[dukcaln]

do you think they will stick out too far on the truck

[dukcaln]

and thanks 67 c30.... I may do this. tires are 255x60 15's rear and 235x60 15's front. I am thinking the 1.25" adapters will not stick out too far...

[VWBeamer]

If our axles will interchange, we could trade rear axles. i have a 67 with 5 X 4 3/4 on the rear and need 5 X 5. I'll have to check to see what i have and they will exchange.

[67_C-30]

It depends on backspacing. I ran 1 1/4's on the rear of my '69 C10 with 15 X 8" 6 lug rallys to even out the wheel track, and I loved the look of it. I was running 255/60's on the front and 275/60's in the rear.

[dukcaln]

my 72 should be 5 on 5 front and rear correct... I would think so..but been wrong before...LOL

So maybe the 1.25 front adapter/spacer and a 2" rear? not sure

[Zoomin]

Have you priced the adapters? They're going to cost about as much as you have in your wheels. Sell them and try again.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Have you priced the adapters? They're going to cost about as much as you have in your wheels. Sell them and try again.

Adaptors are going around $120 for 4.

[dukcaln]

I really like the wheels and tires. After all they are brand new never used. I think the adapter and the spacer width of them will look pretty good. I will try the adapters and see.

[dukcaln]

I think I am going to order some adapters from summit racing.... looks like $200 bucks for the set... $93 a pair for 5 on 5 hub pattern to convert to 5 on 4 3/4. Includes all the hardware. I hope it works..

[dukcaln]

so I bought some adapters for the truck to make the 5 on 4 3/4 work on my 5 0n 5 hub... ordered from summit. went with 1 inch adapters in front and 1.25 in rear. $160 shipped. Will be here tomorrow. Included all the hardware too... just realized some thing didnt specify fine or course thread..... shoot.

[dukcaln]

went back and looked. I dont think it specified thread..... o well if it is different just got to go purchase nuts..... hope to have wheels installed in a couple of days

[dukcaln]

love summit.. ordered yesterday. 4:30 pm. shipped at 7:30 that night. arrived in Sac this morning at 3am. On a truck at 5am to be delivered... Carson City Nevada to Sac... awsome

[tubbedII]

Nice! Do you have disc's in the front? I only ask because it might be worth to look into getting some thicker ones for the rear to even out the track width like 67_C-30 did. That's if the wheel's backspacing allows it. Just something to think about.

[dukcaln]

I got disc in front. I went with adapters that are 1" thick in front and 1.25" I had to ordered mag lug nuts today. So I will not get a chance to install until Thursday. But yes I hope the back spacing and the thickness of the adapters will set it out pretty good and look like I hope it looks...

[ChevLoRay]

Someone mentioned swapping axles....60-69 are same length. Length changed for 70 (slightly longer). 71-72's are same length as '70, but 5 lug vs 6-lug.


Just in case someone was wondering.

[dukcaln]

thanks good to know....

[dukcaln]

fyi, got the adapters and wheels on, looks really good. Think I will drop it a couple of inches....... thanks all. will post some before and after pictures tomorrow

[Kainedogg]

Never posted the pics