chvymudin3388
1/2 ton status
im looking for the easiest cheapest way to go to 8 lugs i was wondering if 12 bolts came in 8 lug? i want stronger axles and of course theres nothing like the look of 8 bolts holding on youre wheels 
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8 lug axle conversion
- Thread starter chvymudin3388
- Start date
Cheaper to put a 14BFF in back.
Up front, switch outers from an 8-lug D44 or 10-bolt, they're identical parts.
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Up front, switch outers from an 8-lug D44 or 10-bolt, they're identical parts.
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sled_dog
1 ton status
12 bolt didn't come 8 lug, its only marginally stronger than a 10 bolt anyway.
chvymudin3388
1/2 ton status
dremu said:
sorry but by outers what all are you talking bout from the spindle out or what?
MattK
1/2 ton status
chvymudin3388 said:
yeah youd need caliper backing plate, hubs, and rotors
chvymudin3388
1/2 ton status
ok thanks every one sounds like a plan in the making
Rebel88
1/2 ton status
slightly incorrect in the case of my 88. before my 60 up front i went to 8 lug outers, etc. i didnt need to change calipers. my calipers worked i just had to grind a small little tab on the caliper so it would clear the 3/4 ton backing plate. shouldnt need new calipers.
Rebel88 said:
Yeah, the whether-you-need-calipers depends on brake lines more than 6- or 8- lug. In my case I was going from a '74 D44 to a 10-bolt, so I had to switch lines or calipers. If you're going from a later D44, I think, you're okay.
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chvymudin3388
1/2 ton status
actually im thinking of going out getting the 14 bolt and finding a d 60 front cause i want strength to not a stock 1/2 ton front with 8 lug outers so yea
