5 lug to 8 lug swap

[tinner12002]

Tha last guy didn't tell me much on what I need for a 8 lug conversion on a 91 dodge with a dana 44, so could someone give me an idea as to what parts I need to do this change over. Is it not as simple to just change the hubs than to change out everything from ball joints out?? Will a chev or ford 8 lug hub fit my dodge??

[ruffram]

I have a 8 lug I want to convert to 5 lug, wanna trade?? I would love to, I think you need hubs, rotors, brake calipers/brackets?? Not sure of what else. Where are you located, maybe we can do some swappin.

[tinner12002]

that would be great, I'm in west central Indiana

[Nor Cal Wheelin]

Hey, I know that chevy outers will work. I think its easy, but havent done one myself... E-mail ramcuda@aol.com . He did this swap with great results. Jeremy

[buchvilleman]

im currently gettin gmy stuff together to convert my fulltime 8lug hubs to manual lockouts and used found this page that helped me out big time... it also has all the info you need for your swap

http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/howto/23559/
aslo
http://www.coloradok5.com/8lugconversion.shtml

im using gm parts on mine - i got everything from ebay even new bearing and seal kit.

[ruffram]

Thanks, good references. I just got all the stuff, I think. Last night from a guy locally. I just need locking hubs and I will be there. Thanks. I will soon have my 8 lug stuff from my dodge axle which is a 93, that apparently is hard to find. Thanks guys..

[bigblacktj]

Is the 5 lug dana 44 a 5 on 4.5 or 5 on 5.5? I think it is 5 on 4.5 but not sure. And what kind of truck did it come out of?

[ruffram]

Depends. Certain years had one or the other. I am not enough of a dodge nerd to tell you which. The full time trucks with unit wheel bearings in front were 5x4.5. The part time trucks were 5x5.5 most if not all. I have heard the unit bearing are prone to wear, and are expensive to replace. The 5.5 part time axle is preferred. 84-85ish I believe had CAD as well. Please dodge elders chime in.

[buchvilleman]

Is the 5 lug dana 44 a 5 on 4.5 or 5 on 5.5? I think it is 5 on 4.5 but not sure. And what kind of truck did it come out of?

detailed here
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297317
i can tell you that the dodge rc front end 5on4.5 is hard to find, at least when i was looking for them. the 8 lug fulltime is easy to find - nobody wants it.

[tinner12002]

my 91 is a 5 on 5.5...with 3.55 gears. Would swap out whole front end with someone with 8 lug and 4.10s