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: Lug redrill - tips? tricks? advice?

SMART ASS
05-16-2002, 11:42 PM
Redrilling my front axle to match my rear, i have enough wms, just need some tips/tricks from the experienced on how they did this, maybe learn from some mistakes, and sucessors.

thanx!
emsoffroad
05-17-2002, 12:24 AM
I'm lazy, I drop them off and pay $60 for them to get done.

If you want to do them your self, I have found the drum/rotor that has the right bolt patern, and the right size hole in the middle. Slide it over and go to town.
bigdude
05-17-2002, 08:45 AM
Everyone I know has a mchine shope do them. But it sounds like the rotor trick would be pretty accurate.
The Rockslut
05-17-2002, 08:52 AM
What are the lug patterns that you are trying to match?

There is always the possibility of swapping parts to get the correct pattern.

What front and rear axles?
Rerard
05-17-2002, 09:39 AM
I believe he is trying to redrill a d30 to 6 bolt
Rerard
05-17-2002, 09:44 AM
Actually, I would also like your advice on this topic, I have a 9" that is 5 on 5 and a d44 that is 6 on 5.5, which should I redrill?
The Rockslut
05-17-2002, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by Rerard
Actually, I would also like your advice on this topic, I have a 9" that is 5 on 5 and a d44 that is 6 on 5.5, which should I redrill?

Do a search on 5 lug swap. I did this on my 44 front. Same setup as you described. Ford bearing hubs and rotors and spindles.

I thought Smart Ass had a 44 front?
Rerard
05-17-2002, 10:03 AM
Originally posted by The Rockslut


I thought Smart Ass had a 44 front?


He did... hes putting the D30 back in.
The Rockslut
05-17-2002, 10:11 AM
BWAAHHAHAHAHhahA

WHY?

Is it because of his pinion angle thread the other day? He needs to fix his shackle reversal first. Then he will be fine.
Rubicrawler
05-17-2002, 10:16 AM
Originally posted by Rerard
Actually, I would also like your advice on this topic, I have a 9" that is 5 on 5 and a d44 that is 6 on 5.5, which should I redrill?

I'd leave the rear alone and swap to Ford outers on the D44. It's a simple parts swap :)
Rerard
05-17-2002, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by Rubicrawler


I'd leave the rear alone and swap to Ford outers on the D44. It's a simple parts swap :)


Awsome.. then thats what I will do , thanks :)
Brad
05-17-2002, 11:53 AM
Originally posted by The Rockslut
BWAAHHAHAHAHhahA

WHY?

Is it because of his pinion angle thread the other day? He needs to fix his shackle reversal first. Then he will be fine.


thats the reason, hes gonna put the 30 back in for now and work on re RE doing the 44 and put it back in later
The Rockslut
05-17-2002, 12:02 PM
He should just do the RS correctly and stay with the 44. Why duplicate work?
Brad
05-17-2002, 12:10 PM
Originally posted by The Rockslut
He should just do the RS correctly and stay with the 44. Why duplicate work?

have u met dane? :laughing:
Rerard
05-17-2002, 12:17 PM
Originally posted by Brad


have u met dane? :laughing:



I live with him... I think the problem is that he just likes working on his truck so much that he doesnt want to be work :p
SMART ASS
05-17-2002, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by Rerard




I live with him... I think the problem is that he just likes working on his truck so much that he doesnt want to be work :p

ROFLMAO!

Im swappn the 30 back in because i need a quick fix, temp fix...

Save up the adntl 300$ i will need for a new driveline for 300$ towards a HP D44 or maybe 60...

Basically just temp...

For now, its spare parts and lotsa luck
:laughing:
SMART ASS
05-17-2002, 01:27 PM
Originally posted by Brad


have u met dane? :laughing:

ROFLMAO

WHF IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN>??? :p :laughing::flipoff2::rasta: