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Mr.N 03-20-2009, 07:44 PM I search on this, surprised that it's not been done more... Not mine, but a friends. Typical 5 on 5.5" aftermarket rim fits just fine. http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/img/14B/14B_5on5andahalf_disk.jpg http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/img/14B/14B_5on5andahalf.jpg mj 03-20-2009, 09:06 PM seems like a waste of time and effort to me is there a magic rim that only comes in 5x5.5 that is a huge benefit? ugly where the one stud is into the existing 8 lug location Mr.N 03-20-2009, 09:09 PM seems like a waste of time and effort to me is there a magic rim that only comes in 5x5.5 that is a huge benefit? ugly where the one stud is into the existing 8 lug location :shaking: welndmn 03-20-2009, 11:18 PM More people just weld 9 inch ends on :) How bad was turning the hub down? mj 03-21-2009, 12:22 AM :shaking: so that looks like a "no, there is no good reason to do this I just think it is too easy to buy rims and save myself a bunch of wasted time and effort" is that what you meant to say? you need a lathe to modify those hubs, why not just make a new hub that fits properly like Gradys did? Mr.N 03-21-2009, 05:17 PM More people just weld 9 inch ends on :) How bad was turning the hub down? For my Friend... it was very easy. The harder part was the studs. Mr.N 03-21-2009, 05:19 PM so that looks like a "no, there is no good reason to do this I just think it is too easy to buy rims and save myself a bunch of wasted time and effort" is that what you meant to say? you need a lathe to modify those hubs, why not just make a new hub that fits properly like Gradys did? Already had the 14B hubs... After that is was time and a few studs. Yes it's not for everyone, but when you've the HP to exploded a 9", this is a nice step up. fordnut 03-22-2009, 05:39 PM looks like a good idea . so bolts holding the wheel on? could use some more details. bigford 03-22-2009, 06:25 PM I did this same thing a few years back. Just a bit of advice, make sure those "bolt/studs" are 9/16. I did the 1/2 thing and ended up bending them. I went back and re did them to the 9/16 and feel better. Now, with that said, I wish I would have just bought 8-lug wheels and been done with it. I didn't planned on 46" tires and 450 HP when I did this. Mr.N 03-22-2009, 07:43 PM I did this same thing a few years back. Just a bit of advice, make sure those "bolt/studs" are 9/16. I did the 1/2 thing and ended up bending them. I went back and re did them to the 9/16 and feel better. Now, with that said, I wish I would have just bought 8-lug wheels and been done with it. I didn't planned on 46" tires and 450 HP when I did this. Great to know! I'll pass along the info. Most people in our club run the 5 on 5.5" pattern, so it's nice to know a spare from someone else vehicle would work. Never know when you might loss two tires at the same time... | |