Need help finding a strong front axle with
5 on 4.5 bolt pattern.
I want to be able to keep my AR767 rims when i do my f & r axle swaps.

I don't know how strong they are but ford rangers and exploders are the only trucks with 5 on 4 1/2. I don't now how strong they are though.
Good luck
Nick

I don't know how strong they are but ford rangers and exploders are the only trucks with 5 on 4 1/2. I don't now how strong they are though.
Good luck


Im pretty sure explorers have ifs.

Originally posted by Bush Buggy:
<STRONG>Need help finding a strong front axle with
5 on 4.5 bolt pattern.
I want to be able to keep my AR767 rims when i do my f & r axle swaps.</STRONG>

If you want to stay with the 5 on 4 1/2 pattern then your stuck with the D30.
I would not let my wheels dictate my axle selection. Sell your wheels and buy some cheap steel wheels and go to whatever axle you choose.
If you go to a D44 then you can choose between 5 on 5 1/2", Chevy 6 lug, or even 8 lug patterns.

I think a reverse cut Dana 30 is about the best you are gonna do, and that doesn't seem worth the effort.

I agree with Jeff, if you're gonna goto the trouble to do an axle swap, then swap the wheels too.

There's plenty of buyers for 5 on 4.5 wheels.

I want to be able to keep my AR767 rims when i do my f & r axle swaps. <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0">

rims are rims! just sell them and get good axles. which is more important? you wanna keep breakin axles cause you want to keep your purdy rims?

Dodges from 75 to 79 used a dana 44 with the 5 on 4 1/2 pattern. some people complain about the wheel bearings but I have had mine for a little over 6 years with no problems so far. Thats on a mud toy with a big block automatic and 35- 12.5-15s. I think the trick is to keep the bearings lubricated.

Originally posted by high5:
<STRONG>I want to be able to keep my AR767 rims when i do my f & r axle swaps. <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rainbow.gif" border="0">

rims are rims! </STRONG>


Especially when you can get new 767's with the new bolt pattern for $35 a piece. It's not like they're big ticket wheels ya got there <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

Besides, even if ya found a tough axle with a 5x4.5 bolt pattern, you'd still be stuck running those cheesy hubs that are pretty weak.

Replace the axle shafts with the Warn high alloy and 297 shafts. Then the shafts will be the same strength as d44 shafts. Simple.

a strong axel with 5x4.5 is an oxymoron. <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

Try my new Dana 35 portal axle its a new hybrid Ive made just as strong as your year Dana 35 but in the front to. They start out at $1250 and go up from there depending on gear and locker selection..Also you can keep the stock 5 on 41/2 bolt patern with my new portal 35c..Let me know <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Jeepmangled87:
<STRONG>Try my new Dana 35 portal axle its a new hybrid Ive made just as strong as your year Dana 35 but in the front to. They start out at $1250 and go up from there depending on gear and locker selection..Also you can keep the stock 5 on 41/2 bolt patern with my new portal 35c..Let me know <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0">

I am fine with selling the rims I just would rater not have as I just bought them for 100.00 for all 5. I think I may just go 44 f&r. Thanks for the hard time fawkers. <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> lol

Originally posted by Bush Buggy:
<STRONG>I am fine with selling the rims I just would rater not have as I just bought them for 100.00 for all 5. I think I may just go 44 f&r. Thanks for the hard time fawkers. <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> lol</STRONG>

hey i gots me a high pinion ford nine 456 gears , detroit, 31 spline, spare inners outters, hubs, spindles........ set up to bolt into tj.... 3200$.... let me know goin in the 4 sale section real soon.................

You dont want to spend money for 2 new rims, but can spend money on dual 44's?? <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">

Warn Alloy inner and outers if you cant get another axle.

I have some 5 on 5 1/2" MRT Beadlocks that will be going on sale in a couple of weeks(8 lugs on the way). They would be perfest for your D44's <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I believe it was one of the RPS boys who keyed the term go 8 lug or go home??? <IMG SRC="smilies/laughing.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

H8,

So, uh, what do you want for those beadlocks <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">?

BB,

And yeah, someone beat me to it, but seriously ...the AR767s are just cheap black wagon wheels. If your looking to drop coin on axles, THOSE wheels in particular shoul;d be the least of your concerns.

Good Luck,

Charly