4 Lug vs. 5 Lug

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  1. Wright712

    Wright712 Member

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    I searched, but can't find an answer.

    What is the advantage of 5 lug over 4 lug?

    My 1970 Maverick, 200, 3 on the tree, has a 4 lug rear and I am planning a V8 swap.

    Thanks for your input.

    Jason
     
    Wright712, Jul 22, 2009
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    your car has a 7.5 rear and will not hold up to the power of a stock 2 barrel 302 . you need an 8 inch rear 4 or 5 lug will both work
     
    maverick maniac, Jul 22, 2009
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    Only real advantage is wheel choices.
     
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    5 lug is easier to find wheels for.
     
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    The rear is smooth, no bolts. It has 10 bolts on the front. Do you think it's a 7.5 or an 8? Everything I could find said the 7.5 has bolts on the rear.

    Jason
     
    Wright712, Jul 22, 2009
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    then you have an 8 inch
     
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    so if i swap out axles with a 5 lug it would be the same as a stock 8in. 5 lug?
     
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    so can i use the carriage (ring, pinion, side gears ect) out of the 4 lug to swap over to a blown 5 lug?
     
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    You can use a pumpkin from a 4 lug 8" in a 5 lug 8". They are the same. Nothing from your 7.5 will fit.
     
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    im perty sure i don't have a 7.5 cause both axles look the same
     
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