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  1. paul cooper

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    How bad of a job is it to change my 4 lug axels out with a set of 5 lug axels? thank you Paul
     
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    on an 8" rear, remove wheels, drums, then remove the 4 nuts that hold the axle retainer and backing plate to the rear end housing. Pull out the axles, slide the new 5 lug axles in, and button it up. Pretty easy swap on a 8". If it's a 7.5", you're in for a real treat. Still not that hard, but I think the 8" is MUCH easier.
     
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    swapping axles

    Little trick my dad taught me if the axles are tough pulling out reverse the drum on the stud. Put the 4 lugnuts on just a couple threads and use the drum as a slide hammer. The axles dont always come right out this will help.
    74Maverick, Thom
     
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    Thank you for all the info.You all are real helpful no matter what is ask of you. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE PAUL:bananaman :clap: :bananaman :clap: :bananaman
     
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  5. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    For the 367th time (O.K.....Maybe not really).....you can't just swap "axles". You have to swap the entire axle housings. 4-lug and 5-lug 8" axle housings are different. Different housing, different bearings, ect.
     
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  6. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Yep ...what Craig said!;)
     
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