5 lug to 8 lug conversion.

Towtruck · 08-20-2009, 01:57 PM

I have a 1977 ford F150 with a Dana 44 1/2 ton axle. The rear axle has been changed from a 9" to a Dana 60 8 lug. I want to change my front axle to 8 lug so i don't have to run two separate rims. I have read many forums that really don't really give a straight answer. What parts do i need to do this?

mrjohnwayne · 08-20-2009, 04:07 PM

should just be able to change out the hubs. I don't think there is any difference in the knuckles just the hubs...

FOURX4TRUX · 08-20-2009, 09:38 PM

I am running a 77 front axle in my bronco. you need to find a 3/4 ton ford, 1979 0r older and get every thing from the knuckle out. the brake rotor is bigger so you need caliper bracket, spindle, caliper, and rotor. lock outs and axle tips are the same. hope this helps.

Towtruck · 08-20-2009, 11:29 PM

thanks for the info. Much appreciated

08-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#1
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 95	5 lug to 8 lug conversion. I have a 1977 ford F150 with a Dana 44 1/2 ton axle. The rear axle has been changed from a 9" to a Dana 60 8 lug. I want to change my front axle to 8 lug so i don't have to run two separate rims. I have read many forums that really don't really give a straight answer. What parts do i need to do this?

08-20-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	should just be able to change out the hubs. I don't think there is any difference in the knuckles just the hubs... __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

08-20-2009, 11:29 PM	#4
Towtruck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft.liqourdale, FL. Posts: 95	thanks for the info. Much appreciated __________________ ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST, IF IT WEREN'T FOR CHEVY'S MY TOOLS WOULD RUST

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08-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#3
FOURX4TRUX Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FARMINGTON,MO Posts: 12	I am running a 77 front axle in my bronco. you need to find a 3/4 ton ford, 1979 0r older and get every thing from the knuckle out. the brake rotor is bigger so you need caliper bracket, spindle, caliper, and rotor. lock outs and axle tips are the same. hope this helps.