Front wheel conversion

[cousin willie]

K dont if this is possible but my 52 1/2 ton has a different rearend in it and has a 5 lug bolt pattern,now the front has the original 6 lug straight axle.My question is,if I can change the backing plate,drums,brakes to a 5 lug pattern without taking anything else off.I know about the spindle length and all,it has to match up with that but can it be done and what year,type of other vehicle should I look for.I'm going to Charlotte this fall to look for an IFS but for now if I can do what I want or can with just changing the above will this work.may sound a little nuts but I think with the measure twice think once why couldnt it work.......thanks ya'll

[lolife99]

Anyone?

[andrewmp6]

Can it be done yes but i think you would have to take everything off press out the lugs redrill the bolt pattern and press the lugs back in.

[Tx Firefighter]

A lot of guys use the 49-54 car front brakes. They go onto the original straight axle and offer the 5 lug car pattern. The HAMB is the place to go for this kind of stuff. Squirrel over there can help you.

[cousin willie]

Thanks TX,just signed up but for some reason computer actin up will get back to that shortly

[cousin willie]

Found what I was told to look for,it's about an hours drive and a $100.00 but I think it's worth it.thanks to all who responded and wish me luck