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Old 10-03-2006, 05:22 PM
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Default 6 lug to 5 lug adaptor/ 15inch wheels guys also

any one know where i can find a 6 lug to 5 lug adaptor?? i thinking about puttin some 15's on my truck and get me some slicks..

Also for you guys that have done the 15 in wheels..how much did you shave off your calipers??
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Weld them on...
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only equal lug to equal lug adapters are eligible for DOT use
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Have you tried this? It works great!!!
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Originally Posted by negativeswitches
only equal lug to equal lug adapters are eligible for DOT use
which means???
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Originally Posted by 04BlackSilverado
**** you buddy
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Here's a few pics of the Wood Hauler's set-up.....


and....


and that's with him using 15x8 chevy rally wheels......


his truck is in the tranny shop right now, or I would get some better pics, hope these helped.
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Well, you can always redrill everything.
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Originally Posted by I5M5
Well, you can always redrill everything.
ive had enough of redrillin axels..on one of my last race cars i used a 9 in ford rear end and had to convert it to 5 on 5 3/4 ..every time i bent an axel..redrill..sucked
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I take it your talking about bending the hub piece(I have no clue what its called) of the axle? Is that what you bent? If you are talking about bending the axle... how?


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