I'm not sure and someone may correct me but I think all the 8-bolt wheels (Chevy
or F#rd) are the same the only difference being the hole in the center, so I
think the axle would work. I had a set of old after market "wagon wheel" style
rims (8-bolt) and they were on a 73 Chevy, then a 78 F#rd, and then gave them to
a friend and they are on his 51 F#rd Pick-up. Anyway that what I know
AKAMF@aol.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've seen quite a few posts about using the 8-bolt wheels from a for# truck
> as they would fit the ole-trucks. I've got a 55/2nd 3/4 ton with the original
> 17" split rims. I've been thinking of switching wheels when I ran across an
> ad for a late model 8-bolt for# rear axle. I thought this might be a swap
> for my low gears and keep the same bolt pattern. Anybody know if this could
> be a possibility?
>
> Just thought I'd mention my truck is my daily driver. The gas smell in the
> cab was pretty bad. No leaks in the fill hoses, but I changed them anyway. No
> more smell, I guess the 40 years of use made them pretty saturated. Easy,
> cheap upgrade.
>
> Brian
> akamf@aol.com
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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