Swapping rear ends

Oscar Madison · Jan 10, 2012

I own a 1969 F-250 camper special with an 8 bolt pattern. I found a 1967 F-100 custom with a 5 bolt pattern. Can I swap rear ends without running into any difficulties.

Fellro · Jan 11, 2012

The rear will bolt, can't say the drive shaft u-joint will... Measure the u-joint cap diameters and the width of the cross and compare. You will want to change the front out as well, to avoid having 8 bolt wheels on front and 5 on rear...

Oscar Madison · Jan 11, 2012

Thnx Fellro. I intend 2 change the front as well, but 4 now I'm gonna buy me sum adapters. I'm hoping 2 one day install Crager Rims and they only make them wit 5 lugs.

Fellro · Jan 12, 2012

I don't remember if the CS used the narrower frame like the 4x4 or not. Might be wise to check the spring pad location. They may be set different, haven't been around the CS trucks myself.

Oscar Madison · Jan 13, 2012

Rear end project

I went ahead and bought the rear end of a 67 F-100 custom. It has a 5 bolt pattern and my custom rims have an 8 bolt pattern. Do U know if they make adapters for this application ?.

Fellro · Jan 13, 2012

I do not know of any to drop from 8 to 5, typically they are more for a 5 to 5 of a different spread. You might have more luck with finding a replacement drum for the front, but I am not sure if the spindle itself is the same, or if the drum is the same width or diameter.

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Swapping rear ends

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