Re: left handed lug BOLTS
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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09/17/15 01:41 PM
09/17/15 01:41 PM
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dogdays
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It isn't stock to have two different patterns. And whatever is on one axle should be on the other, either lug bolts or studs.
The axle previous to the 8 3/4 looked a lot like it. I don't think any 8 3/4 came with lug bolts so I'm guessing the rear axle is stock.
The front 5 on 5 pattern was standard on many full size GM cars through at least the '70s. Our '52 Buick had 5 on 5, and the 1975 Electra was 5 on 5. I am thinking Olds and Pontiacs were, too. Chevy was 5 on 4 3/4. I think someone put bigger brakes on the front of your truck.
In the '40s I am sure that 3/4 ton Dodge pickups were 5 on 4 1/2, as were 1/2 tons. I'm sure that carried over into the '50s at least for a few years.
Left handed lug bolts would probably come from a Mopar-only place, like Robert's Motorparts.
R.
Last edited by dogdays; 09/17/15 01:42 PM.
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Re: left handed lug BOLTS
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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09/21/15 10:50 PM
09/21/15 10:50 PM
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poorboy
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I usually fix the rear brake drum issue, the upcoming brake lining, return spring, and wheel cylinder brake issues, the lug bolt issue, and the one of 2 rear gear options with a modern rear axle.
Of course, feel free to consume your time, effort, blood donation, frustration level and overall patience with trying to "just check it out and fix the minor things with the original axle." You won't be the first, many of us have been standing where you are. Some of us have even succeeded in getting the original stuff working, and most will tell you the same thing I am. Change the rear end, update the front with disc brakes, unless of course, you are restoring the truck to 100% original. Even then, if you intend on actually driving the thing.....Gene
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Re: left handed lug BOLTS
[Re: Mr.Yuck]
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09/23/15 08:17 PM
09/23/15 08:17 PM
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Mike P
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I don't know if you;re still looking for lug bolts, but if you are try checking trailer supply places, a lot of the older trailers used them.
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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