5 lug axles in a 4 lug rear ???

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  1. yellow1970mav

    yellow1970mav Member

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    I purchased a set of 5 lug 8" rear axles for my 4 lug 8" rear. the guy I purchased from said they will pop right in. so I purchased them. will these work ? my car is a 1970 4 lug mav and the guy I purchased the 5 lug axles from said they are out of a maverick. thanks in advance.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    If I remember correctly(getting older every day yah know)I believe the 4 lug 8 inch axles have a smaller diameter axle bearing than the 5 lug ones.Hence the reason most guys swap in a complete 5 lug axle.I may be wrong.If not... sorry dude.good luck.
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    You got took.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    shows again that you should ask on here before buying if you're not sure.:)
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    what do you take us for, a bunch-of-know-it-alls or
    a bunch-that-knows-it-all? :hmmm:

    ...I know...i know...:bouncy:
     
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    Easy to do a search for the info before you buy. I'm not only not smart enough, but I have to be retrained every other day.:yup:,
     
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    odds are the guy that sold them did'nt know....Looking at that old thread most the Maverick people didnt even know.
     
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    this is very true
     
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    If he didn't know, it was dishonest of him to say they'd bolt right in.:huh:
     
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