Since I am finally getting one of these later today I am trying to determine the best way to go about changing to a 5 lug pattern.
I've seen several who have mentioned redrilling or were going to be redrilling the axles. My main question about that is is there enough meat on the axle to do this safely? It is something I would have to take to a shop to have done. And I'd have them do the drums at the same time.
The other choice would seem to be aftermarket, but I haven't had any luck finding anything for the 8 inch. Maybe I am just missing it? Are there any off the shelf axles to fit these rear ends?
And the last and possibly impossible choice. Are there any other Ford axles that would fit without mods or compromises? I've seen I think it was talk about Maverick axles being a bit short (I think), as an example of something that isn't quite right I would want to avoid.
I was seriously thinking about staying with the 4 lug, but I really want the larger Granada front disk brakes, and I am not finding the style of Centerline rims I want in the size I want in the 4 lug.
Thanks,
Russ