re-drilling axle shafts

[billyjp2]

Has anyone here had any expirience re-drilling a 6x5.5 flange to 5x4.5? My plan is to put a Rodeo 44 into a TJ. At the moment I don't have access to any wheels or shafts that are 6 lug to do a mock-up. Until I do, I'm looking for input from others.

 

[austinaubinoe]

whats the spline count on those shafts? whats the width? an 8.8 might me more worthwhile.

I know they sell axle shafts, brake rotors, etc with multiple bolt patterns pre drilled, so I doubt it would weaken the shafts. However, it would be very difficult to get them perfectly spaced.

 

[ktm racer 419]

i would probably pop the old studs out (duh) and get a hub-centric wheel, or brake rotor on the shaft. then punch, and drill, and install a stud one at a time, bolting down the wheel each time.

i dont think the holes will overlap

 

[jcshaney]

any axle shop sould be able to do it for you. not all that difficalt but if you have to ask how to do it i would not recomed you try it on your own.

 

[billyjp2]

i would probably pop the old studs out (duh) and get a hub-centric wheel, or brake rotor on the shaft. then punch, and drill, and install a stud one at a time, bolting down the wheel each time.

i dont think the holes will overlap

good call, i'll try that first.

 

[IGOCOMMANDO]

You might run into problems trying to fit a 5x 4.5" rim over the axle center. I'd verify clearance before drilling any holes. Good luck.