5 lug hubs: the simple solution.

[pennyman1]

what about the drums - who drills those? Or do you send them with the axles?

[4doorciv]

That is a very valid point on the drums. Some people want to swap to the Toyota rear end or the ford 8.8 for the option of going to rear disc brakes. What about when your drums are out of specifications and need to be replaced? Redrilling may not be best for the long run but I understand about the mix matched parts. As long as you know what you need and can remember it I'm sure you'll get by.

[turbomax]

I called Moser, sure enough they do it for $80.00 an axle, (meaning front hubs or rear axles, per pair).

huh. when I first looked at that option I thought it was $80 per axle shaft. I'll have to definitely do the rears now.

what about the drums - who drills those? Or do you send them with the axles?

they can do the drums to, but is extra. You could also swap Mitsubishi Van drums which are 5 lug and use the same brake shoes, so they must be the same diameter.

[foolonthehill]

If I were keeping the factory rear end, I'd probably get new drums to redrill, and that's a good question and point to bring up.
I am installing a Mopar 8.75 rear in my truck, because 1) I'm a Mopar guy and 2) because they take about 15% less H.P. to turn than a Ford 9" and finally, because there's an awsome disc brake bolt on kit for them for under $400.00 that includes everything.
I had bought a LSD (limited slip differential, Or Posi to you Chevy guys) for my truck, but knew the ratios available weren't what I needed. I was going to redrill the rear axle if I used that.
Now, with the 8.75 Mopar rear, I've got a 2:76 gear ratio, which means my engine will turn about 2,750 RPM at 80 M.P.H. on the highway. The truck weighs 2,700 lbs with the V8 in it. It doesn't need taller gears to get moving, quickly.

[pennyman1]

I know an A-body 8 3/4 rear fits with just spring perch mods width wise - at least 1 guy in the Pittsburgh area is running the setup under his 1st gen D-50 with a built Mopar 340 or 360, don't remember which.

[DroppedMitsu]

Wish you could have posted this a month ago before I sent my rear axles to a guy on another forum to get redrilled for $300.... oh well thanks for the info

[foolonthehill]

Ouch! Moser'll sell you custom length axles for that much!

[l.k.]

great news to find out....was starting my search for five lug....

thanks.