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kyle_22r · 03-01-2006, 11:02 AM

also, it's not always the number of lugs, but the spacing as well. a lot of heavier trucks in the 1.5-2 ton class have a 5 lug or 6 lug with really wide spacing(like 8.5 or 10.5 maybe?) the spread the clamping force over a wider area. this is why a 5 on 5.5 lug pattern(like ford and some old jeeps) is really held in a higher regard than a 5 on 4.5 lug pattern(most modern jeeps, most smaller 5 lug axles)

03-01-2006, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	also, it's not always the number of lugs, but the spacing as well. a lot of heavier trucks in the 1.5-2 ton class have a 5 lug or 6 lug with really wide spacing(like 8.5 or 10.5 maybe?) the spread the clamping force over a wider area. this is why a 5 on 5.5 lug pattern(like ford and some old jeeps) is really held in a higher regard than a 5 on 4.5 lug pattern(most modern jeeps, most smaller 5 lug axles) __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4