how can i change my wheels from 4 lug to 5?

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  1. JD71

    JD71 John Kenney

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    how can i change my wheels from 4 lug to 5?
     
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    change the axles....
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    they sell adapter for VW's to change them from 4-5 but i dont know if they sell them for fords
     
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    T.L. Banned

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    Convert to front disc brakes from a '74-'77 Maverick/Comet or '75-'80 Granada/Monarch, and swap-in a 5-lug 8-inch Maverick Rearend. The 5-lug rear axels generally do not fit into the 4-lug rear axel tubes, so a complete rearend swap is necessary. You can still use your original center section with the stock gears. It is not too diffucult...
     
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    and by doing what T.L. says youll benefeit a lot more than just extra bolt holes. definately worth the effort(y)
     
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