Posted by Jerry (IP: 152.163.201.209) on April 18, 2000 at 22:47:55:
Contrary to some information, 5 lug axles won't fit into a 4 lug rearend, at least in my case.
4 lug axle shaft dia. 1.328 inches, bearing dia. 2.677.
5 lug axle shaft dia. 1.366 inches, bearing dia. 2,836.
Maybe it worked for someone else but not for me. Gonna just swap out whole rearend and housing. You get the 9 inch brakes that way too. The 4 lug brakes are 8 or 8.5 X 1 1/4 or 1 1/2.
I hope this helps someone.
Jerry