How do you change my 8 lug axle to a 5 lug axel in a 2006 Ford F-250 super duty fx4?

Answer 1

to change from 8 to 5 lugs on axle, you will need to buy a complete new diff housing and change it wheel to wheel. 5 lug wheels are smaller than 8 lug wheels and most 250 have a full floating axle.while the 5 lug axles are usually a semi floating axle you will also need to buy matching front diff and axle housing if you try just changing the axle hub and axles you will find the 5 lug axles are shorter in length .u will also find that the brakes on 5 lug are smaller so you will be loosing braking power typically u will need wheel to wheel housings, axles, and brakes from a f150