hub adapter for trailer

[fifty]

Hey all,

I have a m101a3 that I want to run matching tires/rims as my truck on. I am having trouble finding hub adapters that use the same lugs. I need to go from the 8x6.5 of the trailer to the 8x170 of my truck. But my truck uses the 14x2mm studs and not the 14x1.5mm studs that I can find everywhere.

Anyone have any ideas or links for me?

Thanks!

 

[croix]

check out Adapt It USA. If they don't have it you can call them and they will likely make it for you.

http://adaptitusa.com/

-croix

 

[fifty]

Just shot them an email! Arrow tech said they can do it for about $300...ouch...no way...

 

[Mark Harley]

Email these guys to see if they will do the 14mm x 2mm studs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X6-5-to-8X...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a41d888e0&vxp=mtr

 

[nely]

Chris from ujoint offroad sells these spacers for his 4x4 van conversions. Maybe email or call him and see if he can source them with the 14mm 2.0 pitch

 

[JPNCA]

Change the axle
$0.02

 

[Expedition.Report]

Change the axle
$0.02

same as I was going to suggest

 

[highlandercj-7]

No one makes and axle in that goofy ford bolt pattern, they are all 8 on 6.5" hubs standard. If he wants to run the matching wheels of his rig, he will need adapters, Unless they weld the hubs and redrill their own holes.

 

[Curmudgeon]

No one makes and axle in that goofy ford bolt pattern, they are all 8 on 6.5" hubs standard.

You have to wonder why Ford changed something that has been an industry standard for decades. It's kind of like 5 on 4.5", which has been used all over the world since early in the last century. Why would a manufacturer change to an oddball, unless they want to force you to buy something only they make? This was not one of Ford's better ideas.

I just recently changed a trailer from 6x5.5 to 5x5.5 to match my Scout. It was as simple as buying new Dexter hubs/drums for $65 each. They have all common lug patterns available, but not 8x170.

 

[Mark Harley]

GM did the same in 2011 with the 2500 and 3500 trucks Now they use a metric pattern too.

 

[Curmudgeon]

GM did the same in 2011 with the 2500 and 3500 trucks Now they use a metric pattern too.

What is GM's metric pattern? Same as Ford's?

 

[Mark Harley]

GM changed from 8x6.5" to 8x180mm for the 2011 units.

 

[djglover7]

All,

I have been trying to locate trailer hubs for 2016 Silverado 2500. NO LUCK.

The *NEW* GM pattern starting 2011 (?) is 8x180mm (8x7in). The old pattern was 8x165mm(8x6.5).

Any leads appreciated.

Dennis in Texas

 

[djglover7]

CORRECTION: I have been trying to locate trailer hubs to match my 2016 Silverado 2500.