Re: WHat wheels fit a 73 COmmando

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: My '73 J4000 has 5 on 5 1/2" pattern too (at least the front still does. 
I have a full float 8 lug D60 rear axle now) with the largest center hole 
(because it has D44 front and was D60-2 semi-float rear) I have '84 Bronco 
full size wheels that fit fine (3 chrome and 1 steel) and the front axle I 
was going to swipe the disc brakes from to make my front brakes better. 
(going to matching J20 front axle and just need a Dodge NP208 from a 727 to 
finish the swap, then the flatdeck goes on after I finish moving)
   You can use a dremel or lathe to open up the center hole to fit on the 
earlier drum brake ones. (I'll have my own closed knuckle D44 front axle for 
sale soon and I put all new brakes and drums on last summer)


From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker)
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: WHat wheels fit a 73 COmmando

" From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
"
" Yep that's an AMC/Jeep Commando... since it's a 73.
" WHat other brand wheels will fit it?  I want to get a
" decent set... even white Wagon wheels.  The PO put a
" couple of Ranger wheels on the back which bolt up,
" however, the hole in the middle is too small so the
" wheel rides on top of the hub rather than flat against
" the drum.  THis is not only dangerous and hard on the
" wheels, it also keeps the rear brakes from working
" since the drums are flopping around back there.

i'm amazed someone would even try this kind of botch.

" Will an older, full size 5 lug Ford Oickup wheel work?

iirc both are 5x5.5" but i don't know about the center holes.
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