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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 07:13 PM
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Just bought an 06 f150 last month, and tried getting wheels for it but I just noticed that my wheel hub has 7 studs and 90% of f150s wheels r 6. Do they make a adapter or has anyone changed the wheel hub from a 7 to a six. Any help would b appreciated.
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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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If you have 7 lug wheels you need to go to the 97-03 body style thread 04-08 did not come with the 7 lug I'm almost certain of. And 04 and up only have 6 lug 04heritage and older are all 5 lug unless you have 7 lug which is the f150 heavy payload package
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Old Nov 23, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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I have a 06 bro that's y im surprised that's mine is different
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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You have a Heavy half, known as a 7700 series F150 for 10th gens. I believe it's pretty much a 3/4 ton suspension under your half ton but don't quote me on that.
I have a buddy who swapped his heavy half to 6 bolt but I think he may have swapped the entire axles out to do so, probably an easier way to do so but I'm not too sure what it would be
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PyramidsRs
You have a Heavy half, known as a 7700 series F150 for 10th gens. I believe it's pretty much a 3/4 ton suspension under your half ton but don't quote me on that. I have a buddy who swapped his heavy half to 6 bolt but I think he may have swapped the entire axles out to do so, probably an easier way to do so but I'm not too sure what it would be
I was thinking if it was possible to swap out the wheel hubs that would do, but I'm not sure if the 6 stud would even fit on mine. If not I might b able to get a 7 to 6 wheel adapter but I'm having trouble finding one. I guess I need to ask in a machine shop if the can make it for me.
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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Ford tech specs for the F-150 I downloaded for my 2008 list a 7 lug wheel (17") rated for 2400 lbs. Whether it is real, who knows.
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 08:32 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...&package=false
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 08:34 PM
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When searching online, you have to look for F150 XL, Heavy Duty Payload 7-Lug.
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DrGriffin
When searching online, you have to look for F150 XL, Heavy Duty Payload 7-Lug.
Those r not that bad. I'll see I guess what's out there wheel wise and if anything I can always get the adapter made
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Old Nov 24, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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Tirerack was just an example. When looking at other places that ask for make, model, etc... just remember to look for the XL Heavy Duty 7lug. Happy hunting.
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