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Jan 1, 2015 | 09:25 PM

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Carcrazygts2

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Ah ok that would explain it. I wonder why they would have different hubs between the trucks and SUVs

You have 12mm studs. The hubs are different.

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:16 PM

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DrillRig52

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You have 12mm studs. The hubs are different.

I thought that changed in 99?

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:20 PM

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charliedyal

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I thought that changed in 99?

Some crossover in 98-00. Did see an early 00 with 12's before.

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:24 PM

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You have 12mm studs. The hubs are different.

Yea. Mine are 14's

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:30 PM

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DrillRig52

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What's the easiest way to tell? I bought a set of factory wheels one time and I could swear I had to buy ones with 14mm stud holes.

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:31 PM

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I thought that changed in 99?

00.5 is the crossover. Its the same time Visteon redesigned the 9.75 with larger bearings.

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carcrazygts2

00.5 is the crossover. Its the same time Visteon redesigned the 9.75 with larger bearings.

What do you need to replace to change over to the 14mm studs?

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:38 PM

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Carcrazygts2

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Rear diff, and front hubs if its 4wd.

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:40 PM

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Rear diff, and front hubs if its 4wd.

What if you're 2wd?

Jan 1, 2015 | 10:54 PM

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Cmanjr

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What bottom end was in the 97/98 5.4 blocks? Cast or forged? Just curious. And which is better? (I'm guessing forged)