Swap front 1-ton parts to an 1985 truck. Do-able?

1988 TOYOTA PICKUP
98,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PCMENTOR
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Hi, I have a 1988 Toyota Motor-home that has the six lug 1-ton front wheels. I want to exchange them with a 1985 Toyota Motor-home with 5 lug front wheels. What is involved in doing this? Can you direct me to an online source? Thanks
Mar 31, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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CARADIODOC
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That is a custom job so you won't find instructions online. You have to consider the brakes and front-to-rear brake balance will be different. Different wheels will alter "scrub radius" which will adversely affect handling, steering response, comfort, and load-carrying capacity. Lawyers and insurance investigators love to find these kinds of modifications so they can shift part of the blame for a crash from their client onto you. If you aren't happy with the way your vehicle was designed, look at this as an opportunity to trade for what you want.
Mar 31, 2016 at 8:00 PM