I called Dutchman yesterday and asked if they can redrill my 5x4" axles to 5x4.5". The guy said that he did not think they could do it. I was a bit surprised as they have been mentioned several times on this site as someone who can do this. He said I needed to measure the flange to see if I will end up with 3/16" between the stud and the edge of the flange. I want screw in studs to make sure to have the most flange left. My question is who has had this done BY Dutchman? Was this guy inexperienced? He was quick to mention new axles, bearings and retainers for $380 though. Also, does anyone have pictures of their redrill job with screw in studs that they can post?
Dutchman axles
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Be patient, sometimes when you post you have to resurrect it a few times for the right person to see it. It drops off so fast. Anyway back to the top for ya.
DoctorDiff
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It can be done, but the old bolt pattern must be plug welded and faced.
fstfish66
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many years ago i had strange engeering do it for me,,, axels and brake drums held up fine with a 340 4 speed,,,i had dutch man axels in my narrowed 8 3/4 only reason i went with them back in that time frame,,,strange had stoped doing any 8 3/4 new axels,,,and moser at that time had a very bad reputation,,i have a set of bent dutchman axels very narrow if u can use them,,,,
Kiddart1
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thats funny I have dutchman axles and they have both hole patterns I ordered them that way?? plenty of beef on them.
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