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Can1991Ram
09-15-2019, 02:41 PM
I would really like to go to a 5 lug solution on my truck down the road. Has anyone ever modified the spindle to receive another hub from another vehicle to achieve this? I have thought about a Mustang II suspension swap to be able to to this.. but of course this is a pricey choice although many kits come complete.

pennyman1
09-15-2019, 05:55 PM
the Mitsubishi van hubs are a direct swap, and are 5 bolt. The other option is the 2wd Toyota hubs, but you need to use spacers to align the calipers.

Can1991Ram
09-15-2019, 06:11 PM
Do you know the model of the Van? I'm assume the one for the Asian market? Do you know the years for the Toyota truck you are speaking of?

tortron
09-15-2019, 07:15 PM
L300 or delica hubs. We got them here in NZ as well

Can1991Ram
09-17-2019, 10:45 AM
That would be an expensive shipment from NZ!!

tortron
09-17-2019, 12:23 PM
Should be available new from mitsubishi, they even make repos in China, but I don't know the quality

Can1991Ram
09-19-2019, 08:10 AM
I will have to look at the bolt circle too and see if it common with any other vehicle in NA

tortron
09-19-2019, 01:20 PM
This is my neighbors L300 van
23384
23385
It's a diesel 2wd. Can measure it if you like. I believe they were popular in Thailand so you should be able to eBay parts

dash
09-20-2019, 12:44 AM
toyota hub has the common 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/showthread.php/28-5-lug-hubs-the-simple-solution
http://www.mightyram50.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=267#p1515

Can1991Ram
09-20-2019, 05:16 AM
Did the Japanese market share the same parts? Is that why the front spindles are a bolt on? Did they share the same rear axle assembly too?

geezer101
09-20-2019, 04:09 PM
All multiple country imports like Mitsubishi have 95% mechanical compatible parts (steering is the obvious exclusion) but it will come down to what generation you're working on. Gen 5 steering hubs are massively different to Gen 1 and 2 (maybe Gen 3? not sure...) and won't swap without engineering intervention like a gas torch and a welder...

Can1991Ram
09-21-2019, 11:35 AM
Damn... it seems easier to find a LSD for a toyota than a Ram 50.. I was hoping it would work.

tortron
09-22-2019, 12:38 PM
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MITSUBISHI-L300-SF-SK-RIGHT-FRONT-HUB-ASSEMBLY-N-TMP-386473/163793768258?hash=item2622de8f42:g:xnsAAOSwCkldRCE N
Can get them in Aussie too. Perhaps $100 a side
Postage probably $100 a side too. But not crazy I think

Can1991Ram
09-22-2019, 06:50 PM
I'll see if I can dig up the part numbers and go see what my local parts guy can come up with.I do know we ran 6 bolt 3/4 ton Chevy rims with with our slicks on the small block powered one.

dash
09-22-2019, 11:16 PM
if u can find toyota parts....
toyota truck front hub swap detailed on this forum, as well as Mmax LSD options/sources + 3.54 starion gear swap
when rearend shopping for my corolla, 92 toyota pickup diff was only 1" wider. Mmax ~2.25" wider
so toyota truck diff ~1.25" narrower than Mmax. If u can find one LSD, u get the popular 5x4.5" pattern as a bonus

Can1991Ram
09-23-2019, 07:26 AM
That is true.. I never thought of that... Look for an old Toyota for parts.