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    Post  vwmopar Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:48 pm

    Can the 91-96 Impala SS bolt pattern be changed to 5x4.75 from the 5"? Reason I'm asking is my 78 Buick LeSabre Coupe has 4.75 but a weak axle. The SS is way cheaper than a Moser 9 replacement.
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    Post  vwmopar Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:39 pm

    I guess know one knows anything. I'll just ask google.
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    Post  HeavyChevy77 Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:43 pm

    Buy moser axle shaft they make the patter u want Plus ur gonna have to drill the new rotors
    Better off getting impala ss rear with impals spindles and invest into a set of 5x5 rims
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    Post  vwmopar Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:06 pm

    I don't want that bolt pattern limited wheel selection. Plus I'm going to run C5 Z06 Vette brakes. I want to be able to go to the parts store and buy brake parts over the counter.
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    Post  HeavyChevy77 Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:22 pm

    I added wheel section gets narrow , rims will fit but too much offset ect...
    Looks like Moser axles in your future I engibe it'll run about 300$ the pair
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    Post  Myloth Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:11 pm

    New axles would probably be good investment for the future . I installed a 95' 3.08 10 bolt , I haven't changed axles yet though so I use the

    spacer adapters till I do since they pretty cheap ($50 pair).

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