Sorry, that was me. I forgot to log in.

John

I think what you should do is find a set of 14x4&1/2" wheels for the rear and a similar size for the front. No sense spending big money on nice parts if youre going to outgrow them. Personally I think just swapping the axle at the same time is the best choice. I dont think youll be able to transfer brake parts. The hub pilot as well as the backing plate flange are probably different.

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I've been calling it as i see it for my entire life and that's not about to change. Take it or leave it.

Well I have decided to go ahead and do the rear end upgrade. This is the right time to do it and it solves the bolt pattern problem.

Now I just need a new rear end. And some wheels. And Tires. Oh, and bushings.

I'm getting there.

Thanks for the advice,

John

and dont forget, driveshaft shortening!