Could 8 Lug Hub Be Changed to 6 Lug
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/16/2024
Question:
Has anyone downgraded from a 8 lug axle to a 6 lug axle
asked by: Tony A
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Expert Reply:
It is definitely possible but I would need to know what your axle capacity is to determine if there's a 6 lug bolt pattern hub that fits it. There's really only two axle capacities that have both of those bolt patterns so if you have a 5.2k or a 6k axle you could switch out the hub to a 6 lug with the part # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Jameson C.
12/22/2025
Hey, what did you find out about your axle capacity for the 8-lug to 6-lug swap? Once you know that, I can help confirm if the 6-lug hub will fit your setup.