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ChevLoRay · 12-21-2002, 12:11 PM

I did a swap on my '69, and kept the 6-lug pattern. Why? Well, I didn't want to change the wheels, nor did I want to change the rear end. In the future, IF I find a 71-72 rear axle, AND I want to, I can put it in and swap the rotors on the front and have a 5-lug system. Your truck will never know which one it has. There are a butt-load of 6-lug wheels on the market.

One thing to remember, is that switching to a disc-brake front end will add about an inch of track to your vehicle. With that in mind, you will have to watch the width and offset of the wheels that you run on the front. Early Classic Enterprises components have been thoroughly reliable and make my truck a dream to drive.

Now, if I can just get my automatic choke sorted out, the cold weather won't plague me!

12-21-2002, 12:11 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I did a swap on my '69, and kept the 6-lug pattern. Why? Well, I didn't want to change the wheels, nor did I want to change the rear end. In the future, IF I find a 71-72 rear axle, AND I want to, I can put it in and swap the rotors on the front and have a 5-lug system. Your truck will never know which one it has. There are a butt-load of 6-lug wheels on the market. One thing to remember, is that switching to a disc-brake front end will add about an inch of track to your vehicle. With that in mind, you will have to watch the width and offset of the wheels that you run on the front. Early Classic Enterprises components have been thoroughly reliable and make my truck a dream to drive. Now, if I can just get my automatic choke sorted out, the cold weather won't plague me! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.