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Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Wheels, brakes, that's about it. The cost for swaping it over really depends on how you do it.
Complete axle swap or just redrill, just depends.
Back in the old days I would have said to change it but now with the parts available for these trucks it's just a matter of what you want for the truck.
Cost, availablity of parts isn't that big of a factor anymore.

01-10-2009, 07:03 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: whats the biggest reasoning for switching to 5 lug other than disc brakes Wheels, brakes, that's about it. The cost for swaping it over really depends on how you do it. Complete axle swap or just redrill, just depends. Back in the old days I would have said to change it but now with the parts available for these trucks it's just a matter of what you want for the truck. Cost, availablity of parts isn't that big of a factor anymore. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.