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raycow · 11-24-2010, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=canonball;4311309]as far as the 6 lug conversion I'll need new hubs for the rear, would a later model C20 work? I'm just thinking about the axel situation on my C20 in that the wheel and hub float over the axel (you have to take the axel out in oder to take the hub/drum off). I don't remember if the C10s are like that, or other later model chevys?QUOTE]

You will have to replace the rear axle with one from a C10. The C20 rears are full floating and there are no 6 lug hubs that fit them. This isn't as bad as it sounds because the C10 rear will give you highway-friendlier gearing.

As for the fronts, you can do a C10 disc swap from the control arm shafts out. You shouldn't have to swap the crossmember unless you want to. You can get aftermarket 6 lug rotors that are a bolt-on replacement for the 5 lug.

Ray

11-24-2010, 07:23 PM	#23
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: brake help [QUOTE=canonball;4311309]as far as the 6 lug conversion I'll need new hubs for the rear, would a later model C20 work? I'm just thinking about the axel situation on my C20 in that the wheel and hub float over the axel (you have to take the axel out in oder to take the hub/drum off). I don't remember if the C10s are like that, or other later model chevys?QUOTE] You will have to replace the rear axle with one from a C10. The C20 rears are full floating and there are no 6 lug hubs that fit them. This isn't as bad as it sounds because the C10 rear will give you highway-friendlier gearing. As for the fronts, you can do a C10 disc swap from the control arm shafts out. You shouldn't have to swap the crossmember unless you want to. You can get aftermarket 6 lug rotors that are a bolt-on replacement for the 5 lug. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 11-24-2010 at 07:30 PM.