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Originally Posted by slimneverdies
I appreciate your concern and I'm taking notes from everyone's advice.
But!!!!
Well I don't know about 2010 3/4 ton rotors but the camaro rotors that I have in my garage are a lot larger than what's on here now. I figured these would be an upgrade to say the least. I'm going to lower this thing no matter what I'm just curious as to "what do I lose" going from 8 lugs to 5 lugs. I'm going for a laid out on the frame but I have to tow occasionally.
If someone could explain what the big concern I should have if I had three less lugs....
Thanks slim
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Three less lugs is not the big concern, but what is behind those lugs. 3/4 ton running gear is heavier duty (brakes, axles, differential, and even the housing). If you could convert a full floating 3/4 axle to 5 lugs you MIGHT get the capacity of the original setup, but you still have the lighter duty 5 lug wheels.
My truck (84 C10 350) is the lightest duty full size truck that GM made in that era. The idea seemed to be that a truck that looked and rode more like a car would get gas mileage and emission numbers that would meet EPA standards easier.
I tow a 5000 pound 76 travel trailer with the truck, but wish I had the 3/4 ton running gear. Trailer brakes help, but bigger would be better.
If I was in your position, I would keep the heavy duty running gear and suspension, lower the truck and look for 8 lug wheels to finish the look.
Do not take this as offense, but building a truck from the wheels in is not the best approach. Build it stout enough to do the job from the motor out to the axles and let the wheel/tire combo be your last consideration.
There seems to be a LOT of options for wheels and tires now days, so you shouldn't have a problem finding good looking stout 8 lug wheels.