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GMC3 · 01-06-2005, 12:55 AM

I know this is an old topic, but couldn't find my answer when I searched. I have a 69 frame with 6 lug rear and a front end off of a 78, can i buy the newer 6 lug rotors for the front, or do I have to have my axles re drilled to the 5 lug? If the 6 lugs rotors will work, what years do I need and do I need any other parts for the conversion? Also, I read something about hub size, and if I buy aftermarket rims, will they fit all the way around my truck

thank you and sorry if this is repetitious

flatblack67c-10 · 01-06-2005, 01:53 AM

You could just change the axles out to 5 lug. I think any 5 lug 12 bolt axles will work, but some housings are 1 inch narrower, and require a wider brake drum, I changed my axles out and this is the set-up I had on mine, a 5 lug axle with the wide drums. I think that the 67-69's?? were narrower. I cant remember the measurements right off hand.

Longhorn Man · 01-06-2005, 05:54 AM

late model 6 lug hubs won't work, however, aftermarket ones will. www.gmcpauls.com should have them.

GreyHoundSteve · 01-06-2005, 10:16 AM

I just bought my new lug rotors and the hub is larger than the newer ones but i didnt have trouble finding rims to fit it.

Vince M · 01-06-2005, 10:27 AM

Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) sells a replacement 6 lug rotor that fits onto a 71-72 spindle. It is not a redrilled rotor like some of the vendors sell. The catalog I have shows them at $89 each.

01-06-2005, 12:55 AM	#1
GMC3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: philadelphia Posts: 62	six lug rotor ? I know this is an old topic, but couldn't find my answer when I searched. I have a 69 frame with 6 lug rear and a front end off of a 78, can i buy the newer 6 lug rotors for the front, or do I have to have my axles re drilled to the 5 lug? If the 6 lugs rotors will work, what years do I need and do I need any other parts for the conversion? Also, I read something about hub size, and if I buy aftermarket rims, will they fit all the way around my truck thank you and sorry if this is repetitious

01-06-2005, 01:53 AM	#2
flatblack67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dover, AR Posts: 120	You could just change the axles out to 5 lug. I think any 5 lug 12 bolt axles will work, but some housings are 1 inch narrower, and require a wider brake drum, I changed my axles out and this is the set-up I had on mine, a 5 lug axle with the wide drums. I think that the 67-69's?? were narrower. I cant remember the measurements right off hand. __________________ was 67 chevy swb fleet now muticolored 69 step, 350/350, 3.73 posi, converted to 5 lug, torq thrust II 17x8 front 17x9.5 rear, factory air cab, fuel cell. future plans: shaved wiper cowl, shave stake pockets, phantom grille, and silver paint... 68 camaro ss396 project 54 f*rd project truck

01-06-2005, 10:27 AM	#5
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) sells a replacement 6 lug rotor that fits onto a 71-72 spindle. It is not a redrilled rotor like some of the vendors sell. The catalog I have shows them at $89 each. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

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01-06-2005, 05:54 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	late model 6 lug hubs won't work, however, aftermarket ones will. www.gmcpauls.com should have them.

01-06-2005, 10:16 AM	#4
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I just bought my new lug rotors and the hub is larger than the newer ones but i didnt have trouble finding rims to fit it.



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