6 lug disc to 5 lug disc - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theyammieguy · 12-09-2008, 10:31 PM

I have disc up front in a 6 bolt pattern, is it as easy as buying a 5 lug rotor to do the swap? If so which rotor would I need?

d10s69c10 · 12-09-2008, 10:34 PM

72 i believe was 5 lug would be the simplest.

i got a 75 front end on mine somehow. just came home that way.

theyammieguy · 12-09-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

72 i believe was 5 lug would be the simplest.

i got a 75 front end on mine somehow. just came home that way.

Pretty sure mine is the stock crossmember but have no idea what brand conversion kit was used.

caminokid · 12-10-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

72 i believe was 5 lug would be the simplest.

i got a 75 front end on mine somehow. just came home that way.

Used the whole front crossmember on mine...its out a a 87. I used the power steering out of that truck too.

Tx Firefighter · 12-10-2008, 07:25 AM

All of the 6 lug disc conversions I've ever messed with used interchangable rotors with 5 lug. Same bearings, same seals, same calipers and pads.

My 72 short bed actually has 68 model disc brake spindles from ECE. I sold the 6 lug rotors on this board and replaced them with parts store 5 lug rotors off a 73 model.

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

All of the 6 lug disc conversions I've ever messed with used interchangable rotors with 5 lug. Same bearings, same seals, same calipers and pads.

My 72 short bed actually has 68 model disc brake spindles from ECE. I sold the 6 lug rotors on this board and replaced them with parts store 5 lug rotors off a 73 model.

Thanks for the info TX.
Where is Springtown?

Tx Firefighter · 12-10-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Thanks for the info TX.
Where is Springtown?

30 miles west of Ft Worth

67ChevyRedneck · 12-17-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

All of the 6 lug disc conversions I've ever messed with used interchangable rotors with 5 lug. Same bearings, same seals, same calipers and pads.

My 72 short bed actually has 68 model disc brake spindles from ECE. I sold the 6 lug rotors on this board and replaced them with parts store 5 lug rotors off a 73 model.

I'm the one who bought your 6 lug rotors, they've been working very well for the past couple years. My truck had a complete stock 71 5 lug suspension under it, but because I couldn't find a 5 lug rear for a reasonable price, and I wanted to run rallys anyway, I bought the rotors instead. It was a straight swap. Bearings, calipers, etc all fit the same.

70c10 · 12-17-2008, 08:12 AM

I never realized you could just use 5 lug rotors on the aftermarket dropped spindles. I thought they were designed for only 6 lug aftermarket rotors.

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

Used the whole front crossmember on mine...its out a a 87. I used the power steering out of that truck too.

What all was involved with the swap? I have a 87 crossmember and rear diff coming to me from Austin.

my67chevytruck · 12-09-2008, 10:47 PM

i would think so, you could pull a rotor and take it with you to the parts store and have them mic the 6 lug vs. 5 lug, if the same inner diameter you should be able to bolt up.

if you were not several hours away, i would let you test fit some stock rotors i have in the garage.

theyammieguy · 12-09-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

i would think so, you could pull a rotor and take it with you to the parts store and have them mic the 6 lug vs. 5 lug, if the same inner diameter you should be able to bolt up.

if you were not several hours away, i would let you test fit some stock rotors i have in the garage.

I might head to the junkyard on saturday and take a few measurements.

Thanks for the offer.

my67chevytruck · 12-09-2008, 10:53 PM

yes 71/72 were disk brakes, just did a 72 xmember swap a couple weekends back. the only thing i would be concerned with would be the inner diameter to make sure they both use the same size bearings... good luck.

my67chevytruck · 12-10-2008, 09:02 AM

thanks TX for clarifying this . I was pretty sure they would but errored on the side of caution.

70 Suburban · 12-10-2008, 10:10 AM

I would be intrested in your six lug stuff. I have a comolaet 5 lug 72 front end

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I would be intrested in your six lug stuff. I have a comolaet 5 lug 72 front end

Ok, what is a comolaet front end?

Tell you what, I have a 87 front end coming from Austin. You come down to Houston and help me do the swap and you have everything you want off my old crossmember.

my67chevytruck · 12-10-2008, 07:30 PM

I think he meant to type Complete 5 lug front end

69Rob · 12-10-2008, 09:13 PM

where you at in houston he passes that offer up maybe me and you can work some thig out i just got the front end off of a 81 still have put it in yet 5 lug has every thing needed to do the swap let me know

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Rob

where you at in houston he passes that offer up maybe me and you can work some thig out i just got the front end off of a 81 still have put it in yet 5 lug has every thing needed to do the swap let me know

Im on the south side near almeda mall.

So you want the 6 lug to?

69Rob · 12-10-2008, 09:52 PM

ya this way i can keep 6 lug all the way around so i wont have to go and buy a 5 lug rear i paid 250$ for every thing when you say you got a the x member coming you mean the entire brake system?

theyammieguy · 12-10-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Rob

ya this way i can keep 6 lug all the way around so i wont have to go and buy a 5 lug rear i paid 250$ for every thing when you say you got a the x member coming you mean the entire brake system?

I have everything coming from rotor to rotor.

69Rob · 12-10-2008, 10:02 PM

so how much you want for the rotors? ill be putting mine on and my bags this weeken and should be getting my drop spindels soon too

70 Suburban · 12-10-2008, 11:17 PM

ill take you up on it. when do you want to do it. Ill make the drive. I live in bryan now but thats no big deal. also I have all the tools that we would need to do this too. do you have air?

theyammieguy · 12-16-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

ill take you up on it. when do you want to do it. Ill make the drive. I live in bryan now but thats no big deal. also I have all the tools that we would need to do this too. do you have air?

Pretty sure I have all the tools as well. I have air but my compressor trips my breaker when it hits around 80psi.

Only thing I don't have is an engine hoist.

70 Suburban · 12-17-2008, 12:21 AM

just so happens i do.. I also have a glass bead blaster and a sand blaster if you want to clean them up/// also I paint.maybe powder coat?ok ok so i had a shop in houston before i moved here. Rods Rods....

12-09-2008, 10:31 PM	#1
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12-09-2008, 10:34 PM	#2
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc 72 i believe was 5 lug would be the simplest. i got a 75 front end on mine somehow. just came home that way. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

12-10-2008, 07:25 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc All of the 6 lug disc conversions I've ever messed with used interchangable rotors with 5 lug. Same bearings, same seals, same calipers and pads. My 72 short bed actually has 68 model disc brake spindles from ECE. I sold the 6 lug rotors on this board and replaced them with parts store 5 lug rotors off a 73 model. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-10-2008 at 07:27 AM.

12-17-2008, 08:12 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc I never realized you could just use 5 lug rotors on the aftermarket dropped spindles. I thought they were designed for only 6 lug aftermarket rotors. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-09-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc i would think so, you could pull a rotor and take it with you to the parts store and have them mic the 6 lug vs. 5 lug, if the same inner diameter you should be able to bolt up. if you were not several hours away, i would let you test fit some stock rotors i have in the garage. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 12-09-2008 at 10:47 PM.

12-09-2008, 10:53 PM	#13
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc yes 71/72 were disk brakes, just did a 72 xmember swap a couple weekends back. the only thing i would be concerned with would be the inner diameter to make sure they both use the same size bearings... good luck. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-10-2008, 09:02 AM	#14
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc thanks TX for clarifying this . I was pretty sure they would but errored on the side of caution. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-10-2008, 10:10 AM	#15
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc I would be intrested in your six lug stuff. I have a comolaet 5 lug 72 front end

12-10-2008, 07:30 PM	#17
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc I think he meant to type Complete 5 lug front end __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-10-2008, 09:13 PM	#18
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc where you at in houston he passes that offer up maybe me and you can work some thig out i just got the front end off of a 81 still have put it in yet 5 lug has every thing needed to do the swap let me know __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

12-10-2008, 09:52 PM	#20
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc ya this way i can keep 6 lug all the way around so i wont have to go and buy a 5 lug rear i paid 250$ for every thing when you say you got a the x member coming you mean the entire brake system? __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

12-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#22
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc so how much you want for the rotors? ill be putting mine on and my bags this weeken and should be getting my drop spindels soon too __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

12-10-2008, 11:17 PM	#23
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc ill take you up on it. when do you want to do it. Ill make the drive. I live in bryan now but thats no big deal. also I have all the tools that we would need to do this too. do you have air?

12-17-2008, 12:21 AM	#25
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 6 lug disc to 5 lug disc just so happens i do.. I also have a glass bead blaster and a sand blaster if you want to clean them up/// also I paint.maybe powder coat?ok ok so i had a shop in houston before i moved here. Rods Rods....

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