6 lug rotors.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DanoDMano · 03-17-2003, 12:15 AM

I know this subject has been beat to death, but I got a question. I plan on finding a donor disc brake saddle off of a 1973-1982 chevy 1/2 ton and want to stay with the 6 lug.

Does anyone know of anyone here on the board that sells 6 lug bolt on rotors for this swap, or a machine shop that will make them for me??

Thanks!!!

Longhorn Man · 03-17-2003, 12:18 AM

Get ahold of GMC Paul

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-17-2003, 01:20 AM

If you want to stay with six lug, what's the point of changing the front crossmember? If you change the front crossmember, then you will have to change ball joints and steering linkages to go back to 6 lug. We carry everything to convert your exsisting front crossmemer to six lug disk using your exsisting ball joints, steering linkages and etc. Also they are available in standard heights or 2 1/2" drop at no additional cost. Let me know if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Longhorn Man · 03-17-2003, 01:29 AM

I thought they had 6 lug rotors for the 73 & up suspention too?

**GMCPaul** · 03-17-2003, 05:31 AM

The 6 lug rotors we carry work on all 71-72 Trucks with 1/2 ton spindles, 73-87 truck with 1/2 ton spindles and 1 1/4" thick rotors, and 73-91 Suburban, Blazer, Jimmy 2wd 1/2 ton spindles with 1 1/4" thick front rotors.
GMCPaul

EdB · 03-17-2003, 09:03 PM

Dano,

I have a 70 CST10. I recently changed to a power disc
brake system from Performance Suspension. This was before
I joined this board. The rotors fit over my existing hubs.

The first set of rotors had way to much runout. The best I
could do was .018. I had to go through Stainless Steel
Brakes for replacements. I had to send them my original
rotors and they sent replacements. The replacements
were ok. One side was .001 and the other was .003.
The brakes work fine now after getting the proportioning
valve adjusted.

The setup was pricey a little over 1000.00. I think that this
can be beat.

I did not have to change any of the suspension parts though.

The booster went on ok.

EdB

tommie · 03-17-2003, 09:12 PM

GMC Paul's kits are much cheaper than that,
you can buy just the rotors that will work with the 73-87 spindle for 1.25" thick rotors,
finishing up mine now, easy conversion, and easy on the pocket book also

tommie

DanoDMano · 03-17-2003, 09:39 PM

Hey Tommie, if you dont mind telling, how much did it cost you..Ballpark??

tommie · 03-17-2003, 09:50 PM

GMC Paul has a kit that comes with (2) 6 lug rotors, inner and outer wheel bearings, spindle nuts, washers, dust caps, calpiers, brake pads, and brake hoses I think it was $219 check GMC Paul's website though, i don't want to tell you the wrong price.

with this kit, you can mount the rotors on 73-87 1.25" spindles.

either use the front suspension from a donor truck, or just use the spindles on your truck with 73-87 ball joints.

it is one of many choices you have to convert to disc.

feel free to email me if you want to know any more or have any other questions.
tommie

DanoDMano · 03-17-2003, 10:26 PM

Thanks Tommie!!
Are you happy with the disc brakes?? I want the brakes, and I also want them so I can install drop spindles!!

Thanks for the great Info...

tommie · 03-17-2003, 11:12 PM

i haven't driven it yet, still putting the truck back together, just set the engine and trans in today (350 shortblock balanced with vortec heads and 700r4) had to get rid of the staight 6 and 3 sp standard.

i don't see why i wouldn't like them, they are basically the same set up as a 73-87. has to be better than the drums that were on the front.

tommie

DanoDMano · 03-17-2003, 11:14 PM

Sounds like you will have a very nice ride when you are done. Thanks again for the Info..

03-17-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	6 lug rotors.... I know this subject has been beat to death, but I got a question. I plan on finding a donor disc brake saddle off of a 1973-1982 chevy 1/2 ton and want to stay with the 6 lug. Does anyone know of anyone here on the board that sells 6 lug bolt on rotors for this swap, or a machine shop that will make them for me?? Thanks!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

03-17-2003, 01:20 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	If you want to stay with six lug, what's the point of changing the front crossmember? If you change the front crossmember, then you will have to change ball joints and steering linkages to go back to 6 lug. We carry everything to convert your exsisting front crossmemer to six lug disk using your exsisting ball joints, steering linkages and etc. Also they are available in standard heights or 2 1/2" drop at no additional cost. Let me know if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-17-2003, 05:31 AM	#5
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	The 6 lug rotors we carry work on all 71-72 Trucks with 1/2 ton spindles, 73-87 truck with 1/2 ton spindles and 1 1/4" thick rotors, and 73-91 Suburban, Blazer, Jimmy 2wd 1/2 ton spindles with 1 1/4" thick front rotors. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

03-17-2003, 09:39 PM	#8
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Hey Tommie, if you dont mind telling, how much did it cost you..Ballpark?? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

03-17-2003, 10:26 PM	#10
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks Tommie!! Are you happy with the disc brakes?? I want the brakes, and I also want them so I can install drop spindles!! Thanks for the great Info... __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

03-17-2003, 12:18 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Get ahold of GMC Paul

03-17-2003, 01:29 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I thought they had 6 lug rotors for the 73 & up suspention too?

03-17-2003, 09:03 PM	#6
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Dano, I have a 70 CST10. I recently changed to a power disc brake system from Performance Suspension. This was before I joined this board. The rotors fit over my existing hubs. The first set of rotors had way to much runout. The best I could do was .018. I had to go through Stainless Steel Brakes for replacements. I had to send them my original rotors and they sent replacements. The replacements were ok. One side was .001 and the other was .003. The brakes work fine now after getting the proportioning valve adjusted. The setup was pricey a little over 1000.00. I think that this can be beat. I did not have to change any of the suspension parts though. The booster went on ok. EdB

03-17-2003, 09:12 PM	#7
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	GMC Paul's kits are much cheaper than that, you can buy just the rotors that will work with the 73-87 spindle for 1.25" thick rotors, finishing up mine now, easy conversion, and easy on the pocket book also tommie

03-17-2003, 09:50 PM	#9
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	GMC Paul has a kit that comes with (2) 6 lug rotors, inner and outer wheel bearings, spindle nuts, washers, dust caps, calpiers, brake pads, and brake hoses I think it was $219 check GMC Paul's website though, i don't want to tell you the wrong price. with this kit, you can mount the rotors on 73-87 1.25" spindles. either use the front suspension from a donor truck, or just use the spindles on your truck with 73-87 ball joints. it is one of many choices you have to convert to disc. feel free to email me if you want to know any more or have any other questions. tommie

03-17-2003, 11:12 PM	#11
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	i haven't driven it yet, still putting the truck back together, just set the engine and trans in today (350 shortblock balanced with vortec heads and 700r4) had to get rid of the staight 6 and 3 sp standard. i don't see why i wouldn't like them, they are basically the same set up as a 73-87. has to be better than the drums that were on the front. tommie

03-17-2003, 11:14 PM	#12
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Sounds like you will have a very nice ride when you are done. Thanks again for the Info.. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

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