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06-11-2013, 07:15 PM
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5 lug to 6 lug conversion
Hey guys. I searched and couldnt find anything. I have a 83 C10 stepside. Is it possible to convert it to 6 lug with axle and front suspension parts from a 88-98 truck? If so, what all would i need? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
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06-11-2013, 07:18 PM
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Re: 5 lug to 6 lug conversion
No need for 88-98 parts. Use the common 'disc brake' conversion rotors for the HD 73-87 spindle. They're 1.25" rotors & come in 5 or 6-lug. The rear is as simple as swapping 73-87 4wd axles into the current 5-lug rear end.
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06-11-2013, 07:22 PM
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Re: 5 lug to 6 lug conversion
Ok cool. So for the front, can i get these parts from the local yard or do I have to order from LMC Truck?
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06-11-2013, 07:53 PM
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Re: 5 lug to 6 lug conversion
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That being said, most of the board supporting vendors can supply you w/the correct rotors to do the 6-lug pattern w/the 73-87 spindles. Go to the 'Suspension Marketplace' link @ the top of the suspension forum page. The rear axles would be a local yard type part....
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06-11-2013, 08:27 PM
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Re: 5 lug to 6 lug conversion
Thanks Scoti. Much appreciated.
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06-11-2013, 08:59 PM
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Re: 5 lug to 6 lug conversion
or just take your existing axles to a machine shop and have them re drill them to the 6 lug pattern.
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