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Old 07-17-2013, 08:58 PM   #1
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6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

So instead of swapping out a complete rear differential I decided to just pull the axels and weld up the old 6 lug configuration and have the axels re drilled to a 5 on 5 bolt pattern.

What I would like to know is:

Since I am pulling the axels, I assume I should replace the axel bearings and seals and want to know what else I should look at changing while I have this all apart?

New 5 lug drums, new brake pads, replaced the rear brake cylinders.....

anything else need to be addressed??
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Old 07-18-2013, 04:22 PM   #2
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

You can get conversion axles.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1963-6...Kit,46254.html
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Old 07-18-2013, 05:51 PM   #3
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

A guy would have to be a total moron to spend $500 on that kit when he can do the conversion for about $180 with new drums, re drilling the axels and changing the bearings.
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Old 07-18-2013, 10:13 PM   #4
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

I wouldn't buy them. I'm too cheap for that hence my username. I was just throwing it out there that they were available.
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Old 07-19-2013, 08:29 AM   #5
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

Couldn't you also redrill the drums when you drill axles?
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Old 08-03-2013, 10:42 PM   #6
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug.....'64 C10

Well got the axels re-drilled, new brake drums off a '72 for the 5 lug, new bearings, new seals and c clips. Total investment about $200.00

I will caution anyone considering having this done that they check the machine shops work prior to leaving their shop, something I did not do.

Found out after I had everything almost put back together that they did not mill the center of the axel down quite far enough to fit the drums I had and it was a PITA to die grind the center out of the drum but I got it to fit after an hour of messing with it.

I am not a mechanic and this wasn't that hard to do.
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