Will 6 lug disc brakes of 73-87 4 x 4 work on 69 conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 10-02-2003, 02:15 PM

Can I use the rotors off a 4 x 4 front end to go on a 2 wheel drive crossmember from a 73 - 87 truck to maintain the 6 lugs?

Dusti · 10-02-2003, 08:06 PM

I would not think so.4x4 uses totaly different suspention on the front than the 2-wheel drive,4x4 use leaf springs on the front and the 2 wheel drive uses coil springs and a-arms,I'am sure something just would not fit correct,maybe some body with more experiance has more info on it.

Bob W

Super Chevy · 10-02-2003, 10:17 PM

i wouldnt see why the rotors wouldnt work, since thats what you were asking. not sure if they go on the same way or not. never had my 87 apart

S-C

Dusti · 10-03-2003, 09:52 PM

I looked in my chevrolet pickup parts interchange manual 1967-1978.
There were no interchanges for 4x4 to 4x2.
I would think that the center of the rotor would be larger on a 4x4 for the locking hubs?
I have read a few post about people wanting to keep 6-lug and have disc brakes but don't recall anybody having that sugestion.

Plus that would be way too easy if you could just swap a few parts and keep 6-lug and get disc rotors

Try it and let us know,I would like to put disc brakes on my wifes truck and be able to keep the wheels that are on it without buying a kit for big$$.

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2003, 11:43 PM

The 2 wheel drive has the bearings and races in the rotor while every 4X4 I have ever worked on (which, admitedly is a very small number) had a 'hat' style rotor that slid over the hub assembly.

gmcnorton · 10-04-2003, 09:05 AM

4x4 will not fit 2wd. spindles rotors are completly different. sorry to be the bearer of bad news

10-02-2003, 02:15 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Will 6 lug disc brakes of 73-87 4 x 4 work on 69 conversion Can I use the rotors off a 4 x 4 front end to go on a 2 wheel drive crossmember from a 73 - 87 truck to maintain the 6 lugs? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

10-02-2003, 08:06 PM	#2
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	I would not think so.4x4 uses totaly different suspention on the front than the 2-wheel drive,4x4 use leaf springs on the front and the 2 wheel drive uses coil springs and a-arms,I'am sure something just would not fit correct,maybe some body with more experiance has more info on it. Bob W __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

10-03-2003, 09:52 PM	#4
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	Rotors I looked in my chevrolet pickup parts interchange manual 1967-1978. There were no interchanges for 4x4 to 4x2. I would think that the center of the rotor would be larger on a 4x4 for the locking hubs? I have read a few post about people wanting to keep 6-lug and have disc brakes but don't recall anybody having that sugestion. Plus that would be way too easy if you could just swap a few parts and keep 6-lug and get disc rotors Try it and let us know,I would like to put disc brakes on my wifes truck and be able to keep the wheels that are on it without buying a kit for big$$. __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

10-04-2003, 09:05 AM	#6
gmcnorton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Middleport, Pa. 17953 Posts: 737	conversion 4x4 will not fit 2wd. spindles rotors are completly different. sorry to be the bearer of bad news __________________ 70 GMC SHORT STEP , 71 BLAZER ,72 JIMMY,72 BLAZER, JUST NEED THAT SUBURBAN NOW......WANTING MORE

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10-02-2003, 10:17 PM	#3
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	i wouldnt see why the rotors wouldnt work, since thats what you were asking. not sure if they go on the same way or not. never had my 87 apart S-C

10-03-2003, 11:43 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The 2 wheel drive has the bearings and races in the rotor while every 4X4 I have ever worked on (which, admitedly is a very small number) had a 'hat' style rotor that slid over the hub assembly.



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