Why a 6 lug conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Twistedsteel · 08-25-2007, 12:08 AM

Is it just for more wheel options or something else?

Albie

**N2TRUX** · 08-25-2007, 01:21 AM

There was a time when having 6 lugs meant almost no options for wheels. With the advent of the late model trucks going to 6 lug it opened the options up considerably. Beyond that the only really reason to convert is to add disc brakes.

Dingfodgy · 08-25-2007, 02:04 AM

But even the disc brake argument is blown away, now that we can get dropped spindle / disc brake kits w/ 6-lug rotors! Granted 5 spoke "Smoothie II's" or "Hopsters" look better then their 6 lug brethren, but I'm not sure they look THAT much better to justify the cost of swapping out both the front and rear ends.

08-25-2007, 12:08 AM	#1
Twistedsteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redway, Ca Posts: 97	Why a 6 lug conversion? Is it just for more wheel options or something else? Albie

08-25-2007, 01:21 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Why a 6 lug conversion? There was a time when having 6 lugs meant almost no options for wheels. With the advent of the late model trucks going to 6 lug it opened the options up considerably. Beyond that the only really reason to convert is to add disc brakes. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-25-2007, 02:04 AM	#3
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Why a 6 lug conversion? But even the disc brake argument is blown away, now that we can get dropped spindle / disc brake kits w/ 6-lug rotors! Granted 5 spoke "Smoothie II's" or "Hopsters" look better then their 6 lug brethren, but I'm not sure they look THAT much better to justify the cost of swapping out both the front and rear ends. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")



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