Quick front break question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Amr84ss · 06-21-2013, 01:10 PM

Is it common with front disk conversions to have a wider stance in the front compared to the back? My front tires seem to be a lot closer to my wheel wells than the backs do.

What would it take to put 5 lug set up on the front? The front disk conversion was done with 6 lug. I know that I will have to put axles in the rear end.

BurnoutNova · 06-21-2013, 01:32 PM

Yes it is common, My 71 from the factory is that way.

PanelDeland · 06-21-2013, 01:36 PM

It's about 3/4 of an inch wider in front.Swapping to 5 lug will do you no good.The rear ends are wider in 71-72 to compensate.If you're running aftermarket wheels or wider rears,you can even it up some with wheel offset.

Amr84ss · 06-21-2013, 01:55 PM

Sorry the thought of swapping to 5 lug is for easier wheel selection, not to try and fix the width. I am ok with it I will just put a wider tire on the back to compensate for it.

06-21-2013, 01:10 PM	#1
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	Quick front break question Is it common with front disk conversions to have a wider stance in the front compared to the back? My front tires seem to be a lot closer to my wheel wells than the backs do. What would it take to put 5 lug set up on the front? The front disk conversion was done with 6 lug. I know that I will have to put axles in the rear end.

06-21-2013, 01:32 PM	#2
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Quick front break question Yes it is common, My 71 from the factory is that way.

06-21-2013, 01:36 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Quick front break question It's about 3/4 of an inch wider in front.Swapping to 5 lug will do you no good.The rear ends are wider in 71-72 to compensate.If you're running aftermarket wheels or wider rears,you can even it up some with wheel offset. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-21-2013, 01:55 PM	#4
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	Re: Quick front break question Sorry the thought of swapping to 5 lug is for easier wheel selection, not to try and fix the width. I am ok with it I will just put a wider tire on the back to compensate for it.



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