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8 lug conversion
Hi all, I have a 72 longbed and want to change my stud pattern to 6 lug from 8 lug. I have bought new drop axles for the front that will run C10 rotors. For the rear I am unsure of which way to go. I think I have a Dana 60 FF. I think it will be best for me to identify this first. I was thinking of either getting 2 axles made or change the hubs to 6 lug hubs. Has anyone done this before. Any help please.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
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Re: 8 lug conversion
some of the 72 had d60 in the back . But you wold be better off getting a 12b 6 lug rear or a 14blt 6 lug but there hard to find here let alone in Australia so the 12blt is your best bet.. I was in your kneck of the wood one time spent 3 month in Amberly i think that what the tome was called on an air base there.or it was when I was at a navy base but im not sure. on the weekend I would take a train to Brisbane or Sidney even went to serfers pairedice once.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
I will take some pics of this diff as it is out of the truck atm and I have a 9" in it. I am not sure where Amberly is, but surfers paradise is very nice. thanks for the replys
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Re: 8 lug conversion
First pic is a eaton second a 14blt and third is a d60 if your lucky ita a d60 there is a kit to convert it to 6 lug http://www.geartechhd.com/gallery/di...?album=5&pos=6
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Mine is definetly the D60. I will check out that site. thanks guys
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Glad I could help. If you get that convertion kit take lots of pics Ive never seen one used before. It looks like its a high quality kit.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Do you know how much the kit costs? I have emailed them and I'm waiting on cost.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
No I dont there was a write up on it in one of the 4x4 mags one time but I canrt remeber were. Ill see if I can find it.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
I called them and left a mesage if they call me back Ill let you know.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
thanks
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Re: 8 lug conversion
dont know if you got a hold of them but they called me back today. it is $1450 for the kit but it comes with a disk break convertion you have to use disks with it. He said he would ship it to to you no problem.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Thats not too bad considering what you get. Thanks for your help.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Glad I could help.
That’s what I was thinking all new hubs and every thing for disk breaks. Let me know if you decide to buy the kit and need me to call him for you or any thing.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
Thanks earl, i just got a truck 9 inch and not sure if ill use it. its already 5x5 and 31 spline axles. I'll be saving the 1450, and id prob spend that on a good locker center. what do you think? I also want to bag this thing so the extra cash helps too.
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Re: 8 lug conversion
I would think for 1450 you could build that 9 up. you could upgrade the axles and put a locker in it and have cash left over.
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