6 lug drum to 6 lug disc ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harley rider · 08-29-2012, 06:05 PM

I found a truck with 6 lug disc brake setup.it looked like a 67 or 68. can I just swap out the disc spindles, for my drum spindles? I have the entire front frame if I need it.

PanelDeland · 08-29-2012, 07:14 PM

It's really hard to say.It depends on how the disc truck was done.If it used later model spindles then the ball joints may be different,They make a kit that is bolt on for these trucks but if the person who swapped it ,did it from scratch there's no telling what they used.You could pull the whole crossmember and swap it but if something goes bad,you may have a hard time figuring out what you need for replacement parts.You might use a wire brush and take some part #'s off the components and see if someone can decode them for you.It should work somehow,you just need to be sure of what you're putting together.The suspension is the foundation and brakes and steering should never be skimped on.

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-29-2012, 07:40 PM

If it is 6 lug disc it has to be aftermarket.
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08-29-2012, 06:05 PM	#1
harley rider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: wichita ks Posts: 43	6 lug drum to 6 lug disc ? I found a truck with 6 lug disc brake setup.it looked like a 67 or 68. can I just swap out the disc spindles, for my drum spindles? I have the entire front frame if I need it.

08-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc ? It's really hard to say.It depends on how the disc truck was done.If it used later model spindles then the ball joints may be different,They make a kit that is bolt on for these trucks but if the person who swapped it ,did it from scratch there's no telling what they used.You could pull the whole crossmember and swap it but if something goes bad,you may have a hard time figuring out what you need for replacement parts.You might use a wire brush and take some part #'s off the components and see if someone can decode them for you.It should work somehow,you just need to be sure of what you're putting together.The suspension is the foundation and brakes and steering should never be skimped on. __________________ 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"

08-29-2012, 07:40 PM	#3
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc ? If it is 6 lug disc it has to be aftermarket. Posted via Mobile Device



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