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**Belsh** · 04-10-2023, 03:52 AM

I'm going to order a front and back disk brake conversion kit for my 1970C10 which is currently a 6 lug on aftermarket 20 inch rims. Other than having to change my wheels are there any reasons to go to 5 lug over 6 or is it simply a case of personal preference? Thanks

**Belsh** · 04-10-2023, 04:05 AM

Sorry guys I should have searched this before asking, found lots of info in previous threads. If I could work out how to delete it I would

ghackett1 · 04-10-2023, 07:15 AM

No worries, since u asked I kept my (6) lugs on my 68. I purchased some 70 rally’s and was able to find them in 6 lug so I kept it there. If I switch to disc I will reconsider although you can get 6 lug rotors that will fit. It’s all personal choice and money.

**cericd** · 04-10-2023, 01:50 PM

One thing to keep in mind is that there are many styles of aftermarket wheels that aren't available in 6 lug. If you plan to change wheels I'd go with a 5 lug setup to open up your aftermarket wheel options. Also, the 6 lug rotors are generally a bit more expensive than 5 lug parts from the same company. However, if you plan to keep your current 6 lug rims you'd be better off using the 6 lug rotors.

**special-K** · 04-10-2023, 04:27 PM

I don't know why, but if I had a 67/68 I'd stay with 6-lug but would be inclined to go 5-lug with a 69/70. If I already had wheels I wanted to stay with I'd stay with the lug pattern I had. My '67 project is on a '71 chassis that already has a 4/5 drop with 5-lugs, of course, plus I already have 8" 5-lug steelies. So that's an exception to my rule, even. I'd rather have 6-lug but I'm not changing what I already have

BRL · 04-10-2023, 05:11 PM

I currently have 6-lug drums both front and rear, pretty sure they're original of course.

I would like to have 5-lug with disks up front.

There just seems to be so much more custom wheel choices with 5-lugs from what I've seen.

**Palf70Step** · 04-10-2023, 05:58 PM

No reason to change except for different wheels. 6 lugs are very common in truck world now days, so there are plenty of choices, especially if you like the big wheels like your 20s. For 15s and 17s there us a much greater wheel selection in 5 lug.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-11-2023, 12:50 AM

I have a '68 C/10 [6-lug], a '71 K/1500 [6-lug], a '67 K/10 and a '72 K/5. They all take 6 lugs on 5.5'' spacing.
I'd be stupid to convert to 5 lug, just to run some chronologically incorrect and [imho] garish looking rims.

04-10-2023, 03:52 AM	#1
Belsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Whitley bay UK Posts: 69	5 or 6 lug preference I'm going to order a front and back disk brake conversion kit for my 1970C10 which is currently a 6 lug on aftermarket 20 inch rims. Other than having to change my wheels are there any reasons to go to 5 lug over 6 or is it simply a case of personal preference? Thanks

04-10-2023, 04:05 AM	#2
Belsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Whitley bay UK Posts: 69	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference Sorry guys I should have searched this before asking, found lots of info in previous threads. If I could work out how to delete it I would

04-10-2023, 07:15 AM	#3
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference No worries, since u asked I kept my (6) lugs on my 68. I purchased some 70 rally’s and was able to find them in 6 lug so I kept it there. If I switch to disc I will reconsider although you can get 6 lug rotors that will fit. It’s all personal choice and money.

04-10-2023, 01:50 PM	#4
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,155	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference One thing to keep in mind is that there are many styles of aftermarket wheels that aren't available in 6 lug. If you plan to change wheels I'd go with a 5 lug setup to open up your aftermarket wheel options. Also, the 6 lug rotors are generally a bit more expensive than 5 lug parts from the same company. However, if you plan to keep your current 6 lug rims you'd be better off using the 6 lug rotors. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

04-10-2023, 04:27 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference I don't know why, but if I had a 67/68 I'd stay with 6-lug but would be inclined to go 5-lug with a 69/70. If I already had wheels I wanted to stay with I'd stay with the lug pattern I had. My '67 project is on a '71 chassis that already has a 4/5 drop with 5-lugs, of course, plus I already have 8" 5-lug steelies. So that's an exception to my rule, even. I'd rather have 6-lug but I'm not changing what I already have __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2023, 05:11 PM	#6
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 620	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference I currently have 6-lug drums both front and rear, pretty sure they're original of course. I would like to have 5-lug with disks up front. There just seems to be so much more custom wheel choices with 5-lugs from what I've seen.

04-10-2023, 05:58 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference No reason to change except for different wheels. 6 lugs are very common in truck world now days, so there are plenty of choices, especially if you like the big wheels like your 20s. For 15s and 17s there us a much greater wheel selection in 5 lug. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 04-11-2023 at 04:48 AM.

04-11-2023, 12:50 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,515	Re: 5 or 6 lug preference I have a '68 C/10 [6-lug], a '71 K/1500 [6-lug], a '67 K/10 and a '72 K/5. They all take 6 lugs on 5.5'' spacing. I'd be stupid to convert to 5 lug, just to run some chronologically incorrect and [imho] garish looking rims. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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