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63deluxfleet · 11-19-2009, 11:48 PM

hello i was wondering is there a way to get an adapter for my 6 lug setup? i want to run some astro supremes and as you may know with my unemployment, the full suspension swap isnt coming anytime soon, so is there any way to do this and also what are the pros/cons if any? and also price range?

63deluxfleet · 11-20-2009, 01:51 AM

well i guess im going to have to do it the expensive way then

**Captainfab** · 11-20-2009, 02:24 AM

You might give these guys a call.
http://www.performancewheel.com/spac...egory=6&gacid=

BTW what did you have in mind for a suspension conversion that is "Expensive" ?

It can be done relatively inexpensively if you're resourceful and use OEM parts.

Slow Build · 11-20-2009, 02:38 AM

I know you'll want front disc brakes more sooner than later Isaac. Why buy wheels that are going to be the wrong backspacing for the setup you will eventually want.

Here is a good thread on the disc brake upgrade using junkyard parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260

63deluxfleet · 11-20-2009, 02:40 AM

well i know its not exactly expensive to change out my suspension to a 73-87, but im currently on unemployment and im going 2 fresno state so between the tution increase, and my insurances on both cars and drivin my truck (gass guzzler

) i dont have much cash, but i would like a temporary fix. i have some astro supremes that my dad gave me with new tires so that cost me nothin, so basically im tryin to get the cost effective "equivalent" or close to.

70 Suburban · 11-20-2009, 09:53 AM

It wasnt to bad. Parts were just about 200 from the junk yard for the front...took a day to swap. And thats with beer time.

Roadhammer · 11-20-2009, 12:42 PM

Junk yard stuff will be the cheapest. I would thing swapping rear axles for 5 bolts and then steal a whole front crossmember/brake booster with disks setup. Thats what i did bought a cheap donor and stole EVERYTHING! LOL

The front end swap i soooo easy. I never did anything significantly mechanicall befoe and i had no issue doing the swap. Pwr steering box adapter from cap'n and your on your way.

I have 6 lugs in the back and want 5 cuz i have a set of 5 lug rallys. I went through all the costs of adapters vs. axle swap vs diffswap and if you can get a good diff from a junk yard thats the cheapest i could come up with.

Jory

scotts62 · 11-20-2009, 01:50 PM

If you need more parts other than the suspension stuff, try and find a cheap parts truck that might even run with a 350, who knows you might get a bunch more parts you need for a cheaper price.

spr85gmc · 11-20-2009, 04:55 PM

with a 72- 87 rear endbeing wider will a swap affect how low i can get my 66 i plan on getting mine as low as possible using a static drop may 7+ inches in the rear. can i do it on stock rallys with a descent sized tire?

markeb01 · 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Bummer, I actually had a pair of 6 lug to 5 lug adapter plates up until a few months ago when I just threw them in the garbage. More recently there was a free "shred day" and as I was going through old paperwork I even found the receipt for them! I think they were just shy of $100 for the pair.

I never even used them, I just carried one with the spare tire for the period when I had 5 lug discs in front and the original 6 lug rear end. I'm not a big fan of adapters for daily use, which is why I tossed them out. For those interested however these are still being manufactured by at least a couple of companies:

https://uswheeladapters.com/Home_Page.php

http://adaptitusa.com/

This 2nd link even lists the 6 to 5 adapter, but they don't have the correct picture posted.

sailed2japan · 11-20-2009, 09:20 PM

Have you read about how to swap on spindles and discs from a 88-98 6 lug truck?

SCOTI · 11-20-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailed2japan

Have you read about how to swap on spindles and discs from a 88-98 6 lug truck?

He wants 5-lug to run his Supremes. The standard 71-87 5-lug swap would be easier (if he had the finances to do the swap).

63deluxfleet,
Are you 100% sure the Supreme's are 5x5 pattern?

63deluxfleet · 11-21-2009, 03:17 AM

yea they 5 on 5

11-19-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet hello i was wondering is there a way to get an adapter for my 6 lug setup? i want to run some astro supremes and as you may know with my unemployment, the full suspension swap isnt coming anytime soon, so is there any way to do this and also what are the pros/cons if any? and also price range? __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

11-20-2009, 01:51 AM	#2
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet well i guess im going to have to do it the expensive way then __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

11-20-2009, 02:24 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet You might give these guys a call. http://www.performancewheel.com/spac...egory=6&gacid= BTW what did you have in mind for a suspension conversion that is "Expensive" ? It can be done relatively inexpensively if you're resourceful and use OEM parts. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-20-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet I know you'll want front disc brakes more sooner than later Isaac. Why buy wheels that are going to be the wrong backspacing for the setup you will eventually want. Here is a good thread on the disc brake upgrade using junkyard parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260 __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

11-20-2009, 02:40 AM	#5
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet well i know its not exactly expensive to change out my suspension to a 73-87, but im currently on unemployment and im going 2 fresno state so between the tution increase, and my insurances on both cars and drivin my truck (gass guzzler) i dont have much cash, but i would like a temporary fix. i have some astro supremes that my dad gave me with new tires so that cost me nothin, so basically im tryin to get the cost effective "equivalent" or close to. __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

11-20-2009, 09:53 AM	#6
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet It wasnt to bad. Parts were just about 200 from the junk yard for the front...took a day to swap. And thats with beer time. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

11-20-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
Roadhammer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coaldale Alberta Posts: 174	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet Junk yard stuff will be the cheapest. I would thing swapping rear axles for 5 bolts and then steal a whole front crossmember/brake booster with disks setup. Thats what i did bought a cheap donor and stole EVERYTHING! LOL The front end swap i soooo easy. I never did anything significantly mechanicall befoe and i had no issue doing the swap. Pwr steering box adapter from cap'n and your on your way. I have 6 lugs in the back and want 5 cuz i have a set of 5 lug rallys. I went through all the costs of adapters vs. axle swap vs diffswap and if you can get a good diff from a junk yard thats the cheapest i could come up with. Jory

11-20-2009, 01:50 PM	#8
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet If you need more parts other than the suspension stuff, try and find a cheap parts truck that might even run with a 350, who knows you might get a bunch more parts you need for a cheaper price. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-20-2009, 04:55 PM	#9
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet with a 72- 87 rear endbeing wider will a swap affect how low i can get my 66 i plan on getting mine as low as possible using a static drop may 7+ inches in the rear. can i do it on stock rallys with a descent sized tire?

11-20-2009, 06:03 PM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet Bummer, I actually had a pair of 6 lug to 5 lug adapter plates up until a few months ago when I just threw them in the garbage. More recently there was a free "shred day" and as I was going through old paperwork I even found the receipt for them! I think they were just shy of $100 for the pair. I never even used them, I just carried one with the spare tire for the period when I had 5 lug discs in front and the original 6 lug rear end. I'm not a big fan of adapters for daily use, which is why I tossed them out. For those interested however these are still being manufactured by at least a couple of companies: https://uswheeladapters.com/Home_Page.php http://adaptitusa.com/ This 2nd link even lists the 6 to 5 adapter, but they don't have the correct picture posted.

11-20-2009, 09:20 PM	#11
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet Have you read about how to swap on spindles and discs from a 88-98 6 lug truck? __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-21-2009, 03:17 AM	#13
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: 6 lugz...iwant 5....but im on a bugdet yea they 5 on 5 __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

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