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91Subbed · 10-27-2012, 06:25 PM

Are adapters ideal? Or is there any other way to convert to 6 lug?
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cal30_sniper · 10-29-2012, 10:54 AM

I don't think you'll find anywhere that makes a 5-lug to 6-lug conversion adapter. The lugs would overlap, making it pretty much impossible to do. To convert to 6-lug, you'd need to change out the rear axles and brake drums, and front hub/rotor assembly. Since there were no 6-lug 2WD trucks made in our generation, you'd have to source a place that makes custom hubs. I can't see any possible application where this would be worthwhile. If you want extra strength, convert to an 8-lug setup off of a 3/4 ton 2WD. 6-lug was only used on the 1/2 4x4 trucks.

68Timber · 10-29-2012, 02:32 PM

Are you OK with the extra width? I'd rather change the font hub/rear axle if I knew I was going to leave it that way. Is this to mount a wheel not available in 5 lug?

cal30_sniper · 10-29-2012, 03:22 PM

I did some digging around, and there are adapters available to do this, but they are a two piece, bolt together design. You couldn't pay me enough money to put something like that on a truck that ever sees and harsh driving or towing (or even heavy loads for that matter). A 1-piece bolt through adapter should work just fine, but I would be very leery of anything that bolts together to go from 5 to 6 lugs like this:

If you'll notice, the big made in the U.S.A. wheel adapter companies won't build a lug adapting wheel adapter. There's a reason for this: they don't want the liability concerns for one of those things coming in two.

Like bruiser asked, why exactly are you wanting to change over?

toeb · 10-29-2012, 09:16 PM

Actually there are USA company's building these adaptors. I buy from them regularly. Excalibur is one of them. Adaptors like these are not my first choice and rather expensive for what they are. You would be better off to buy a set that fit or look into a hub swap.
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Tony_SS · 11-05-2012, 04:34 PM

I would never run a set of adapters like that... I actually did and am glad I switched them out before I had any trouble!

91Subbed · 11-05-2012, 04:42 PM

Agree, I was just wondering if it was possible just because there are many rims available for a 6 lug than 5 lug. But I will stick to my 5x5 lug pattern.
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csa daddy · 11-22-2012, 06:13 PM

i think golden state or brothers has 6 lug rotors that will work about 150 or so

slammed427 · 11-25-2012, 01:34 AM

If you are running 1.25" Rotors, then you can get the disc brake conversion rotors for the 67-72 trucks from CPP. They are designed to fit squarebody 1.25" spindles. Then do the back as stated above.

slammed427 · 11-25-2012, 01:37 AM

Found the Part Number. CP4R-6, $129 for the pair.

10-27-2012, 06:25 PM	#1
91Subbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 182	5lug to 6lug adapters Are adapters ideal? Or is there any other way to convert to 6 lug? Posted via Mobile Device

10-29-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
cal30_sniper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 276	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters I don't think you'll find anywhere that makes a 5-lug to 6-lug conversion adapter. The lugs would overlap, making it pretty much impossible to do. To convert to 6-lug, you'd need to change out the rear axles and brake drums, and front hub/rotor assembly. Since there were no 6-lug 2WD trucks made in our generation, you'd have to source a place that makes custom hubs. I can't see any possible application where this would be worthwhile. If you want extra strength, convert to an 8-lug setup off of a 3/4 ton 2WD. 6-lug was only used on the 1/2 4x4 trucks. __________________ 86 Chevrolet K20/30 Suburban - 8.1/NV4500/NP205/Dana 60/14 bolt FF, build in progress 73 Formula - 400/Doug Nash 4+1, resto on hold 86 Chevrolet K30 3+3 - 350/TH400/NP241, Air Force/Forest Service Rescue Truck, for sale 01 Ram 2500 - 5.9L Magnum, daily driver 91 BMW 325i - Chumpcar series racecar

10-29-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters Are you OK with the extra width? I'd rather change the font hub/rear axle if I knew I was going to leave it that way. Is this to mount a wheel not available in 5 lug? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

10-29-2012, 03:22 PM	#4
cal30_sniper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 276	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters I did some digging around, and there are adapters available to do this, but they are a two piece, bolt together design. You couldn't pay me enough money to put something like that on a truck that ever sees and harsh driving or towing (or even heavy loads for that matter). A 1-piece bolt through adapter should work just fine, but I would be very leery of anything that bolts together to go from 5 to 6 lugs like this: If you'll notice, the big made in the U.S.A. wheel adapter companies won't build a lug adapting wheel adapter. There's a reason for this: they don't want the liability concerns for one of those things coming in two. Like bruiser asked, why exactly are you wanting to change over? __________________ 86 Chevrolet K20/30 Suburban - 8.1/NV4500/NP205/Dana 60/14 bolt FF, build in progress 73 Formula - 400/Doug Nash 4+1, resto on hold 86 Chevrolet K30 3+3 - 350/TH400/NP241, Air Force/Forest Service Rescue Truck, for sale 01 Ram 2500 - 5.9L Magnum, daily driver 91 BMW 325i - Chumpcar series racecar

10-29-2012, 09:16 PM	#5
toeb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: albemarle nc Posts: 58	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters Actually there are USA company's building these adaptors. I buy from them regularly. Excalibur is one of them. Adaptors like these are not my first choice and rather expensive for what they are. You would be better off to buy a set that fit or look into a hub swap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 82 c10 2wd blazer bagged on staggered 22 350 sb 97 Chevy 3500 quad cab county coaches edition 5/7 djm drop kit wid slam air helper bags 454 bb

11-05-2012, 04:34 PM	#6
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters I would never run a set of adapters like that... I actually did and am glad I switched them out before I had any trouble!

11-05-2012, 04:42 PM	#7
91Subbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 182	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters Agree, I was just wondering if it was possible just because there are many rims available for a 6 lug than 5 lug. But I will stick to my 5x5 lug pattern. Posted via Mobile Device

11-22-2012, 06:13 PM	#8
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,201	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters i think golden state or brothers has 6 lug rotors that will work about 150 or so

11-25-2012, 01:34 AM	#9
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters If you are running 1.25" Rotors, then you can get the disc brake conversion rotors for the 67-72 trucks from CPP. They are designed to fit squarebody 1.25" spindles. Then do the back as stated above. __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

11-25-2012, 01:37 AM	#10
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: 5lug to 6lug adapters Found the Part Number. CP4R-6, $129 for the pair. __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp



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