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TEXAS 68 · 12-01-2004, 11:00 PM

Are the rear brakes the same on 5 and 6 lug rears, I bought a parts truck with 5 lug rear and it's missing the backing plate and brakes and wanted to swap it from the 6 lug??

Bagd72Chevy · 12-02-2004, 01:41 AM

I'm am not totally positive, but I beleive a friend of mine converted his 6 lug to 5 lug just by swapping axles, and drums. So if it'll bolt to the axle, it should be the same. I also have two complete drum setups of a 71-72 5 lug rear end. I converted to discs, so if you need anything, let me know.

12-01-2004, 11:00 PM	#1
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Rear brake interchange Are the rear brakes the same on 5 and 6 lug rears, I bought a parts truck with 5 lug rear and it's missing the backing plate and brakes and wanted to swap it from the 6 lug?? __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

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12-02-2004, 01:41 AM	#2
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	I'm am not totally positive, but I beleive a friend of mine converted his 6 lug to 5 lug just by swapping axles, and drums. So if it'll bolt to the axle, it should be the same. I also have two complete drum setups of a 71-72 5 lug rear end. I converted to discs, so if you need anything, let me know.



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