6-lug Disc Conversion?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weasel29gm · 10-18-2002, 07:14 PM

Has anyone done it on their trucks? I don't want to go to 5-lug. Does the spindles need to be changed? Thanks Weasel

Hutch · 10-18-2002, 08:40 PM

Yes, Others have done this.
Do a search on 6 Lug discs
Yes the spindles will have to be changed.

These guys have about the best kit available.
(as told from boardmembers)
There tecnical support is suppose to be super.
They also use high quality parts in their kits.

Early Classic Enterprises

Good stuff ain't cheap and cheap stuff ain't good

weasel29gm · 10-18-2002, 10:01 PM

I thought about the spindles after I posted, duh.

jmil1974 · 10-18-2002, 10:26 PM

www.gmcpauls.com

ORder Paul's 6 lug kit, I did and it's awesome! Top quality and Paul really stands behind everything he sells. You can't go wrong with ECE but Paul's stuff is much cheaper but the quality is excellent, all made in USA. I can give you details ad nauseum if you like. PM me or do a search on my posts and you'll come up with some great info from several members -- including me.

weasel29gm · 10-19-2002, 09:33 PM

Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Tim Christian** · 10-19-2002, 11:16 PM

Hey weasel29gm, I might be able to help you out.

chevyhouse · 10-19-2002, 11:33 PM

i did this on my truck and used a kit from classic performance products, great kit, great tech help and support. everything fit right and works great. www.classicperform.com

PanelDeland · 10-20-2002, 06:14 AM

weasel, there is a kit to bolt on disc brakes without changing the spindles.It is about $150.00 and consists of a pair of adapters that bolt to the original spindles and mount the calaipers.I have been told it works well but have no personal experience with it.I don't think it would be worth while if you were going to lower the truck.You would also have to have the calaipers and rotors.I beleive the rotors are around $180.00 and I don't have any idea how much calaipers run.BTW id you go to disc's you can get by without power but it does require a stout braking pressure.
I think GMC Paul told me he stocks the drum to disc adapter kits.

10-18-2002, 07:14 PM	#1
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	6-lug Disc Conversion?? Has anyone done it on their trucks? I don't want to go to 5-lug. Does the spindles need to be changed? Thanks Weasel __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-18-2002, 08:40 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Yes, Others have done this. Do a search on 6 Lug discs Yes the spindles will have to be changed. These guys have about the best kit available. (as told from boardmembers) There tecnical support is suppose to be super. They also use high quality parts in their kits. Early Classic Enterprises Good stuff ain't cheap and cheap stuff ain't good __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-18-2002, 10:01 PM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	I thought about the spindles after I posted, duh. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-18-2002, 10:26 PM	#4
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	www.gmcpauls.com ORder Paul's 6 lug kit, I did and it's awesome! Top quality and Paul really stands behind everything he sells. You can't go wrong with ECE but Paul's stuff is much cheaper but the quality is excellent, all made in USA. I can give you details ad nauseum if you like. PM me or do a search on my posts and you'll come up with some great info from several members -- including me. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

10-19-2002, 09:33 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

10-19-2002, 11:16 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey weasel29gm, I might be able to help you out.

10-19-2002, 11:33 PM	#7
chevyhouse BEER-Vacation in a can... Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 444	i did this on my truck and used a kit from classic performance products, great kit, great tech help and support. everything fit right and works great. www.classicperform.com __________________ Kurt 03' Trailblazer 69' C10 "SPSHL-K", 388 stroker/BTO 700R4, 2400 stall, 3.73 posi, lwb, fleetside long box, 3.5"/5" drop, 18" Budnik 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom For Sale-87' V10-4x4, 408/700r4, 4.10's PM for pics

10-20-2002, 06:14 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	weasel, there is a kit to bolt on disc brakes without changing the spindles.It is about $150.00 and consists of a pair of adapters that bolt to the original spindles and mount the calaipers.I have been told it works well but have no personal experience with it.I don't think it would be worth while if you were going to lower the truck.You would also have to have the calaipers and rotors.I beleive the rotors are around $180.00 and I don't have any idea how much calaipers run.BTW id you go to disc's you can get by without power but it does require a stout braking pressure. I think GMC Paul told me he stocks the drum to disc adapter kits. __________________ 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"

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