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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: canoga park, ca.
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rear drum question
hello i have a 69 C10 with 4wheel drum I am changing out the rear 6 lug axles with 5 lug 5x5 bolt pattern. Is there a 5x5 drum that will work or do i have to convert to disk in the rear ? thanks for any info ..... I'm new to the truck scene
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: canoga park, ca.
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Re: rear drum question
I am converting the front to disk right now and would like to order my rims all at once
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ozark, al
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Re: rear drum question
I did the same a few months ago. I wished I would've just stayed with 6 lugs. I know there are vendors on here that sell brackets for putting 5 lugs on rear. Do a search for "5 lug rear" maybe. You can have someone drill out a 5 lug pattern in your current drums and axles. They drill new holes and fill in a couple of the old ones. I'm considering that option right now.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: rear drum question
Did you get 5 lug axles for your 69 rear end???
The 70 and up 5 lug axles are longer, they will physically fit in the rear end, but stick out almost an inch more...... IF you have the correct axles, just order drums for a 71 and new C-10... no problem. Your 69 brake shoes are 11X2, and so are the 71, 72... 73 and newer 11X2 AND 11-5/32X2-3/4 shoes...the larger shoes take a differnet drum and backing plate, you don't need them though If you have the correct axles, the correct 5 lug drums will slide right on, and only need adjusting for the shoes... too easy... The larger drum/shoe deal may not of started until 75, can't remember for sure... Mose Axle has been advertising "C" clip axles for $260.00/pair, here recently. I'd bet a set could be had for that price to convert a 6 lugger. Make sure you have them install the studs, and make sure they are sor 1/2" lug nuts, the studs will cast a hair, more, but well worth it..... You will like the disc setup. Some her prefer the drums...not for me...I have 67 and 68 projects, NEITHER will roll, until they have disc on the front... |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: rear drum question
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I'm not keen on welding axles... Another option.. I've seen in some pickup specific magazine that sells 6 lug rotors, w/ spindles (as a kit) to convert the 69 and earlier to disc...don't remember who sells them though. I'm going for the 5 lug route, myself... IF, IF, one decides to go the 6 lug disc route, BEWARE, your old 6 lug wheels may NOT fit on the front, they might hit the calipers...FYI... |
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Re: rear drum question
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You can use 71-72 rear brake drums with the conversion axles.
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