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8lug wheels
How can I run 8 lug(c30) wheels on my 68 c20 ? Do I need to change control arms , or complete front crossmember
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Re: 8lug wheels
Do you mean dual wheels?
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Re: 8lug wheels
I have a dually set up for rear, I am looking for a front suspension set up. Are the a frames on a c20 the same as c30
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Re: 8lug wheels
As far as wheel clearance, I believe the frames are the same. Dually trucks usually utilize a wide hub spacer in front of the drum/rotor to space the deep-dish wheel away from the suspension and brakes. Not sure if this will mean a spindle swap or just rotor/drum swap to convert, though.
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Re: 8lug wheels
Still looking for an answer: are c20 control arms/A frames the same as c30
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Re: 8lug wheels
What year?
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Re: 8lug wheels
Sorry all this is going on 68 c20 frame
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Re: 8lug wheels
Still looking for answer
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Re: 8lug wheels
Are you wanting to convert to disc brakes? Either way I think you have to swap spindles 71-up for disc but your a-arms should work but you will have to change upper & lower ball joints to fit the spindle if you were closer I'd give you a pair of drums and spindles off a 68 C/30 if you want to pay shipping I'll send them to you thanks Jeff
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Re: 8lug wheels
Thanks Jeff.... I think I will try to find the disc brake spindles
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