5 Stud Front Brake Drum Swap 67-70 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Maple Leaf C1O · 06-28-2005, 09:04 AM

Has anyone ever had any success putting 5 stud brake drums on the front of a 67-70 truck as a bolt on from something else? I've looked for anything that uses the 11"x2" shoes and the same bearings, but no luck so far. Maybe something else with a complete backing plate, brake assembly, hub and drum will fit. The reason why I'm asking is I have found a complete set of 5 hole Rally Wheels cheap and I've already replaced the steel hard lines, shoes, hoses, cylinders, etc. I don't really want to put in a complete disc setup from a 71-72 unless I absolutely have to and would like to keep what I have changed already if possible. Axles, or a complete rear end assembly is not a problem to find to swap over the back end.

Putter · 06-28-2005, 09:19 AM

Have you looked at 73-80s? Thhe entire crossmember will bolt right up. I think you have to drill one hole for each side that doesn't quite match, but everything else is a GO!

Maple Leaf C1O · 06-28-2005, 11:46 AM

I was hoping to find something that would work from the spindles outward so I wouldn't have to undo most of what I've already done. I have not checked the overall width of that type of crossmember, but now I will.

crazy4chevs · 06-28-2005, 03:10 PM

I'm not sure but I think you can have the front drums/hubs re drilled to five lug.

Anyone know for sure???

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06-28-2005, 09:04 AM	#1
Maple Leaf C1O Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Friendly, Manitoba Posts: 22	5 Stud Front Brake Drum Swap 67-70 Has anyone ever had any success putting 5 stud brake drums on the front of a 67-70 truck as a bolt on from something else? I've looked for anything that uses the 11"x2" shoes and the same bearings, but no luck so far. Maybe something else with a complete backing plate, brake assembly, hub and drum will fit. The reason why I'm asking is I have found a complete set of 5 hole Rally Wheels cheap and I've already replaced the steel hard lines, shoes, hoses, cylinders, etc. I don't really want to put in a complete disc setup from a 71-72 unless I absolutely have to and would like to keep what I have changed already if possible. Axles, or a complete rear end assembly is not a problem to find to swap over the back end.

06-28-2005, 09:19 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Have you looked at 73-80s? Thhe entire crossmember will bolt right up. I think you have to drill one hole for each side that doesn't quite match, but everything else is a GO! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-28-2005, 03:10 PM	#4
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I'm not sure but I think you can have the front drums/hubs re drilled to five lug. Anyone know for sure??? . __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington . Last edited by crazy4chevs; 06-28-2005 at 03:13 PM.

06-28-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
Maple Leaf C1O Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Friendly, Manitoba Posts: 22	I was hoping to find something that would work from the spindles outward so I wouldn't have to undo most of what I've already done. I have not checked the overall width of that type of crossmember, but now I will.



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