3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

laughinbear · 12-07-2006, 01:32 PM

hello i just bought a 3/4 ton chevy it has 8 lug wheels has anyone converted to a 5 lug set up if so what did it take?

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2006, 01:45 PM

welcome to the forum from central ohio
Does your 3/4 ton have coils or leafs in back?
Up front, the easiest way to to do an entire crossmember swap from a 71 - 87, the later onew will be metric, but otherwise almost a direct swap. You'll have to egg or waller out a couple holes, but otherwise a simple remove and install.
The rear, just swap out for lighter duty springs, and a rear axle from a 71/72 if coil, or a 71 - 87 leaf spring rear.

12-07-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
laughinbear Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: chicago area Posts: 5	3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion hello i just bought a 3/4 ton chevy it has 8 lug wheels has anyone converted to a 5 lug set up if so what did it take?

12-07-2006, 01:45 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion welcome to the forum from central ohio Does your 3/4 ton have coils or leafs in back? Up front, the easiest way to to do an entire crossmember swap from a 71 - 87, the later onew will be metric, but otherwise almost a direct swap. You'll have to egg or waller out a couple holes, but otherwise a simple remove and install. The rear, just swap out for lighter duty springs, and a rear axle from a 71/72 if coil, or a 71 - 87 leaf spring rear.



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