70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gr8dane · 12-30-2006, 08:00 PM

I wanted to convert my 1970 chevy c-10 6 lug wheels to the 5 lug wheels.

I found a 72 fleetside w/ 5 lug but the rear axles have the leaf spring system, versus the rear coil springs that I have. Is this still possible to do without too much grief? thanks, dane

chevybill · 12-30-2006, 08:07 PM

You need to measure the rear end of each truck (backing plate to backing plate) to determine if they are the same width.

Anything is possible, you will have to define what "too much grief" constitutes, including your mechanical skills, tools, and shop or work space.

**lolife99** · 12-30-2006, 09:45 PM

Also Early Classic Enterprises sells 5-lug conversion axles for your 6-lug rearend,... if the leaf spring one doesn't work out. Check, www.earlyclassicenterprises.com

mnunn454 · 12-30-2006, 09:56 PM

Fortunately, my 69 was converted from 6 to 5 lugs before I got it. But from all appearances the swap is (was) simple and the axles appear to me to be the stock length. If you need me to measure mine, let me know.
Mike

bad_turbo · 12-30-2006, 10:06 PM

lots of good info here

sick69 · 12-30-2006, 10:10 PM

if the rear ends are the same width you could just cut the spring perches off the new rearend and weld new ones on in the correct location.

not that big of a deal if you have a welder,space and time to do it.

Frank

12-30-2006, 08:00 PM	#1
gr8dane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 4	70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade I wanted to convert my 1970 chevy c-10 6 lug wheels to the 5 lug wheels. I found a 72 fleetside w/ 5 lug but the rear axles have the leaf spring system, versus the rear coil springs that I have. Is this still possible to do without too much grief? thanks, dane

12-30-2006, 08:07 PM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: 70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade You need to measure the rear end of each truck (backing plate to backing plate) to determine if they are the same width. Anything is possible, you will have to define what "too much grief" constitutes, including your mechanical skills, tools, and shop or work space. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

12-30-2006, 09:45 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade Also Early Classic Enterprises sells 5-lug conversion axles for your 6-lug rearend,... if the leaf spring one doesn't work out. Check, www.earlyclassicenterprises.com __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-30-2006 at 09:50 PM.

12-30-2006, 09:56 PM	#4
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: 70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade Fortunately, my 69 was converted from 6 to 5 lugs before I got it. But from all appearances the swap is (was) simple and the axles appear to me to be the stock length. If you need me to measure mine, let me know. Mike __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

12-30-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade lots of good info here __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

12-30-2006, 10:10 PM	#6
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 70 chevy c-10 6 to 5 wheel lug upgrade if the rear ends are the same width you could just cut the spring perches off the new rearend and weld new ones on in the correct location. not that big of a deal if you have a welder,space and time to do it. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub



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