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07-09-2007, 08:56 PM
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6 lug vs. 5 lug?
I know the normal thing to do with these trucks when lowering is the 5 lug conversion. But, since the newer trucks (99+) are 6 lug, wouldn't it be a good idea to keep 6 lugs for newer options, i.e. brakes and wheels?
There are previous threads about this, but the majority say it's for additional wheel choices. Are there any other major upsides of going to 5 lug? Last edited by sighlurr; 07-09-2007 at 09:04 PM. |
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07-09-2007, 09:22 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: 6 lug vs. 5 lug?
I'd imagine the parts are cheaper to get your hands on, and replacement parts are cheaper too.
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07-09-2007, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be
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Re: 6 lug vs. 5 lug?
and a hell of alot easier to get disk brakes being 5 lug not six. you can make 6 lug disc brakes but you need a lower a arm from a c20 and one b/j front the spindle doner and one random b/j from something else, and its a pia.
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07-09-2007, 11:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: cedar rapids, iowa
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Re: 6 lug vs. 5 lug?
Not pia, poc (piece of cake). I used a c/20 (3/4T) lower a-arm, '90 spindles, ball joints, rotors, calipers, the only odd thing is a very common outer tie rod with 3/4" cut off. I forget the part number, run a search. I'm going to slap a rear axle out of a '02 Yukon right after I shorten it 2". Disc brakes, 3:73 gear, posi, etc. Six is easy, whatever your preferance is....
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