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12-14-2008, 06:13 PM
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Location: Yukon Oklahoma
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6 to 5 lug conversion
When changing a '69 to 5 lug is it necessary to change the cross member, or can the '72 control arms be used on the '69 crossmember??
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12-14-2008, 06:43 PM
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sharp as a marble
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Location: atlantic beach,florida
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Re: 6 to 5 lug conversion
69-70 spindles are different from 71-72. If you are converting to disc brakes, it would be easier to buy spindles for your truck. the 71-72 balljoints and tie rods are different
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12-14-2008, 06:45 PM
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Location: Joppa, Maryland
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Re: 6 to 5 lug conversion
Yes, the 72 control arms will work on the 69 xmember
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12-14-2008, 07:42 PM
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Re: 6 to 5 lug conversion
If you use a 71-72 center link you won't have any tie rod issues. That is assuming you have the 72 spindles and ball joints already.
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