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03-22-2009, 11:47 PM
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6 lug to 5 lug rear?
what is the best and most inexpensive way to convert to 5 lugs in the rear?
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03-22-2009, 11:49 PM
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
the best way is to buy new axles, but the cheapest way may be to locate a complete rear?
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03-23-2009, 12:03 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
being that you have a 68 with the narrow rear axle, I would advise locating a 71/72 rear end with the same style springs yours has, and installing the complete assembly.
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03-23-2009, 12:18 AM
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
I am slowlly doing the same with my 69 c10. I am real close to ordering a 5 lugs replacement axles. Why is 71 rear and up better? Thanks
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03-23-2009, 03:35 AM
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
Because when you convert the front drums to disc, the track width gets wider. Drop spindles? Even wider. In 1970-1/2 the rear axles were widened to match the upcoming 71 disc brakes.
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03-23-2009, 04:30 PM
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Location: philadelphia
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
i pulled my 69 axles out of the rear and took them to a machine shop and had them re drilled for 5 lug and the hub shaved down. very easy and pretty inexpensive
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03-23-2009, 08:20 PM
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Re: 6 lug to 5 lug rear?
Neil I have all the front 5 lug stuff and I can help you find a rearend.
Kevin
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