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Old 03-26-2010, 10:49 AM   #1
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corvette differential 6 lug?

i was just wondering is there any possible way to make a 5 lug corvette differential in to a 6 lug?

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Old 03-26-2010, 11:01 AM   #2
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

Are you talking about the straight axle ones from a 53-62 Corvette?

I'm sure you could replace the axle shafts with 6 lug, or fill and re-drill the hub.

What kind of swap do you have in mind?
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Old 03-26-2010, 11:09 AM   #3
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

well since im already doing a 2wd conversion from a 4x4 i was thinkin if i could use the corvette suspension this guy is selling the complete front and back suspension heres pics
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Old 03-26-2010, 11:25 AM   #4
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

If you are going through all that then I'd say changing the lugs over is insignificant in comparison. Anything's possible...



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Old 03-26-2010, 11:35 AM   #5
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

i know for a fact its not a direct fit,
but has any one done it before,
i dont want to jump into something knowing for a fact that it wont work
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Old 03-26-2010, 11:40 AM   #6
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

If your doing all the work to install the Corvette pieces why are you worrying about converting from the 5 to 6 lug. Go with 5 lug! If your planning on putting this conversion under a 3/4 ton... I wouldn't. Just my thoughts.

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Old 03-26-2010, 11:42 AM   #7
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

if i get it im going to put it under my 69 k4 blazer
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Old 03-26-2010, 04:26 PM   #8
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

If you know how to do wheel alignments, and have great fabricating skills then fly at it, and it will be great. If you are lacking in the skills department, then you'll be at the mercy of someone who thinks they can do it, and you won't know till they are done if they indeed can. This is not something to do if you only have an I think I can. Anything can be done with enough money and talent, talent will definately offset the money by a lot.
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Old 03-26-2010, 05:06 PM   #9
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Re: corvette differential 6 lug?

I know its been done on the rear of a blazer since there was one for sale on ebay a little bit back . but you are going to have alot of fab time in the mounts and making sure everything is going to line up so it drive striaght down the road and you have no drive line issuses . I would keep it all five lug vett so you dont have a hodge podge of parts that dont work right together .
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