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09-04-2010, 06:16 PM
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Newbie question
I'm new to the classic truck world. So please forgive my ignorance. Why do many owners convert there wheel set up from 6 lug to 5. My 69 long bed is 6 lug.
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09-04-2010, 06:51 PM
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Gone to greener pastures
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Re: Newbie question
Bump for the New Guy.
Welcome to the board. I'm sure somebody will chime in here for ya.
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09-04-2010, 07:05 PM
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Re: Newbie question
5 lug gives you many more choices in wheels.
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09-04-2010, 07:23 PM
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Re: Newbie question
it's easier to find used disc brake 5 lug setup's and like leddzepp said more wheel choices ,.... welcome to a wealth of knowledge about these trucks... these guys know some stuff
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09-04-2010, 11:04 PM
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Re: Newbie question
Thanks guys. Also.....what does "Bump" mean?
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09-04-2010, 11:16 PM
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Re: Newbie question
JUst moves your thread back to the top of the list and keeps it up top for more to see and possibly help, welcome to the board
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09-04-2010, 11:46 PM
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Re: Newbie question
ttt is to the top and bump is kinda like bumping to the top and i would say that there are more wheels for 6 lug than 5 i have 5 lug and wish i had 6 but if i need disc brake stuff it will be easier to get/find so there are advantages fr both and
   nice to have another chevy man aboard they all count   
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09-05-2010, 02:50 AM
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Re: Newbie question
If you go with aftermarket (larger diameter) wheels in 6 lug, your backspacing options are limited. There is nothing wrong with 6 lug, lots and lots of trucks have them. You can convert to disk brakes in the front and use 6 lug rotors.
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