6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Dad · 03-24-2010, 03:22 PM

Do any of you have advice on where to get 6 lug axles remachined to accept 5 lug wheels? Any idea on costs? N. Houston/Woodlands/Conroe recommendations would be terrific! (67 C-10)

**Steven B** · 03-24-2010, 06:33 PM

For the price of machining or buying new 5 lug axles, why not swap in a 5 lug rear end?

67Dad · 03-24-2010, 06:54 PM

Yes, that is an option. We are considering that, too. I think new axles/drums (w/out differential or tubes) would run around $400-$450. We are hoping that pressing out the studs, remachining, and new studs might be considerably less than that, if we can find someone local that has a good reputation doing such mods. Thanks.

68lowburb · 03-24-2010, 10:03 PM

i have swapped out axles from 6 to 5 before with no problem just make sure axles are the same length, do have sevral diffrent ones

77chris03 · 03-28-2010, 08:33 PM

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i got a guy up here in conroe that wants to get rid of a 71 chevy longbed with a title for 600 bucks....the cab isnt good but the suspension is...its well worth it. let me know and ill get u the info on where hes at...

77chris03 · 03-28-2010, 08:34 PM

i might pitch in cause theres a few parts i want off it too....

**weeble** · 04-14-2010, 10:51 PM

CPP sells axles that are five lug that are the same length as a 6 lug axle for about 300 a pair, but finding a 5 lug axle might be cheaper, I just picked one up for $100

JoeKan · 04-14-2010, 11:11 PM

What are the differences between the 6 lug and 5? Is there a advantage over one from the other?
Sorry to be clueless on this but it's something I've been wondering about for a while.
Thanks,
Joe

Frizzle Fry · 04-14-2010, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeKan

What are the differences between the 6 lug and 5? Is there a advantage over one from the other?
Sorry to be clueless on this but it's something I've been wondering about for a while.
Thanks,
Joe

Most guys who prefer 5-lug do it for the wheel selection. That, and it's generally cheaper to convert to 5-lug front discs.

JoeKan · 04-15-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Most guys who prefer 5-lug do it for the wheel selection. That, and it's generally cheaper to convert to 5-lug front discs.

Thank you!

jah_777 · 10-13-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by weeble

CPP sells axles that are five lug that are the same length as a 6 lug axle for about 300 a pair, but finding a 5 lug axle might be cheaper, I just picked one up for $100

what axel will swap a 64 c10 12 bolt rear end to 5 lug. what year has same length axels? thanks Jon

hotrodchevy1999 · 10-13-2010, 09:08 PM

I seen were they are selling front end 6 lug disc rotors on gmc pauls truck parts http://www.gmcpauls.com/SALE_SPECIALS.htm if that a ideal for u if like to stay with 6 lugs

98L150 · 10-14-2010, 01:54 PM

these guys do all kinds of driller for wheels and stuff off of I45N and Parker area
BAKER BLACKIE MACHINE SHOP
Address: 301 E ROGERS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-1617 | view map
Telephone: (713) 691-6728

03-24-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
67Dad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston texas Posts: 84	6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas Do any of you have advice on where to get 6 lug axles remachined to accept 5 lug wheels? Any idea on costs? N. Houston/Woodlands/Conroe recommendations would be terrific! (67 C-10)

03-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#2
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas For the price of machining or buying new 5 lug axles, why not swap in a 5 lug rear end? __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

03-24-2010, 06:54 PM	#3
67Dad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston texas Posts: 84	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas Yes, that is an option. We are considering that, too. I think new axles/drums (w/out differential or tubes) would run around $400-$450. We are hoping that pressing out the studs, remachining, and new studs might be considerably less than that, if we can find someone local that has a good reputation doing such mods. Thanks.

03-24-2010, 10:03 PM	#4
68lowburb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: prairieville, louisiana Posts: 883	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas i have swapped out axles from 6 to 5 before with no problem just make sure axles are the same length, do have sevral diffrent ones

03-28-2010, 08:33 PM	#5
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas i got a guy up here in conroe that wants to get rid of a 71 chevy longbed with a title for 600 bucks....the cab isnt good but the suspension is...its well worth it. let me know and ill get u the info on where hes at... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

03-28-2010, 08:34 PM	#6
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas i might pitch in cause theres a few parts i want off it too.... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

04-14-2010, 10:51 PM	#7
weeble Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Falls Church Va Posts: 84	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas CPP sells axles that are five lug that are the same length as a 6 lug axle for about 300 a pair, but finding a 5 lug axle might be cheaper, I just picked one up for $100

04-14-2010, 11:11 PM	#8
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas What are the differences between the 6 lug and 5? Is there a advantage over one from the other? Sorry to be clueless on this but it's something I've been wondering about for a while. Thanks, Joe

10-13-2010, 09:08 PM	#12
hotrodchevy1999 Hotrodchevy Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hot Springs NC Posts: 275	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas I seen were they are selling front end 6 lug disc rotors on gmc pauls truck parts http://www.gmcpauls.com/SALE_SPECIALS.htm if that a ideal for u if like to stay with 6 lugs __________________ 2017 1500 CREW CAB GMC 1997 C1500 Chevy 1971 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS 402BB : 1971 CHEVY C10 Stepside Project 71 cluncker http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ferrerid=89816 My Build Second Chance Suburban (SCS)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424650

10-14-2010, 01:54 PM	#13
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug wheel conversion? Spring-Houston Texas these guys do all kinds of driller for wheels and stuff off of I45N and Parker area BAKER BLACKIE MACHINE SHOP Address: 301 E ROGERS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-1617 \| view map Telephone: (713) 691-6728 __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915



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