What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob68c10 · 11-25-2010, 11:25 PM

Hey guys I will be going to pick up a 72 for the a/c cab and figured I may as well swap the stuff out for 5 lug. What do I need to keep off the front to convert to a 5 lug? I was thinkin about just unbolting the front crossmember and rolling it under mine.

VA72C10 · 11-25-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob68c10

Hey guys I will be going to pick up a 72 for the a/c cab and figured I may as well swap the stuff out for 5 lug. What do I need to keep off the front to convert to a 5 lug? I was thinkin about just unbolting the front crossmember and rolling it under mine.

using the entire front crossmember is the best way. Then the rear can also be swapped.

68anniversary · 11-26-2010, 12:27 AM

I just finished doing this on my 68. I just unbolted the entire crossmember and installed it on mine. Did the whole swap in a day.

spike38 · 11-26-2010, 02:01 AM

Spike

cdowns · 11-26-2010, 06:07 AM

saving brake booster with braces for it master cylinder and proportioning valve is all good stuff to have

raycow · 11-26-2010, 02:21 PM

You don't need to swap the crossmember unless you want to. IMO, it is less work to unbolt the control arm shafts and take everything from there on out. Be sure to get the steering linkage too, because the tie rod ends are different.

Ray

11-25-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
Rob68c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 159	What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? Hey guys I will be going to pick up a 72 for the a/c cab and figured I may as well swap the stuff out for 5 lug. What do I need to keep off the front to convert to a 5 lug? I was thinkin about just unbolting the front crossmember and rolling it under mine. Last edited by Rob68c10; 11-25-2010 at 11:26 PM.

11-26-2010, 12:27 AM	#3
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? I just finished doing this on my 68. I just unbolted the entire crossmember and installed it on mine. Did the whole swap in a day.

11-26-2010, 02:01 AM	#4
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

11-26-2010, 06:07 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? saving brake booster with braces for it master cylinder and proportioning valve is all good stuff to have __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-26-2010, 02:21 PM	#6
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: What to keep off 72 for a 6 lug to 5 lug conversion? You don't need to swap the crossmember unless you want to. IMO, it is less work to unbolt the control arm shafts and take everything from there on out. Be sure to get the steering linkage too, because the tie rod ends are different. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.



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