6 lug to 5 lug swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ekgguy · 01-31-2012, 01:04 AM

I just purchased a '68 lwb C 10 that is 6 lug. One of the guys that I work with has a '71 lwb that he is parting out and it has the 5 lug pattern. He is going to let me have whatever I need from the '71 for cheap.

My question is, how much of the front end do I need? Can I get just the spindles or do I need upper and lower A-arms?

oldblue1968chevy · 01-31-2012, 01:07 AM

Are you putting in new parts or what?

If your just gonna run the old stuff.

Id get tthe entire crossmember out I think...

Otherwise spindles (youll put new bj in your a arms) steering rack calipers rotors etc etc

oh and rearend if it matchs your style too (unless u do 6lug disc rotors) (Aftermarket)

ekgguy · 01-31-2012, 09:32 AM

I am going to be putting in all new parts with regards to ball joints, tie rod ends and such. His front end also has the power steering setup. Yes, the rear end is coming also.

rene495 · 02-03-2012, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekgguy

I just purchased a '68 lwb C 10 that is 6 lug. One of the guys that I work with has a '71 lwb that he is parting out and it has the 5 lug pattern. He is going to let me have whatever I need from the '71 for cheap.

My question is, how much of the front end do I need? Can I get just the spindles or do I need upper and lower A-arms?

If you both have front rotors all you need is to swap them of course if you want to swap other parts you can, but the front rotors is all you need for a conversion. the rear is another story. It could be the entire rear end or just axle swap.

01-31-2012, 01:04 AM	#1
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	6 lug to 5 lug swap I just purchased a '68 lwb C 10 that is 6 lug. One of the guys that I work with has a '71 lwb that he is parting out and it has the 5 lug pattern. He is going to let me have whatever I need from the '71 for cheap. My question is, how much of the front end do I need? Can I get just the spindles or do I need upper and lower A-arms? __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

01-31-2012, 01:07 AM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug swap Are you putting in new parts or what? If your just gonna run the old stuff. Id get tthe entire crossmember out I think... Otherwise spindles (youll put new bj in your a arms) steering rack calipers rotors etc etc oh and rearend if it matchs your style too (unless u do 6lug disc rotors) (Aftermarket) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-31-2012, 09:32 AM	#3
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: 6 lug to 5 lug swap I am going to be putting in all new parts with regards to ball joints, tie rod ends and such. His front end also has the power steering setup. Yes, the rear end is coming also. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*



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