drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sbc10guy · 11-07-2012, 08:15 PM

I am just about to order drop spindles from cpp and was wondering what else i need to keep 6 lug up front. Also where is best to get it from. I really dont want to switch to 5 lug all around or have a mismatch. Thanks

PanelDeland · 11-07-2012, 08:53 PM

Just ask for their 6 Lug rotors.They should work with their spindles and a stock caliper.You can probably get a complete kit thru the depending on how much you need to do the the front suspension and how deep your pockets are.Mine are Mc Guaghy's but spindles rotors and all came from them.I bought the brake kit to go with my spindles.Don't forget you will need a proportioning valve and new MC for a Disc/drum truck.

**lolife99** · 11-07-2012, 09:18 PM

And you can't run pre-71 6-lug steel wheels with disc brakes.
You will need to run a 71-87 6-lug steel wheels or 73-87 6-lug rally wheels.

68Gold/white · 11-07-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

And you can't run pre-71 6-lug steel wheels with disc brakes.
You will need to run a 71-87 6-lug steel wheels or 73-87 6-lug rally wheels.

Excellent reminder. The older wheels will hit the caliper.

It's really a cool deal that they's come up with, you don't have to deal w/ swapping to 5 lug...to get disc brakes. Disc is the only way to go....

CC69Rat · 11-07-2012, 09:49 PM

It's simple to swap axles .. just sayin. Not a big deal to do 5 lug in the back too. It might open options for you to run other wheels (?) My .02

sbc10guy · 11-07-2012, 10:43 PM

Thats got me me thinking now, im running a set of old steel white spokes painted flat black, i really like them but not sure what they are off of. Anyway to tell if they will work with disk brakes at that point? I really love the wheels but if i absolutely had to i could probably put my 5 bolt rallies on. I will check that out with cpp wasnt sure if that was the way to go or if i could get something cheaper off a newer vehicle from an autoparts store. Thanks.

PanelDeland · 11-08-2012, 09:01 PM

Most aftermarket wheels work with disc,but there may be exceptions.IIRC the wagon wheel style miss the caliper on the 73 up trucks so they should on yours,but there's only two ways to tell.Change them and see or find a swapped truck to try them on.

11-07-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
sbc10guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 415	drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? I am just about to order drop spindles from cpp and was wondering what else i need to keep 6 lug up front. Also where is best to get it from. I really dont want to switch to 5 lug all around or have a mismatch. Thanks __________________ 1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra

11-07-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? Just ask for their 6 Lug rotors.They should work with their spindles and a stock caliper.You can probably get a complete kit thru the depending on how much you need to do the the front suspension and how deep your pockets are.Mine are Mc Guaghy's but spindles rotors and all came from them.I bought the brake kit to go with my spindles.Don't forget you will need a proportioning valve and new MC for a Disc/drum truck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-07-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? And you can't run pre-71 6-lug steel wheels with disc brakes. You will need to run a 71-87 6-lug steel wheels or 73-87 6-lug rally wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#5
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? It's simple to swap axles .. just sayin. Not a big deal to do 5 lug in the back too. It might open options for you to run other wheels (?) My .02 __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-07-2012, 10:43 PM	#6
sbc10guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 415	Re: drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? Thats got me me thinking now, im running a set of old steel white spokes painted flat black, i really like them but not sure what they are off of. Anyway to tell if they will work with disk brakes at that point? I really love the wheels but if i absolutely had to i could probably put my 5 bolt rallies on. I will check that out with cpp wasnt sure if that was the way to go or if i could get something cheaper off a newer vehicle from an autoparts store. Thanks. __________________ 1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra

11-08-2012, 09:01 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: drop spindles with 6 lug on 69? Most aftermarket wheels work with disc,but there may be exceptions.IIRC the wagon wheel style miss the caliper on the 73 up trucks so they should on yours,but there's only two ways to tell.Change them and see or find a swapped truck to try them on. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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