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Tow Me · 03-29-2013, 01:54 AM

I have a 2wd 1970 Chevy with 6 lug suspension. I was planning to change to 5 -lug with front discs off a 72 parts truck. Do i have any options to stay with 6 lug bolt pattern, have disc brakes and use drop spindles? Eventually I will bag the front. Thanks
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Tx Firefighter · 03-29-2013, 06:00 AM

Easy. Order a pair of 6 lug rotors from Early Classic Enterprises or CPP or similar. Then bolt them on along with all of the rest of the 72 parts you already have. They bolt directly in place of the stock 72 five lug rotors with the same bearings, brakes and spindles.

Then, in the future, you can order a pair of 72 model drop spindles and your air bags or whatever you desire.

Square_78 · 03-29-2013, 07:11 AM

Yes exactly what TX said. Then you can easily change to 5 bolt later on if you want to.

Tow Me · 03-29-2013, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the confirmation! I thought it might be possible.
I just found this drum to disc conversion info and I'm printing it off to keep on hand.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

**lolife99** · 03-29-2013, 11:53 AM

If you do use the 72 parts,... use all of it.
(everything from the a-arms out, including all the steering linkage)

Otherwise just buy 63-70 disc brake drop spindles (ECE, CPP, McGaughy's, Belltech all sell them),...and bolt them directly to your '70.
Use the 6-lug conversion rotors,... and new calipers and bearings from your local auto parts store.

Really no need to use 71-72 parts anymore.
Especially since you want drop spindles.

Tow Me · 03-29-2013, 08:55 PM

Thanks Keith. My dads gonna love your write up on the drum to disc conversion. He several vehicles (1965 suburban, 1964 swb, 71 swb, 72 blazer) and this will help.

What are you running on up your suburban on the front?
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**lolife99** · 03-29-2013, 09:25 PM

Suburban?
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buckskins4ever · 03-30-2013, 01:16 AM

Biggest issue you are going to run into is wheels if you chose to customize. 6 lug is limited or very expensive. At least a 5x5 5-bolt is a lot easier and less money to bling them up. And guys correct me if I am wrong, but arent the 6 bolt rotors REAL pricey?

Tow Me · 03-30-2013, 01:16 AM

I meant the truck in your profile pic ... I'm not sure why I thought it was a suburban. Oops

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Tow Me · 03-30-2013, 01:34 AM

Cpp has 6 lug rotors for $129.

Will late model silverado rims fit old 6 lug trucks?
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**lolife99** · 03-30-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

I meant the truck in your profile pic ... I'm not sure why I thought it was a suburban. Oops

That's my blazer.
It has 2.5" Early Classic Enterprises drop spindles, Slam Specialties RE-7 bags and tubular a-arms.

**lolife99** · 03-30-2013, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Cpp has 6 lug rotors for $129.

Will late model silverado rims fit old 6 lug trucks?
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The 1999-2013 wheels have the same bolt pattern,... but the center hole of the wheel is too small.
They would have to be "opened up", to work.
Or you could run spacers.

**CC69Rat** · 03-30-2013, 09:42 AM

^^ blazer is ridiculous.. I love it.
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Tow Me · 03-30-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

That's my blazer.
It has 2.5" Early Classic Enterprises drop spindles, Slam Specialties RE-7 bags and tubular a-arms.

Nice blazer! What's your wheel/tire specs?

I guess I'm second guessing the 6 lug idea.
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**lolife99** · 03-30-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tow Me

What's your wheel/tire specs?

20x8 and 20x9.5 Torq Thrust II's.
245/40 and 295/40 tires.

03-29-2013, 01:54 AM	#1
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Front Suspension/Brake Options I have a 2wd 1970 Chevy with 6 lug suspension. I was planning to change to 5 -lug with front discs off a 72 parts truck. Do i have any options to stay with 6 lug bolt pattern, have disc brakes and use drop spindles? Eventually I will bag the front. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

03-29-2013, 06:00 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Easy. Order a pair of 6 lug rotors from Early Classic Enterprises or CPP or similar. Then bolt them on along with all of the rest of the 72 parts you already have. They bolt directly in place of the stock 72 five lug rotors with the same bearings, brakes and spindles. Then, in the future, you can order a pair of 72 model drop spindles and your air bags or whatever you desire.

03-29-2013, 07:11 AM	#3
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Yes exactly what TX said. Then you can easily change to 5 bolt later on if you want to. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

03-29-2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Thanks for the confirmation! I thought it might be possible. I just found this drum to disc conversion info and I'm printing it off to keep on hand. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4 __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

03-29-2013, 11:53 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options If you do use the 72 parts,... use all of it. (everything from the a-arms out, including all the steering linkage) Otherwise just buy 63-70 disc brake drop spindles (ECE, CPP, McGaughy's, Belltech all sell them),...and bolt them directly to your '70. Use the 6-lug conversion rotors,... and new calipers and bearings from your local auto parts store. Really no need to use 71-72 parts anymore. Especially since you want drop spindles. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-29-2013, 08:55 PM	#6
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Thanks Keith. My dads gonna love your write up on the drum to disc conversion. He several vehicles (1965 suburban, 1964 swb, 71 swb, 72 blazer) and this will help. What are you running on up your suburban on the front? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

03-29-2013, 09:25 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Suburban? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-30-2013, 01:16 AM	#8
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Biggest issue you are going to run into is wheels if you chose to customize. 6 lug is limited or very expensive. At least a 5x5 5-bolt is a lot easier and less money to bling them up. And guys correct me if I am wrong, but arent the 6 bolt rotors REAL pricey?

03-30-2013, 01:34 AM	#10
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options Cpp has 6 lug rotors for $129. Will late model silverado rims fit old 6 lug trucks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

03-30-2013, 09:42 AM	#13
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Front Suspension/Brake Options ^^ blazer is ridiculous.. I love it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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)



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