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Old 04-27-2013, 04:21 AM   #1
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6 lug? 5 lug? or both?

So I have a 55' 3100 with a TCI Must II front clip and what I believe is a 10 bolt truck rear end. My question is what would the most economical solution as far as which bolt pattern to run. The fronts are 5 X 4 3/4" and the rear is 6 lug. The short term solution is to run both with a rally wheel that has caps to hide the mismatched bolt pattern. In the long run, I'd like to get a set of 5 or 6 spoke wheels. the options so far are..

- remove the axles and have them drilled out to 5 X 4 3/4"
- buy the TCI 6 lug disc conversion.

The problem with the first option is the cost and time may outweigh buying a new (wrecking yard) rearend. The second option would be nice except, the only part I need from the kit is the 6 lug rotors. So, when i eventually have to replace the rotors, I would assume I'd have to re buy the kit just replace the rotors.

Does anyone know of a company that makes 6 lug rotors that will fit? I've looked at CCP and TCI and they come as a kit. The other option may to be replace the axles with 5 lug. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-27-2013, 09:18 AM   #2
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Re: 6 lug? 5 lug? or both?

Just have the rear axles drilled to 5 lug any machine shop can do it and cheaper than buying six lug conversion, plus more options on wheels on 4 3/4 pattern. I was going to go with six lug at first but if you use stock wheels than depending on rims you have to use tubes.
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:33 PM   #3
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Re: 6 lug? 5 lug? or both?

Drill the rear axles to match front.
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Old 04-28-2013, 10:58 PM   #4
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Re: 6 lug? 5 lug? or both?

Thanks for the input.
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