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Awann99 · 04-10-2019, 01:30 AM

I’m going to pick up a 1972 c1500 and use the spindles to swap my 1969 gmc over to a disc brake front end. The only problem is the 1972 truck is a 5 lug. Can I spimply put a 6 lug rotor in place of the 5 lug or will there be other complications. Or would be easier to keep the 5 lug rotors and just swap the axel shafts on my 69 to 5 lug? It seems like 5 lug original wheels are easier to find anyway.
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**Steeveedee** · 04-10-2019, 10:35 AM

You could check for part numbers for the bearings. I'm guessing that they are different. But there may be a bearing that fits the spindle and the hub, just not a common number.

04-10-2019, 01:30 AM	#1
Awann99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TN Posts: 259	Disc Brake instal swap I’m going to pick up a 1972 c1500 and use the spindles to swap my 1969 gmc over to a disc brake front end. The only problem is the 1972 truck is a 5 lug. Can I spimply put a 6 lug rotor in place of the 5 lug or will there be other complications. Or would be easier to keep the 5 lug rotors and just swap the axel shafts on my 69 to 5 lug? It seems like 5 lug original wheels are easier to find anyway. Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2019, 10:35 AM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,335	Re: Disc Brake instal swap You could check for part numbers for the bearings. I'm guessing that they are different. But there may be a bearing that fits the spindle and the hub, just not a common number. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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