6 lug/ 5 lug?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by joe231

That is all good info, but I think he is wanting to convert the rear back to six lug from a previous five lug swap
Do they make 6 lug axles to fit 5 lug diffs?

I mis-read & thought he was wanting to go 5-lug all around.

[SeanPaintsFlames]

Yeah, either way, 5 or 6, whichever is (honestly) the cheapest. I'm not going restomod on this one, so drums are fine in the front. I mean, they suck and all, but It's been done for decades.
This is all very good info. I've located a front end off a late 70's suburban (I think a 4x4) for a few hundred bucks, but I need to verify that it's the same 5 lug pattern I have in the rear. If not, it's almost useless.
I like the 6 lug rear axle swap plan, and it'll put me about the same cost I guess. I don't think axle changes are too difficult- A lot easier than changing ball joints and rusty crusty front suspension parts!
Thanks guys!

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

Yeah, either way, 5 or 6, whichever is (honestly) the cheapest. I'm not going restomod on this one, so drums are fine in the front. I mean, they suck and all, but It's been done for decades.
This is all very good info. I've located a front end off a late 70's suburban (I think a 4x4) for a few hundred bucks, but I need to verify that it's the same 5 lug pattern I have in the rear. If not, it's almost useless.
I like the 6 lug rear axle swap plan, and it'll put me about the same cost I guess. I don't think axle changes are too difficult- A lot easier than changing ball joints and rusty crusty front suspension parts!
Thanks guys!

A 4x4 front differential isn't going to get you what you need, unless you are converting to a 4x4.....it's 6 lug if it's a 1/2 ton. If the Suburban happens to be a 2wd then it will have a 5 x 5 bolt pattern. It all depends on what was put under the rear of your truck if it will be the same.

Myself I wouldn't pay more than $150 for a C10 front suspension unless it has been rebuilt recently.

[joe231]

and as far as I know you can't put 6 lug axles in a five lug differential, you will have to swap the entire differential.

[SeanPaintsFlames]

Originally Posted by joe231

and as far as I know you can't put 6 lug axles in a five lug differential, you will have to swap the entire differential.

I'm looking for a complete diff now... Are all 4.5.6's the same ratio?

[ruffrida2005]

No they are not. Most came with 4.10 or 3.73. But you can get diffrent ratio's depending what motor was used.