Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70C10Step · 01-06-2008, 08:43 AM

My truck is 70 Setpiside with six lug drum brakes. A member on this site was nice enough to give my 72 spindles, 5 lug rotors, and calipers. I also have 72 Tie rods. I have already ordered 72 upper and lower ball joints. Is there anything else I need. Thanks.

jkaylor68gmc · 01-06-2008, 08:55 AM

Do you have 5 -lug rear axles and drums yet. If not I would recommend a kit from ECE. It includes the axles and drums and does not require you to mess with any of the assembly on the rear.

You may want to check and see if the '72 outer tie rod will attach to the early sleeve. I know for sure on the '73+ you have to get an adapter to adapt the '68 inner to the later outer. i would double check.

70C10Step · 01-06-2008, 08:58 AM

Thanks for the heads up! I will do some checking today. I bought the adapter sleeves but do not know if I will need to use them...

Woody · 01-06-2008, 10:44 AM

I tyhink you need either the adapter sleeves or the inner tie rods, sleeves and center link from the donor.
Woody

67ChevyRedneck · 01-06-2008, 10:50 AM

When using factory 71/72 spindles with 67-69 control arms you'll have to grind down the "tit" on the 71-72 spindles, as it will hit the bumpstop on the control arm too early and not give you the proper lock to lock steering you need. Count the turns from lock to lock on the current suspension set-up and slowly grind down the "tit's until you reach the proper amount of turns.

sneakysnake · 01-06-2008, 10:53 AM

Dont forget your brake lines.

jkaylor68gmc · 01-06-2008, 10:56 AM

he said tits.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-06-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

he said tits.

Yes, yes I did.

70C10Step · 01-06-2008, 11:18 AM

You guys rock!!!!

01-06-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? My truck is 70 Setpiside with six lug drum brakes. A member on this site was nice enough to give my 72 spindles, 5 lug rotors, and calipers. I also have 72 Tie rods. I have already ordered 72 upper and lower ball joints. Is there anything else I need. Thanks. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

01-06-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? Do you have 5 -lug rear axles and drums yet. If not I would recommend a kit from ECE. It includes the axles and drums and does not require you to mess with any of the assembly on the rear. You may want to check and see if the '72 outer tie rod will attach to the early sleeve. I know for sure on the '73+ you have to get an adapter to adapt the '68 inner to the later outer. i would double check. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

01-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#3
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? Thanks for the heads up! I will do some checking today. I bought the adapter sleeves but do not know if I will need to use them... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

01-06-2008, 10:44 AM	#4
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? I tyhink you need either the adapter sleeves or the inner tie rods, sleeves and center link from the donor. Woody

01-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? When using factory 71/72 spindles with 67-69 control arms you'll have to grind down the "tit" on the 71-72 spindles, as it will hit the bumpstop on the control arm too early and not give you the proper lock to lock steering you need. Count the turns from lock to lock on the current suspension set-up and slowly grind down the "tit's until you reach the proper amount of turns. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-06-2008 at 10:50 AM.

01-06-2008, 10:53 AM	#6
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? Dont forget your brake lines.

01-06-2008, 10:56 AM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? he said tits. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

01-06-2008, 11:18 AM	#9
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Swapping over 5 lug??? Help??? You guys rock!!!! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!



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