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pop4ever · 11-10-2007, 08:59 AM

hey everyone im a new builder from the bronx new york im working on a 69 c10 stepside will post pics soon im having a terrible time finding rims for my truck its a six lug and i have noticed that most trucks have the 5 lug set up is ther any way that i can swap out my six lug to a 5 lug set up i want to use 20 inch rims with 275/40/20 in the rear and 245/40/20 in the front please help out and my thanks goes out to tripro who introduced me to this great site

gotchevys? · 11-10-2007, 09:11 AM

You can get a set of front spindles for a 71-72 which will be for disc brakes and then buy the rest of the parts such as calipers, rotors, bearings, and such at your local parts store for a 71-72. If that sounds like to much trouble you could always just order a front disc brake kit with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern.
For the rear you can take your existing axles and drums to your local machine shop and have them redrilled for 5 on 5.

jkaylor68gmc · 11-10-2007, 09:23 AM

Yep it is pretty easy, You will need to change your ball joints to the 72 ball joints and the outer tie rods are different also. They make an adapter which I believe is vrom brothers and allows you to retain your inner tie rods and use '72 outers.

retodd7711 · 11-10-2007, 01:07 PM

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afoshie · 11-10-2007, 08:59 PM

the previos owner on mine took the front suspension out of a 72 that had discs and then took the axles and the center section and put them in and made 5 lug all arount and it will give you disc brakes. you will also have to change to a master cylinder to supply the front discs the original won't work

koolky · 11-10-2007, 10:27 PM

I was told that you can use the spindles and rotors from the next generation truck. up to 87 i think. not sure though. anyknow???

72BLUZ · 11-10-2007, 11:14 PM

I Have A Set Of Rear 5 Lug Axles. Just Not Sure If All You Have To Change Is The Axles Tho.

bdydrp97s10 · 12-30-2007, 02:03 PM

and the 72 upper and lower ball joints fit in the 68 a arms??? do you have to change upper and lower ball joints??

afoshie · 12-30-2007, 02:31 PM

to run 72 spindles you must use 72 ball joints so they will fit if i am not mistaken

11-10-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
pop4ever Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 2	help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug hey everyone im a new builder from the bronx new york im working on a 69 c10 stepside will post pics soon im having a terrible time finding rims for my truck its a six lug and i have noticed that most trucks have the 5 lug set up is ther any way that i can swap out my six lug to a 5 lug set up i want to use 20 inch rims with 275/40/20 in the rear and 245/40/20 in the front please help out and my thanks goes out to tripro who introduced me to this great site

11-10-2007, 09:11 AM	#2
gotchevys? Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug You can get a set of front spindles for a 71-72 which will be for disc brakes and then buy the rest of the parts such as calipers, rotors, bearings, and such at your local parts store for a 71-72. If that sounds like to much trouble you could always just order a front disc brake kit with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. For the rear you can take your existing axles and drums to your local machine shop and have them redrilled for 5 on 5. __________________ www.fatdaddieshotrods.com

11-10-2007, 09:23 AM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug Yep it is pretty easy, You will need to change your ball joints to the 72 ball joints and the outer tie rods are different also. They make an adapter which I believe is vrom brothers and allows you to retain your inner tie rods and use '72 outers. __________________ 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

11-10-2007, 01:07 PM	#4
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug Welcome to the site! __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

11-10-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
afoshie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 65	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug the previos owner on mine took the front suspension out of a 72 that had discs and then took the axles and the center section and put them in and made 5 lug all arount and it will give you disc brakes. you will also have to change to a master cylinder to supply the front discs the original won't work

11-10-2007, 10:27 PM	#6
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug I was told that you can use the spindles and rotors from the next generation truck. up to 87 i think. not sure though. anyknow???

11-10-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug I Have A Set Of Rear 5 Lug Axles. Just Not Sure If All You Have To Change Is The Axles Tho. __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

12-30-2007, 02:03 PM	#8
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug and the 72 upper and lower ball joints fit in the 68 a arms??? do you have to change upper and lower ball joints??

12-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#9
afoshie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 65	Re: help with 69 c10 6lug to 5 lug to run 72 spindles you must use 72 ball joints so they will fit if i am not mistaken __________________ my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=265847



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