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wannabeburbowner · 04-06-2005, 01:09 AM

I have a 71 c10 with disc/drum with 5 lug. I would like to switch to 6 lug. it has a 12 bolt rear, so what years will work to swap the axles?? I was also wondering is the disc brake spindles the same for 5 and 6 lug?? Could I just swap the rotors and be done??

Thanks for the help,

Travis

RicksTrucks · 04-06-2005, 02:24 PM

I may be wrong, but I believe 6 lug is stricly drum and 5 is disc.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-06-2005, 02:31 PM

Originally, I believe that there were no 6 lug rotors, BUT companies do make 6 lug rotors, and they should go right on and work with what you have now. I can't remember company names offhand, but I think ECE is one of them. As far as the axles, I believe the 71-72? years are a hair longer? than the 67-70? axles, but as long as you stick with coil to coil or leaf to leaf rearend swap, not sure what you have, but it should bolt right up.

Just curious, but why the swap, you already have disks? You can get almost any set of rims in 5 or 6 lug configurations.......

**raggedjim** · 04-06-2005, 02:59 PM

This has got to be a first...

Good luck, Rg

Joe67 · 04-06-2005, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

This has got to be a first...

Good luck, Rg

I was thinking the same thing

Maybe someone local to you would want to swap parts (You have a PM)

69 longhorn · 04-06-2005, 05:33 PM

Try GMC Paul on the 6 lug rotors, they should drop right onto your spindles. at the rear, I think you will find the 70 axles to be the same lenght as the 71-72 pcs...... you can also opt for aftermarket. I have Moser axles in the 12 bolt under my longhorn($260 shipped with studs). IMO, thats not a bad price for NEW pcs, it will cost you at least 1/2 of that to redrill your stockers

. best of luck, 69L

Harold Shepard · 04-06-2005, 09:16 PM

If you are interested in trading I have a set of six lug axles from 69 I will trade for a set of 71-72 5 lug axles.. Let me know Harold

bagged91 · 04-06-2005, 10:43 PM

I saw a post in the suspension forum about a guy using 68? 3/4 ton lower control arms with 88-98 spindles, 88-98 u & l balljoints with stock 68 1/2 ton upper control arms and 88+ light 3/4 ton 6 lug rotors/calipers..........

Was a pretty low buck deal... Here's the link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=disc+brake

**raggedjim** · 04-07-2005, 10:25 AM

Watchout trying to change out axles. The 69 is shorter than the 71-72. The 70 can be the same as the 69 or the 71-72, it was a transition year.

Good luck, Rg

67 SS · 04-07-2005, 01:26 PM

If I remember correctly,the rear axles out of a 4WD 12 bolt will fit and be 6 lug.

wannabeburbowner · 04-07-2005, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I just like the look of 6 lugs over 5 lugs, and if was simple like just swaping rotors and axles then i will do it. I might as well get it the way I want it before I spend a bunch of money on wheels. A 67 rear will bolt up under my 71, right?? It's a coil spring rear.

Thanks,

Travis

67ChevyRedneck · 04-07-2005, 03:10 PM

All of these other guys are talking about actual axle swaps...I was talking about rear-end swaps, which I think you should be able to find a whole rear-end cheaper than buying new axles, but I guess you already have one. As long as you are swapping coil to coil, because the mounting pads are different for leaf and coils....I don't think you want to get into welding.....you will be just fine. The rearends are a little wider from 71-72 but I think it's only like an inch...probably never even notice the difference...but I believe the mounting pads are in the exact same location. If you have the two rearends side by side, just measure between the pads to be sure

**raggedjim** · 04-07-2005, 04:26 PM

Redneck is right. If you change the whole rearend from one coil truck to the other everything will bolt right in. I would bet you would find many people who would be willing to swap you for the 5 bolt rearend.

I wish I had known about a year ago, I ended up scrapping a 6 lug rearend, no one would take it...

Rg

cadiac · 04-07-2005, 05:18 PM

In a big hurry I could probably find someone to swap for 5 lug stuff here.

04-06-2005, 01:09 AM	#1
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	5 lug to 6 lug questions...... I have a 71 c10 with disc/drum with 5 lug. I would like to switch to 6 lug. it has a 12 bolt rear, so what years will work to swap the axles?? I was also wondering is the disc brake spindles the same for 5 and 6 lug?? Could I just swap the rotors and be done?? Thanks for the help, Travis

04-06-2005, 02:24 PM	#2
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	I may be wrong, but I believe 6 lug is stricly drum and 5 is disc. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

04-06-2005, 02:31 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Originally, I believe that there were no 6 lug rotors, BUT companies do make 6 lug rotors, and they should go right on and work with what you have now. I can't remember company names offhand, but I think ECE is one of them. As far as the axles, I believe the 71-72? years are a hair longer? than the 67-70? axles, but as long as you stick with coil to coil or leaf to leaf rearend swap, not sure what you have, but it should bolt right up. Just curious, but why the swap, you already have disks? You can get almost any set of rims in 5 or 6 lug configurations....... __________________ 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; 04-06-2005 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Added question

04-06-2005, 02:59 PM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	This has got to be a first... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

04-06-2005, 05:33 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Try GMC Paul on the 6 lug rotors, they should drop right onto your spindles. at the rear, I think you will find the 70 axles to be the same lenght as the 71-72 pcs...... you can also opt for aftermarket. I have Moser axles in the 12 bolt under my longhorn($260 shipped with studs). IMO, thats not a bad price for NEW pcs, it will cost you at least 1/2 of that to redrill your stockers . best of luck, 69L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-06-2005, 09:16 PM	#7
Harold Shepard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canton North Carolina Posts: 466	If you are interested in trading I have a set of six lug axles from 69 I will trade for a set of 71-72 5 lug axles.. Let me know Harold Last edited by Harold Shepard; 04-06-2005 at 09:16 PM.

04-06-2005, 10:43 PM	#8
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I saw a post in the suspension forum about a guy using 68? 3/4 ton lower control arms with 88-98 spindles, 88-98 u & l balljoints with stock 68 1/2 ton upper control arms and 88+ light 3/4 ton 6 lug rotors/calipers.......... Was a pretty low buck deal... Here's the link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=disc+brake __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

04-07-2005, 10:25 AM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Watchout trying to change out axles. The 69 is shorter than the 71-72. The 70 can be the same as the 69 or the 71-72, it was a transition year. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

04-07-2005, 01:26 PM	#10
67 SS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NW ARKANSAS Posts: 258	If I remember correctly,the rear axles out of a 4WD 12 bolt will fit and be 6 lug.

04-07-2005, 02:57 PM	#11
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Thanks for the help guys. I just like the look of 6 lugs over 5 lugs, and if was simple like just swaping rotors and axles then i will do it. I might as well get it the way I want it before I spend a bunch of money on wheels. A 67 rear will bolt up under my 71, right?? It's a coil spring rear. Thanks, Travis __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

04-07-2005, 03:10 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	All of these other guys are talking about actual axle swaps...I was talking about rear-end swaps, which I think you should be able to find a whole rear-end cheaper than buying new axles, but I guess you already have one. As long as you are swapping coil to coil, because the mounting pads are different for leaf and coils....I don't think you want to get into welding.....you will be just fine. The rearends are a little wider from 71-72 but I think it's only like an inch...probably never even notice the difference...but I believe the mounting pads are in the exact same location. If you have the two rearends side by side, just measure between the pads to be sure __________________ 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!

04-07-2005, 04:26 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Redneck is right. If you change the whole rearend from one coil truck to the other everything will bolt right in. I would bet you would find many people who would be willing to swap you for the 5 bolt rearend. I wish I had known about a year ago, I ended up scrapping a 6 lug rearend, no one would take it... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

04-07-2005, 05:18 PM	#14
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	In a big hurry I could probably find someone to swap for 5 lug stuff here.



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