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cflvulcan · 12-26-2005, 09:29 PM

was there ever a such thing of 2wd c10 with 6 lug and front discs cause im having a hard time trying to find them. i got a set of 5 lug discs and brake components in my basement but im looking for 6 lug ones. was there a such thing? i want to buy silverado ss wheels and there 6 lug but i still wanna have discs in the front. thanks, later...

tom

powell72 · 12-26-2005, 09:32 PM

Not from the factory, all disc trucks are five lug. There are aftermarket companies that sell six lug rotors though.

ChevLoRay · 12-26-2005, 10:33 PM

All 6-lug trucks, through the '70 models, had drum brakes. GM introduced the 12-inch disc brakes in the front, as well as changed to 5 on 5-inch bolt pattern, in '71.

The 4WD trucks retained the 6-lug bolt pattern and went to discs in '71, also.

But, to answer your question, if you want 6-lug rotors, you'll have to visit the aftermarket, like a bunch of us already have. Early Classic Enterprises, McGaughey's, and others, have the conversion set ups, but you have to change spindles, in order to convert to discs. You can change the front crossmember, from a '73 for instance, and convert to the 5-lug and discs. This is purported to be a bolt-in conversion and has been done by many.

If your truck is a '70-model, you can swap axles and convert to 5-lug on the rear. I believe that '70-73 axles are the same length. Maybe '74 axles, too. I understand that the rear axle ass'y was widened in '75, and those axles are not a swap-out for the '70's. There are lots of people on the board who can help answer these and many other questions that may be burning at your innards!!

skeeter288 · 12-26-2005, 10:35 PM

i'm not sure there are any out there, but look into 5to 6 lug wheel adapters.i changed my front drums to disc and then had the rear axles welded and redrilled for 5 lug pattern.

Longhorn Man · 12-26-2005, 10:45 PM

Some one was saying something about late model 6 lug rotors working. I don't know the details, but it's been done.

cflvulcan · 12-27-2005, 12:23 AM

thanks guys that gave me some options. no i just gotta do some researching i figure out what im gonna do. id to try the late model 6lug. thatd be kinda cool. later...

tom

12-26-2005, 09:29 PM	#1
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	yet another brake question... was there ever a such thing of 2wd c10 with 6 lug and front discs cause im having a hard time trying to find them. i got a set of 5 lug discs and brake components in my basement but im looking for 6 lug ones. was there a such thing? i want to buy silverado ss wheels and there 6 lug but i still wanna have discs in the front. thanks, later... tom

12-26-2005, 09:32 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: yet another brake question... Not from the factory, all disc trucks are five lug. There are aftermarket companies that sell six lug rotors though. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 12-26-2005 at 09:32 PM.

12-26-2005, 10:33 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: yet another brake question... All 6-lug trucks, through the '70 models, had drum brakes. GM introduced the 12-inch disc brakes in the front, as well as changed to 5 on 5-inch bolt pattern, in '71. The 4WD trucks retained the 6-lug bolt pattern and went to discs in '71, also. But, to answer your question, if you want 6-lug rotors, you'll have to visit the aftermarket, like a bunch of us already have. Early Classic Enterprises, McGaughey's, and others, have the conversion set ups, but you have to change spindles, in order to convert to discs. You can change the front crossmember, from a '73 for instance, and convert to the 5-lug and discs. This is purported to be a bolt-in conversion and has been done by many. If your truck is a '70-model, you can swap axles and convert to 5-lug on the rear. I believe that '70-73 axles are the same length. Maybe '74 axles, too. I understand that the rear axle ass'y was widened in '75, and those axles are not a swap-out for the '70's. There are lots of people on the board who can help answer these and many other questions that may be burning at your innards!! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-26-2005, 10:35 PM	#4
skeeter288 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baltimore, maryland Posts: 14	Re: yet another brake question... i'm not sure there are any out there, but look into 5to 6 lug wheel adapters.i changed my front drums to disc and then had the rear axles welded and redrilled for 5 lug pattern.

12-26-2005, 10:45 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: yet another brake question... Some one was saying something about late model 6 lug rotors working. I don't know the details, but it's been done.

12-27-2005, 12:23 AM	#6
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: yet another brake question... thanks guys that gave me some options. no i just gotta do some researching i figure out what im gonna do. id to try the late model 6lug. thatd be kinda cool. later... tom



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