5 x 5 bolt pattern - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alex1 · 01-24-2008, 11:42 PM

Is there any way to change this to lets say 5 x 4.75"? a kit or hub rotor that fits?

87 STEPPER · 01-25-2008, 12:12 AM

There's allways a way!

Why would you want to?

One way is you could get a set of adaptors but if you do don't be cheap buy a good billet aluminum set not cast. This way would be the easiest and fastest and cheapest way to go but not the smartest!

Another way is to install a smaller set of spindles and brake rotors & calipers from a S10 but there would be some mod's needed to make them fit but it can be done and a rearend from a S10 or a car that run's a 5x4.75 BP but that kind of defets the purpose of having a truck.

Another way would be to remove the stock rotors and axels from the truck and take them to a machine shop and have them drilled to the 5x4.75 BP.

Im guessing you want to run a set of 5x4.75 wheels and they don't offer them in a 5x5 BP.

Out of the three way i have given you i'd personally do none of them.

The best thing that i can tell you is leave the truck in a 5x5 BP configuration and find another set of wheels that match it.

Good luck.

**N2TRUX** · 01-25-2008, 12:22 AM

What are you trying to accomplish?

Alex1 · 01-25-2008, 12:39 AM

Rim selection - and I'm going to build a Dana 60 and I'm having a hard time finding aftermarket discs with a 5 x 5 BP. - I can have the custom axles drilled to whatever I want - it's the brakes that worry me.

Bishops Trucks · 01-25-2008, 01:08 AM

I'm rebuilding the rear in my '71 and because of my wheel selection I had to go with the 5x4.75 bolt patern on the new axels. New axels from Moser cost me a couple hundred bucks but they are strong. I'm going with disk on the back but I haven't got to the point that I need to make that selection yet.

Damien · 01-25-2008, 03:59 AM

You could have the rotor drilled for the 5x5.

Mr_shorty · 01-25-2008, 08:57 AM

Why not go out to a 5 X 5.5? A bunch of factory & aftermarket rims to choose from.

Alex1 · 01-25-2008, 10:26 PM

I called Currie Enterprises, and they offer a 5 x 5bp rear disk set up - so I guess I'll compromise with the rims.

87 STEPPER · 01-25-2008, 10:47 PM

Alex,

You can get a rear end out of the junk yard from a 96-99 Impala the Taxi or Police version of the SS all came with rear disc and there a 5x5 BP.

You can have you Dana 60 built using the Impala end flanges so everything will just bolt on.

Twisted78SS · 01-25-2008, 11:51 PM

Just another option, I had a custom Dana 60 built using big ford bearing ends, and this allowed me to choose virtually any wheel combo I wanted. I ended up using a rear disc setup from a 74 Lincoln which has 11 inch rear disc with a 5 on 5 pattern.. the Flange also has the parking brake cable mounts

Alex1 · 01-26-2008, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Alex,

You can get a rear end out of the junk yard from a 96-99 Impala the Taxi or Police version of the SS all came with rear disc and there a 5x5 BP.

You can have you Dana 60 built using the Impala end flanges so everything will just bolt on.

Awesome! I love this site!

bigtruck81 · 01-28-2008, 04:03 AM

i've got one of those rear axles just waiting for a special occaision.

01-24-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	5 x 5 bolt pattern Is there any way to change this to lets say 5 x 4.75"? a kit or hub rotor that fits?

01-25-2008, 12:12 AM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern There's allways a way! Why would you want to? One way is you could get a set of adaptors but if you do don't be cheap buy a good billet aluminum set not cast. This way would be the easiest and fastest and cheapest way to go but not the smartest! Another way is to install a smaller set of spindles and brake rotors & calipers from a S10 but there would be some mod's needed to make them fit but it can be done and a rearend from a S10 or a car that run's a 5x4.75 BP but that kind of defets the purpose of having a truck. Another way would be to remove the stock rotors and axels from the truck and take them to a machine shop and have them drilled to the 5x4.75 BP. Im guessing you want to run a set of 5x4.75 wheels and they don't offer them in a 5x5 BP. Out of the three way i have given you i'd personally do none of them. The best thing that i can tell you is leave the truck in a 5x5 BP configuration and find another set of wheels that match it. Good luck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-25-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern What are you trying to accomplish? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-25-2008, 12:39 AM	#4
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern Rim selection - and I'm going to build a Dana 60 and I'm having a hard time finding aftermarket discs with a 5 x 5 BP. - I can have the custom axles drilled to whatever I want - it's the brakes that worry me.

01-25-2008, 01:08 AM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern I'm rebuilding the rear in my '71 and because of my wheel selection I had to go with the 5x4.75 bolt patern on the new axels. New axels from Moser cost me a couple hundred bucks but they are strong. I'm going with disk on the back but I haven't got to the point that I need to make that selection yet. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-25-2008, 03:59 AM	#6
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern You could have the rotor drilled for the 5x5. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

01-25-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
Mr_shorty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TeXas Posts: 8	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern Why not go out to a 5 X 5.5? A bunch of factory & aftermarket rims to choose from.

01-25-2008, 10:26 PM	#8
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern I called Currie Enterprises, and they offer a 5 x 5bp rear disk set up - so I guess I'll compromise with the rims.

01-25-2008, 10:47 PM	#9
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern Alex, You can get a rear end out of the junk yard from a 96-99 Impala the Taxi or Police version of the SS all came with rear disc and there a 5x5 BP. You can have you Dana 60 built using the Impala end flanges so everything will just bolt on. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-25-2008, 11:51 PM	#10
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern Just another option, I had a custom Dana 60 built using big ford bearing ends, and this allowed me to choose virtually any wheel combo I wanted. I ended up using a rear disc setup from a 74 Lincoln which has 11 inch rear disc with a 5 on 5 pattern.. the Flange also has the parking brake cable mounts __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

01-28-2008, 04:03 AM	#12
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: 5 x 5 bolt pattern i've got one of those rear axles just waiting for a special occaision.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.