5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JohnnyBeagle · 11-05-2008, 09:29 PM

Hey guys,

My '72's rear axle has been replaced, so the front is typical 5x5 and the rear is a 6x5.5 from the pre-71 trucks. I'm finding it difficult to find 17"+ wheels that work with this bolt pattern combination.

What kind of wheels are you guys in the same situation running?

68GMCCustom · 11-05-2008, 10:26 PM

get new axles...or have yours filled and redrilled?

woodwright · 11-05-2008, 10:37 PM

or get 6 lug rotors.

LuckyHenriksen · 11-05-2008, 10:38 PM

IMO if your BP's dont match, its kind of ghetto. If you are spending money for nicer wheels, you probably want them to me the same

67ChevyRedneck · 11-05-2008, 10:40 PM

If you stay with the 5/6 combo you'll be very limited with rim choices. There are NO "spoke" rims that will "look the same" for 5 and 6 lug patterns (that I can think of). You'll be limited to aftermarket rally style rims with hubcaps/derby caps/moons etc. to hide the lug difference.

There are not many rim choices for 6 lug wheels, especially if you like spoked rims, so I'd replace the rear axles or have them redrilled.

JohnnyBeagle · 11-05-2008, 10:47 PM

Cool.

Looks like I'll be going down the redrilling route. A nice '71 axle with 3:73 gearing just sold on CL here, can't find any other local ones

Longhorn Man · 11-05-2008, 11:17 PM

you checked junk yards?
Is it a leaf or coil rear?

JohnnyBeagle · 11-05-2008, 11:55 PM

coil rear

jorgensensc · 11-06-2008, 12:12 AM

I would get new axles from Moser (can be bought at Summit) with new bearings and seals. Cost right at 300.00 shipped if I remember. Easy to install and you won't have to change your rear out and hope the new one is in good shape. That's what I did. Redrilling is actually a pain around here. In the end they want almost as much as new axles. THey said they would have to bake out all the oil residue first so that the welds would actually take correctly. i don't know how true that is, but i was told that by more than one shop. At the end of the day they just don't want to really do it for liability reasons I think.
Shawn

LuckyHenriksen · 11-06-2008, 12:29 AM

Moser axles are great, but I got a set from Performance online, I think they are what CPP sells. They seem great, and if your not making lots of power, you shouldn't break them. I don't remember exactly what I paid, I think like $200

woodwright · 11-07-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

There are not many rim choices for 6 lug wheels, especially if you like spoked rims, so I'd replace the rear axles or have them redrilled.

Sorry, I don't mean to argue, but Thats actually not true. The six lug is the same bolt pattern as all the new Chevy's and Toyota's. When I got my six lug wheels 6 years ago the selection and prices were about the same. A set of aftermarket 6 lug rotors is about $150 for the set.

If you look at wheel brands like American Racing or Ultra, you can find alot of "spoke" type rims at really good prices.

OLDIRON69 · 11-07-2008, 10:33 AM

yank the axles, It was a first time job for me and I did it in about 1.5 hrs. in the yard, that included rear shoes and new drums.. Check your local wrecking yard.. bring one of your axles with you for comparison.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-07-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodwright

Sorry, I don't mean to argue, but Thats actually not true. The six lug is the same bolt pattern as all the new Chevy's and Toyota's. When I got my six lug wheels 6 years ago the selection and prices were about the same. A set of aftermarket 6 lug rotors is about $150 for the set.

If you look at wheel brands like American Racing or Ultra, you can find alot of "spoke" type rims at really good prices.

Compared to the choices for the 5 luggers??? The 6 luggers are still limited

My truck is still a six lugger with ECE 6 lug disc brake rotors. I went with Corvette style Rallys.

The original question was also for matching rims... what are you going to find that matches? I can only think of aftermarket rallys and old school steelies that can be had in 5 and 6 lug that match

With the 6 lugs out back he's very limited in his rim choices, especially for something that matches.

OLDIRON69 · 11-07-2008, 10:41 AM

His question was 5 on the front 6 lug on the rear..

11-05-2008, 09:29 PM	#1
JohnnyBeagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? Hey guys, My '72's rear axle has been replaced, so the front is typical 5x5 and the rear is a 6x5.5 from the pre-71 trucks. I'm finding it difficult to find 17"+ wheels that work with this bolt pattern combination. What kind of wheels are you guys in the same situation running? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

11-05-2008, 10:26 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? get new axles...or have yours filled and redrilled? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-05-2008, 10:37 PM	#3
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? or get 6 lug rotors.

11-05-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? IMO if your BP's dont match, its kind of ghetto. If you are spending money for nicer wheels, you probably want them to me the same __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-05-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? If you stay with the 5/6 combo you'll be very limited with rim choices. There are NO "spoke" rims that will "look the same" for 5 and 6 lug patterns (that I can think of). You'll be limited to aftermarket rally style rims with hubcaps/derby caps/moons etc. to hide the lug difference. There are not many rim choices for 6 lug wheels, especially if you like spoked rims, so I'd replace the rear axles or have them redrilled. __________________ 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; 11-05-2008 at 10:41 PM.

11-05-2008, 10:47 PM	#6
JohnnyBeagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? Cool. Looks like I'll be going down the redrilling route. A nice '71 axle with 3:73 gearing just sold on CL here, can't find any other local ones __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

11-05-2008, 11:17 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? you checked junk yards? Is it a leaf or coil rear?

11-05-2008, 11:55 PM	#8
JohnnyBeagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 44	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? coil rear __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne

11-06-2008, 12:12 AM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? I would get new axles from Moser (can be bought at Summit) with new bearings and seals. Cost right at 300.00 shipped if I remember. Easy to install and you won't have to change your rear out and hope the new one is in good shape. That's what I did. Redrilling is actually a pain around here. In the end they want almost as much as new axles. THey said they would have to bake out all the oil residue first so that the welds would actually take correctly. i don't know how true that is, but i was told that by more than one shop. At the end of the day they just don't want to really do it for liability reasons I think. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 11-06-2008 at 12:14 AM.

11-06-2008, 12:29 AM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? Moser axles are great, but I got a set from Performance online, I think they are what CPP sells. They seem great, and if your not making lots of power, you shouldn't break them. I don't remember exactly what I paid, I think like $200 __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-07-2008, 10:33 AM	#12
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? yank the axles, It was a first time job for me and I did it in about 1.5 hrs. in the yard, that included rear shoes and new drums.. Check your local wrecking yard.. bring one of your axles with you for comparison. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#14
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: 5 lug front/6 lug rear guys: What do you do for wheels? His question was 5 on the front 6 lug on the rear.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd



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