6-LUG DISC CONVERSION????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weasel29gm · 05-13-2002, 06:26 PM

What is invovled in changing to disc only.I don't want to lower or change any thing else. Thanks in advance Weasel.

**68SWB4x4** · 05-13-2002, 06:38 PM

spindles rotors calipers ball joints tie rods and centerlink from a 71-87 along with a 71-72 master cylinder
or the whole cradle

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tom hand · 05-13-2002, 06:45 PM

If you want to stay 6-lug the best way is to buy a kit. When you factor in that you don't need to find and buy a 5-lug rearend or 5 lug wheels the price ani't that bad. Here's one.
http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/Brakes&Steering.htm

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Longhorn Man · 05-13-2002, 08:32 PM

Or you could do everything the way everyone else has been doing it, with a parts truck or from the junk yard, then get the 6 lug rototrs from GMC Paul.

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tom hand · 05-13-2002, 08:47 PM

I think you would lose on that deal. The kit with every thing you need is $449.90 and it has every thing new in a box. you can even get dropped spindels for the same price. The 6 lug rotors and cailipers are $219.95. Now you have to go buy a bunch of stuff at a junkyard. Probably not much chance of saving a hundred bucks after it's all said and done.
Just my 2 cents.

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Olive Branch MS

Longhorn Man · 05-13-2002, 08:53 PM

Aaaaaa, Sweet. I never priced any of it becouse i know its way too far for my wallet.
Good research there.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
E-mail longhornmail@yahoo.com
My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough?
Columbus Ohio

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-13-2002, 10:15 PM

other options are available too, evne if they dont directly tie in: 6 lug shafts from 70-72 4x4 12 bolt are same length as 70-72 2wd shafts., can make spacer to go in behind brake backing plate on 64-69 axles to be able to use 70-up shafts

good luck.,

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weasel29gm · 05-14-2002, 07:19 AM

Thanks guys for your input,I saw the kit for 219.00 and I didn't know the rest was needed.Again thanks Weasel.

05-13-2002, 08:47 PM	#5
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I think you would lose on that deal. The kit with every thing you need is $449.90 and it has every thing new in a box. you can even get dropped spindels for the same price. The 6 lug rotors and cailipers are $219.95. Now you have to go buy a bunch of stuff at a junkyard. Probably not much chance of saving a hundred bucks after it's all said and done. Just my 2 cents. ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-14-2002, 07:19 AM	#8
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Thanks guys for your input,I saw the kit for 219.00 and I didn't know the rest was needed.Again thanks Weasel. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-13-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	6-LUG DISC CONVERSION????? What is invovled in changing to disc only.I don't want to lower or change any thing else. Thanks in advance Weasel. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

05-13-2002, 06:38 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	spindles rotors calipers ball joints tie rods and centerlink from a 71-87 along with a 71-72 master cylinder or the whole cradle ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-13-2002, 06:45 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	If you want to stay 6-lug the best way is to buy a kit. When you factor in that you don't need to find and buy a 5-lug rearend or 5 lug wheels the price ani't that bad. Here's one. http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/Brakes&Steering.htm ------------------ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

05-13-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Or you could do everything the way everyone else has been doing it, with a parts truck or from the junk yard, then get the 6 lug rototrs from GMC Paul. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. E-mail longhornmail@yahoo.com My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough? Columbus Ohio

05-13-2002, 08:53 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Aaaaaa, Sweet. I never priced any of it becouse i know its way too far for my wallet. Good research there. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. E-mail longhornmail@yahoo.com My name is Andy...not Randy...I'm in Ohio...Not Illinois...close enough? Columbus Ohio

05-13-2002, 10:15 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	other options are available too, evne if they dont directly tie in: 6 lug shafts from 70-72 4x4 12 bolt are same length as 70-72 2wd shafts., can make spacer to go in behind brake backing plate on 64-69 axles to be able to use 70-up shafts good luck., ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000



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