5 bolt to 6 bolt???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

firsttry1971 · 12-11-2009, 06:10 PM

hey what would i have to do and need to get to switch to 6 bolt hubs??

thanks

LOW DOUGH · 12-11-2009, 06:15 PM

uh, not trying to be a D---... but why do you want to do that?

firsttry1971 · 12-11-2009, 06:17 PM

because than i want to put some 17 in rims on it that i found but they only come in 6 bolt.

mcbassin · 12-11-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firsttry1971

hey what would i have to do and need to get to switch to 6 bolt hubs??

thanks

If you want 6 hole disk brakes up front you will to buy some aftermarket rotors. If you want to go back to drum brakes on the front you will need all the old stuff. On rear you will need etiher axles or a whole rear end.
What about adapter plates?
Good luck
Mike

Hottrucks · 12-11-2009, 06:36 PM

since its a 71 you will need 6 lug rotors and MAYBE you can fnd a 70 only axle which came in 2 sizes then you can just pull the axle shafts and drums...

LOW DOUGH · 12-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

since its a 71 you will need 6 lug rotors and MAYBE you can fnd a 70 only axle which came in 2 sizes then you can just pull the axle shafts and drums...

you would need the wider axle. Hottrucks forgot to say that part. I got your back

68gmsee · 12-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Been on this site for many years and all I've heard is how to convert to 5lugs. But, it was bound to happen... going retro.

**lolife99** · 12-11-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by firsttry1971

because than i want to put some 17 in rims on it that i found but they only come in 6 bolt.

Just make sure the "center bore" of the wheel is the same size as your 5-lug hubs.
Most late model 17" 6-lug wheels have a smaller center bore.

firsttry1971 · 12-11-2009, 08:59 PM

hey thanks for the info guys

12-11-2009, 06:10 PM	#1
firsttry1971 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: maplewood mn Posts: 51	5 bolt to 6 bolt???? hey what would i have to do and need to get to switch to 6 bolt hubs?? thanks

12-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 5 bolt to 6 bolt???? uh, not trying to be a D---... but why do you want to do that?

12-11-2009, 06:17 PM	#3
firsttry1971 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: maplewood mn Posts: 51	Re: 5 bolt to 6 bolt???? because than i want to put some 17 in rims on it that i found but they only come in 6 bolt.

12-11-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 5 bolt to 6 bolt???? since its a 71 you will need 6 lug rotors and MAYBE you can fnd a 70 only axle which came in 2 sizes then you can just pull the axle shafts and drums... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

12-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 5 bolt to 6 bolt???? Been on this site for many years and all I've heard is how to convert to 5lugs. But, it was bound to happen... going retro. Last edited by 68gmsee; 12-11-2009 at 08:09 PM.

12-11-2009, 08:59 PM	#9
firsttry1971 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: maplewood mn Posts: 51	Re: 5 bolt to 6 bolt???? hey thanks for the info guys



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