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09-08-2012, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Rhoadesville, Va
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Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
I have a 72 GMC c20 2wd is there a kit out there that will convert the front and rear to 5 lug ?
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09-08-2012, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
NO not one that you can just swap a few piece and go.
The best suggestion I have is to find a hall ton driver quality truck or parts truck with both the front and rear suspension under it and swap the complete front and rear suspension both ways and sell the doner truck. I thought about dong that with my 71 GMC but stayed with the 8 lug as I use the truck to haul and tow too much and just picked up a camper from the same era to match it. |
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09-08-2012, 08:19 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
ECE makes a C20 to C10 conversion spindle.
This make the front as easy as swapping spindles and adding C10 rotors and calipers. A 71-72 rearend would be the easiest swap for the rear. Is your C20 rearend coil spring or leaf spring?
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09-08-2012, 08:36 PM
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Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
Why do you need to change them? It's a C-20!
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09-08-2012, 09:12 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
Don't mess with a C/20!!!
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"A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ |
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09-08-2012, 11:24 PM
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
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09-09-2012, 08:37 AM
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
It is leaf spring.......I want to convert it to disc brakes and lower it a little and it would look awful lowered with nive wheels the way the axle comes past the tire......unless you guys know something I do not!!!!!
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09-09-2012, 09:00 AM
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67-72 parts collector,…
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Converting 8 lug to 5 lug
There is a few lowered C20 threads.
Here is one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...78#post4761778 If you use Google to search,... you will be surprised how many searches end up right here on this board.
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