69 chevy 5 x 5 7/16" stud changing to 1/2" stud - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spatz · 11-28-2018, 10:09 PM

Hello everyone. I have a "69" 1/2 ton rear, I want to say it was coded HO52 but don't remember for sure. It has aftermarket axles of 5 x 5 with 7/16" studs. I put a "71" or "72" front end under the truck with 1/2" studs. The question is this should I replace the axles or should I drill out the stud holes to fit the 1/2" studs. Thanks

**old51sedan** · 11-29-2018, 06:37 PM

I always thought that the 5 on 5 were 1/2", if not I guess I would drill them and install the 1/2 inch.

11-28-2018, 10:09 PM	#1
spatz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flint, Mi Posts: 200	69 chevy 5 x 5 7/16" stud changing to 1/2" stud Hello everyone. I have a "69" 1/2 ton rear, I want to say it was coded HO52 but don't remember for sure. It has aftermarket axles of 5 x 5 with 7/16" studs. I put a "71" or "72" front end under the truck with 1/2" studs. The question is this should I replace the axles or should I drill out the stud holes to fit the 1/2" studs. Thanks

11-29-2018, 06:37 PM	#2
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 906	Re: 69 chevy 5 x 5 7/16" stud changing to 1/2" stud I always thought that the 5 on 5 were 1/2", if not I guess I would drill them and install the 1/2 inch.



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