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03-25-2012, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Mt. Vernon, Missouri
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5 lug choices?
This is my first post on here. I just bought a 1965 SWB custom trim truck and want to go 5 lug on it because there are more choices in wheels and 6 lug wheels look weird to me. I'm 18 so I'm on a budget. I was told by a guy at the junkyard to put a 73 c10 rear end in and it would work great with a little fabricating.
What have you guys put on your trucks or what is the best way to go that won't cost too much? |
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03-25-2012, 01:51 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: 5 lug choices?
Welcome
Yes, swapping the front and rear off a 73-87 c10 will be the most economic route. Lots of threads here on that. Start in the FAQ's for the 60-66 trucks. The biggest job will be welding trailing arm perches to the 73-87 axle. Most here recommend finding a 73-87 donor, and get all the goodies. Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, and more. Posted via Mobile Device
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03-25-2012, 10:38 PM
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60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 5 lug choices?
Welcome to the forum
 I agree, there is a ton of info to be found in the 60-66 FAQ section. It can be found at the top of the page.
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03-26-2012, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Mt. Vernon, Missouri
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Re: 5 lug choices?
Thanks guys!
will the width different in the rear ends cause a lot of trouble? |
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03-27-2012, 12:20 AM
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60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 5 lug choices?
That partly depends on how wide of wheels you plan on running. The increased width can be compensated for with the correct wheel backspacing.
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Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
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