6 lug rotor change over - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdfrmnt · 07-06-2008, 07:47 PM

i just picked up a 85 1500 and was woundering if i could use the spindels and newer rotors that are 6 lug

68burb · 07-07-2008, 06:19 PM

an 85 would have 5 lugs or 6 if it was 4x4.

JMurray · 07-07-2008, 06:19 PM

If its just a parts vehicle just yank the whole front end out and do a swap! If your just wondering if you can use the 85 spindles and rotors and that it the answer is no!

Clarify exactly what you are wanting to do

jdfrmnt · 07-07-2008, 08:37 PM

what i wanted to know is can i use the control arn spindles frome the 85 and use newer rotors that are 6 lug

manimal · 07-14-2008, 08:43 PM

If you are wanting 6lugs visit the vendors sites(Brothers or ECE any many others) and get a set of 6lug rotors(designed for the earlier 6lug trucks using 71-up disc brake spindles) for your truck. You cannot use the NEW style rotors on square body trucks.I have been toying with this idea for a while now. Use 6 lugs all the way around on my '84 crewcab. I would either use a 4x4 rear 12blt or 6 lug semi float 14bolt.Good luck.
-Lance

07-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
jdfrmnt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: phoenix az. Posts: 53	6 lug rotor change over i just picked up a 85 1500 and was woundering if i could use the spindels and newer rotors that are 6 lug

07-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#2
68burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 78	Re: 6 lug rotor change over an 85 would have 5 lugs or 6 if it was 4x4. __________________ 1968 K10 burb- on it's way to being C10 sporting a 454 th400 and LTZ 20's 1995 K2500 Burb as daily driver 350 with 193K miles 1994 K1500 Silverado ECSB building a TBI 350 for it 330 horse

07-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
JMurray Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic MO Posts: 56	Re: 6 lug rotor change over If its just a parts vehicle just yank the whole front end out and do a swap! If your just wondering if you can use the 85 spindles and rotors and that it the answer is no! Clarify exactly what you are wanting to do Last edited by JMurray; 07-07-2008 at 06:20 PM.

07-07-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
jdfrmnt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: phoenix az. Posts: 53	Re: 6 lug rotor change over what i wanted to know is can i use the control arn spindles frome the 85 and use newer rotors that are 6 lug

07-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: 6 lug rotor change over If you are wanting 6lugs visit the vendors sites(Brothers or ECE any many others) and get a set of 6lug rotors(designed for the earlier 6lug trucks using 71-up disc brake spindles) for your truck. You cannot use the NEW style rotors on square body trucks.I have been toying with this idea for a while now. Use 6 lugs all the way around on my '84 crewcab. I would either use a 4x4 rear 12blt or 6 lug semi float 14bolt.Good luck. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 07-14-2008 at 08:47 PM.



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