64 1ton to 5 lug conversion?

[Choptop32]

Looking at a 1 ton panel, but want to run 5 lug wheels.

what is required to change it over?

[LILRED66]

There are unlimited choices of eight lug wheels, so the money you would save on doing the conversion can be spent on the wheels and tires of your choice.

[Choptop32]

Actually i want to use these...

http://www.radirwheels.com/tririb.htm

and they only come in 5 lug.

[jonzcustomshop]

not 100% positive, but I think it would be the same as converting a 64 -6 1/2 ton
just use a 73-87 front suspension, and rear axle, depending on the rear springs, leaf or coil change to a lighter duty or lowering spring.

[Choptop32]

hmmm... will look into it.

danke mucho.

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

not 100% positive, but I think it would be the same as converting a 64 -6 1/2 ton
just use a 73-87 front suspension, and rear axle, depending on the rear springs, leaf or coil change to a lighter duty or lowering spring.

Just convert it to a '73-'87 C10 suspension. If you can find a complete parts truck (suspension wise), that would make it easier. Of course if you plan to upgrade the drivetrain as well, finding a truck with that would be good as well.