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Andyking1203 · 12-12-2018, 06:59 PM

So I'm in the process of doing a frame off on a 68 c10 swb, the suspension was originally a 6 lug setup. Everything is gonna be replaced, whether I go 5 or stay with 6, (except rear axles). My question is, what would be the better deal 5 or 6 lug? The truck is gonna be lowered and have a 600hp sbc in it, main use is gonna be driven with a little drag racing mixed in. Thanks

**mongocanfly** · 12-12-2018, 07:46 PM

Youll have alot more wheel choices with 5 lug...lots of drag cars running 5 lug

sweetk30 · 12-12-2018, 07:48 PM

x2 on 5 lug wheel options .

but find the wheel you like first as some models i think look better in 6 lug for the placement of the rim design and lug holes. i have seen a few over the years were this would have been a great option for a fine detail .

and if going late model rim take off stuff there 6 lug also .

Andyking1203 · 12-12-2018, 07:52 PM

Was thinking almost like a classic crater style wheel, but in either 16 or 17"

GIZZ · 12-13-2018, 02:16 PM

I would not get 16's, the tire selection is limited unless you're doing a 4x4. I think it's even worse than if you had 15's. 17's is the way to go, maybe even larger.

Andyking1203 · 12-13-2018, 05:16 PM

5 lug seems to be the answer... I like a lot of the rims I have seen in 5 lug better then 6

Mike C · 12-13-2018, 10:33 PM

Add another vote for 5 lug. There are some 6 lug rims out there but most have a pilot hole that is too small to fit on the older trucks.

DjS71 · 12-14-2018, 10:09 AM

5x5 (OE truck) will have a lot of wheel choices compared to the 6 luggers.

5x4.75 (OE car) will have even more.

Mike C · 12-16-2018, 08:00 PM

I read your post again and "everything will be replaced but the axles". Not sure what that means, but if you are REALLY making 600hp, 35 spline (33 at minimum) axles should be on your shopping list regardless of how many lugs you go with.

But again, 6 lug drastically limits your wheel choice.

Andyking1203 · 12-16-2018, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

I read your post again and "everything will be replaced but the axles". Not sure what that means, but if you are REALLY making 600hp, 35 spline (33 at minimum) axles should be on your shopping list regardless of how many lugs you go with.

But again, 6 lug drastically limits your wheel choice.

If I stay 6 lug, I'd keep my stock axles. But everything else will be new. And the motor on the dyno read 650.. so I'm guessing around 575ish to the wheels

Mike C · 12-22-2018, 09:36 PM

A truck 12 bolt stock is borderline strong enough at 400 WHP IMO. Look into a 6 lug semi-float 14 bolt if you want to stay 6 lug. They have 33 spline axles and a 9.5" ring gear. Significantly stronger than a truck 12 bolt.

sweetk30 · 12-22-2018, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

A truck 12 bolt stock is borderline strong enough at 400 WHP IMO. Look into a 6 lug semi-float 14 bolt if you want to stay 6 lug. They have 33 spline axles and a 9.5" ring gear. Significantly stronger than a truck 12 bolt.

and if you want 5 lug get axles for the 454 spec truck .

also there is 2 width of 9.5" semi float 14 bolt . 2wd and 4wd .

Andyking1203 · 12-23-2018, 01:16 AM

I have actually decided to go with a the no limit rear fat bar 4 link and a 9" I believe. And also gonna do the no limit wide front end. Which will convert the truck to 5 lug.. thanks for the ideas guys

12-12-2018, 06:59 PM	#1
Andyking1203 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sabattus, maine Posts: 209	5 lug or 6 lug So I'm in the process of doing a frame off on a 68 c10 swb, the suspension was originally a 6 lug setup. Everything is gonna be replaced, whether I go 5 or stay with 6, (except rear axles). My question is, what would be the better deal 5 or 6 lug? The truck is gonna be lowered and have a 600hp sbc in it, main use is gonna be driven with a little drag racing mixed in. Thanks

12-12-2018, 07:46 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug Youll have alot more wheel choices with 5 lug...lots of drag cars running 5 lug __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

12-12-2018, 07:48 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug x2 on 5 lug wheel options . but find the wheel you like first as some models i think look better in 6 lug for the placement of the rim design and lug holes. i have seen a few over the years were this would have been a great option for a fine detail . and if going late model rim take off stuff there 6 lug also . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

12-12-2018, 07:52 PM	#4
Andyking1203 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sabattus, maine Posts: 209	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug Was thinking almost like a classic crater style wheel, but in either 16 or 17"

12-13-2018, 02:16 PM	#5
GIZZ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 111	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug I would not get 16's, the tire selection is limited unless you're doing a 4x4. I think it's even worse than if you had 15's. 17's is the way to go, maybe even larger. __________________ GIZZmotorsports on YouTube & my panel truck build '69 c10 panel, '75 c35 flatdeck car hauler

12-13-2018, 05:16 PM	#6
Andyking1203 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sabattus, maine Posts: 209	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug 5 lug seems to be the answer... I like a lot of the rims I have seen in 5 lug better then 6

12-13-2018, 10:33 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug Add another vote for 5 lug. There are some 6 lug rims out there but most have a pilot hole that is too small to fit on the older trucks. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-14-2018, 10:09 AM	#8
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug 5x5 (OE truck) will have a lot of wheel choices compared to the 6 luggers. 5x4.75 (OE car) will have even more. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

12-16-2018, 08:00 PM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug I read your post again and "everything will be replaced but the axles". Not sure what that means, but if you are REALLY making 600hp, 35 spline (33 at minimum) axles should be on your shopping list regardless of how many lugs you go with. But again, 6 lug drastically limits your wheel choice. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-22-2018, 09:36 PM	#11
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug A truck 12 bolt stock is borderline strong enough at 400 WHP IMO. Look into a 6 lug semi-float 14 bolt if you want to stay 6 lug. They have 33 spline axles and a 9.5" ring gear. Significantly stronger than a truck 12 bolt. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-23-2018, 01:16 AM	#13
Andyking1203 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sabattus, maine Posts: 209	Re: 5 lug or 6 lug I have actually decided to go with a the no limit rear fat bar 4 link and a 9" I believe. And also gonna do the no limit wide front end. Which will convert the truck to 5 lug.. thanks for the ideas guys



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