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ol'orange · 03-20-2014, 09:34 PM

I have a 59' long fleetside 8 lug gmc. I believe its a GMC 152. I'd like to switch to a half ton 5 or 6 lug pattern for ease of finding and number options for wheels. Obviously the rear should be simple to swap out. But my question is for the front. Can I just remove my 8 lug hubs and replace with a 5 or 6 lug hub? Would I need to also replace the spindle or even the axle as well? Or am I just going to need to find a IFS to weld in instead? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks A.

03-20-2014, 09:34 PM	#1
ol'orange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mitchell, SD Posts: 11	3/4-1/2 ton conversion I have a 59' long fleetside 8 lug gmc. I believe its a GMC 152. I'd like to switch to a half ton 5 or 6 lug pattern for ease of finding and number options for wheels. Obviously the rear should be simple to swap out. But my question is for the front. Can I just remove my 8 lug hubs and replace with a 5 or 6 lug hub? Would I need to also replace the spindle or even the axle as well? Or am I just going to need to find a IFS to weld in instead? Any advice is appreciated! Thanks A. __________________ 72' K10 LWB (Ole' orange) 59' 150 LWB (latest addition, open to suggestions) 01' Ram 1500 (great white) 98' Honda civic (cirvics)

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