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1LoC10 · 11-26-2006, 09:13 PM

I tried to search and am coming up blank... I'm looking into doing the 5 lug disc swap on my truck.. Where can I get a complete kit from with everything I would need to get it all done? at the moment I am all stock four wheel drums..thanks

jimmydean · 11-26-2006, 09:18 PM

Are you looking for all 4 disc swap, or front only? I know a fer shops offer 4 wheel kits, or you could do it on the cheap with some stock parts swapped out. It depends on what you are looking for.

1LoC10 · 11-26-2006, 09:21 PM

I want to jsut do the front for now... looking for a new conversion kit, with a drop spindle and a 5X4.75 bolt pattern if they offer it in that... also would need a booster taht would bolt up too

jimmydean · 11-27-2006, 02:57 AM

The easiest would be a 5 lug kit and 9" booster from GMC Pauls. Your looking at about $1000 shipped.

I got my booster of CL for $20 and got the 6 lug kit from GMC Pauls with 2.5" drop spindles. I also replaced my lower ball joints and have to get a proportioning valve. I was going to replace my uppers, but I decided to go with tubular upper arms that come complete.

Also, Early Classic now offers 5 lug axles to make convertong the rear easier.

Chops_by_Chase · 11-27-2006, 12:47 PM

Classic Performance Parts has a kit for $599 for front discs. it has dropped or stock spindles, calipers, rotors, brake lines, everything you need for up front, but if you want power brakes you would still need a booster and proportioning valve, or if you find a 73-87 chevy pickup, you can use the five lug disc brake setup, the only problem using an 73-87 setup is that you would have to change the ball joints on your arms to accept the newer spindle style becouse the newer spindles have a different taper on the ball joint, or you can bolt in the 73-87 arms and everything and have the whole deal. the arms bolt in the same

Chops_by_Chase · 11-27-2006, 01:01 PM

i think they only offer it in 5 on 5 though

1LoC10 · 11-28-2006, 10:25 PM

ok I found the kit, but the one with the master cylinder doesnt come with spindles.. ill keep looking though, thanks guys

11-26-2006, 09:13 PM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	5 lug disc swap I tried to search and am coming up blank... I'm looking into doing the 5 lug disc swap on my truck.. Where can I get a complete kit from with everything I would need to get it all done? at the moment I am all stock four wheel drums..thanks __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

11-26-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 5 lug disc swap Are you looking for all 4 disc swap, or front only? I know a fer shops offer 4 wheel kits, or you could do it on the cheap with some stock parts swapped out. It depends on what you are looking for.

11-26-2006, 09:21 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 5 lug disc swap I want to jsut do the front for now... looking for a new conversion kit, with a drop spindle and a 5X4.75 bolt pattern if they offer it in that... also would need a booster taht would bolt up too __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

11-27-2006, 02:57 AM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 5 lug disc swap The easiest would be a 5 lug kit and 9" booster from GMC Pauls. Your looking at about $1000 shipped. I got my booster of CL for $20 and got the 6 lug kit from GMC Pauls with 2.5" drop spindles. I also replaced my lower ball joints and have to get a proportioning valve. I was going to replace my uppers, but I decided to go with tubular upper arms that come complete. Also, Early Classic now offers 5 lug axles to make convertong the rear easier.

11-27-2006, 12:47 PM	#5
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: 5 lug disc swap Classic Performance Parts has a kit for $599 for front discs. it has dropped or stock spindles, calipers, rotors, brake lines, everything you need for up front, but if you want power brakes you would still need a booster and proportioning valve, or if you find a 73-87 chevy pickup, you can use the five lug disc brake setup, the only problem using an 73-87 setup is that you would have to change the ball joints on your arms to accept the newer spindle style becouse the newer spindles have a different taper on the ball joint, or you can bolt in the 73-87 arms and everything and have the whole deal. the arms bolt in the same

11-27-2006, 01:01 PM	#6
Chops_by_Chase Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 98	Re: 5 lug disc swap i think they only offer it in 5 on 5 though

11-28-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 5 lug disc swap ok I found the kit, but the one with the master cylinder doesnt come with spindles.. ill keep looking though, thanks guys __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 11-28-2006 at 10:25 PM.



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