spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

surfacerust · 10-31-2009, 09:57 PM

hey kids, i did a thread search and cant quite find what im looking for.

ive got a 70 LWB C10. manual drums.

i want to put the 5 lug spindles on the front but i dont want to upgrade the brakes or anything. just change the wheel pattern.
in my head its as simple as a hub and drum swap.
what is the wheel pattern anyway for the 5 lugs?

the reason is i got a sweet set of 15x5 et mags that i think are 5 on 4 3/4 and some nylon coil spacers

the rear ill leave 6 lug,

any ideas?

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-01-2009, 12:22 AM

im pretty sure when you go disc, you need to add a power booster.
and you will need to change the proportioning valve.

oh and you will need to swap to 71/72 balljoints and tie-rods, and i believe drag link as well.

im sure someone will chime in...

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2009, 12:23 AM

Discs don't need power boosters, they've made millions without from the factory.
He specificly said he does NOT want to swap the brakes.
you won't find any truck 5 lug drum stuff... not GM stuff anyways.
GM truck 5 lug stuff was 5 on 5.
You have car wheels.

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-01-2009, 12:24 AM

misunderstood your q. woops.

LHM is right. as usual

surfacerust · 11-01-2009, 08:32 AM

so any 67-72 5 lug stuff was disk brakes only huh?
AND the patterns wrong... bummer.

gotta swap spindles and all to get the 5 lug on the front dont I.

Id still like to try it.

i got the wheels and tires for a song(a sliding rear window to be exact)

i may still try to go thru with it and find another set of wheels.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 11-01-2009, 10:29 AM

I finished doing what your trying about a month ago and its fairly simple. If possible find you a donor 71-72 2wd truck for parts.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2009, 10:48 AM

And there's another response typed without reading the actual thread.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 11-01-2009, 11:08 AM

Read the thread LHM IT WAS JUST A SUGGESTION.............

surfacerust · 11-01-2009, 11:24 AM

oh well, ill prolly put the wheels on the front of the Impala.

but i am gonna put the coil spacers and stock springs back in the 69 and leave the 6 in drop in the back.

ill leave the 225/70s on rallys and ive got a *****in set of 15x12 aluminum spokes from early 70s for the back. put some meats on em

Fink all the way!

thanks for your help fellas!

10-31-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time hey kids, i did a thread search and cant quite find what im looking for. ive got a 70 LWB C10. manual drums. i want to put the 5 lug spindles on the front but i dont want to upgrade the brakes or anything. just change the wheel pattern. in my head its as simple as a hub and drum swap. what is the wheel pattern anyway for the 5 lugs? the reason is i got a sweet set of 15x5 et mags that i think are 5 on 4 3/4 and some nylon coil spacers the rear ill leave 6 lug, any ideas?

11-01-2009, 12:22 AM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time im pretty sure when you go disc, you need to add a power booster. and you will need to change the proportioning valve. oh and you will need to swap to 71/72 balljoints and tie-rods, and i believe drag link as well. im sure someone will chime in... __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

11-01-2009, 12:23 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time Discs don't need power boosters, they've made millions without from the factory. He specificly said he does NOT want to swap the brakes. you won't find any truck 5 lug drum stuff... not GM stuff anyways. GM truck 5 lug stuff was 5 on 5. You have car wheels. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 11-01-2009 at 12:24 AM.

11-01-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time misunderstood your q. woops. LHM is right. as usual __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

11-01-2009, 08:32 AM	#5
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time so any 67-72 5 lug stuff was disk brakes only huh? AND the patterns wrong... bummer. gotta swap spindles and all to get the 5 lug on the front dont I. Id still like to try it. i got the wheels and tires for a song(a sliding rear window to be exact) i may still try to go thru with it and find another set of wheels.

11-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#6
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time I finished doing what your trying about a month ago and its fairly simple. If possible find you a donor 71-72 2wd truck for parts. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

11-01-2009, 10:48 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time And there's another response typed without reading the actual thread.

11-01-2009, 11:08 AM	#8
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time Read the thread LHM IT WAS JUST A SUGGESTION............. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

11-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#9
surfacerust Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tunnelton, WV Posts: 38	Re: spindle/hub swaps.. for the 1000th time oh well, ill prolly put the wheels on the front of the Impala. but i am gonna put the coil spacers and stock springs back in the 69 and leave the 6 in drop in the back. ill leave the 225/70s on rallys and ive got a *****in set of 15x12 aluminum spokes from early 70s for the back. put some meats on em Fink all the way! thanks for your help fellas!



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