converting a 68' gmc 2500 8 lug front to a 1500 5 lug setup. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rumblefish · 06-14-2011, 04:42 PM

Is this just a question of springs, spindles and 5 lug rotors or is there somthing I'm missing? Any help would be welcomed! Its a super nice original truck,327, original paint, been in california its whole life so no rust pictures coming soon!

**lolife99** · 06-16-2011, 08:44 AM

Differences:
spindles
lower control arms
rotors
calipers
steering linkage
tie rod ends

Give us a little more info on what you have planned and what parts you have.
Total suspension rebuild?
Lowering?

Rumblefish · 06-21-2011, 09:05 PM

I just want to get this sucker down! Early classics has a custom spindle with a 2 1/2 '' drop that bolts right on and is designed just for this conversion.

**N2TRUX** · 06-21-2011, 10:15 PM

Since you plan to lower it, do you also plan to go to aftermarket wheels? If so, you should look at the limited options available in 8 lug before you make your decision. Yes you can drop it with the ECE spindles, but then your wheel/tire selection is very limited.

**lolife99** · 06-21-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Since you plan to lower it, do you also plan to go to aftermarket wheels? If so, you should look at the limited options available in 8 lug before you make your decision. Yes you can drop it with the ECE spindles, but then your wheel/tire selection is very limited.

The ECE "conversion" spindles for 3/4-ton trucks allow you to use 1/2-ton 5lug or 6-lug rotors without changing balljoints or tie rods.
You will also need to use 1/2-ton calipers, dust shields, and bearings.

06-14-2011, 04:42 PM	#1
Rumblefish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Red Bluff CA. Posts: 4	converting a 68' gmc 2500 8 lug front to a 1500 5 lug setup. Is this just a question of springs, spindles and 5 lug rotors or is there somthing I'm missing? Any help would be welcomed! Its a super nice original truck,327, original paint, been in california its whole life so no rust pictures coming soon! Last edited by Rumblefish; 06-14-2011 at 05:04 PM.

06-16-2011, 08:44 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: converting a 68' gmc 2500 8 lug front to a 1500 5 lug setup. Differences: spindles lower control arms rotors calipers steering linkage tie rod ends Give us a little more info on what you have planned and what parts you have. Total suspension rebuild? Lowering? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-21-2011, 09:05 PM	#3
Rumblefish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Red Bluff CA. Posts: 4	Re: converting a 68' gmc 2500 8 lug front to a 1500 5 lug setup. I just want to get this sucker down! Early classics has a custom spindle with a 2 1/2 '' drop that bolts right on and is designed just for this conversion.

06-21-2011, 10:15 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: converting a 68' gmc 2500 8 lug front to a 1500 5 lug setup. Since you plan to lower it, do you also plan to go to aftermarket wheels? If so, you should look at the limited options available in 8 lug before you make your decision. Yes you can drop it with the ECE spindles, but then your wheel/tire selection is very limited. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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