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ruffrida2005 · 06-16-2009, 11:44 PM

I forgot CPP made those modular spindles!

SeanPaintsFlames · 06-17-2009, 11:21 PM

Yeah, either way, 5 or 6, whichever is (honestly) the cheapest. I'm not going restomod on this one, so drums are fine in the front. I mean, they suck and all, but It's been done for decades.
This is all very good info. I've located a front end off a late 70's suburban (I think a 4x4) for a few hundred bucks, but I need to verify that it's the same 5 lug pattern I have in the rear. If not, it's almost useless.
I like the 6 lug rear axle swap plan, and it'll put me about the same cost I guess. I don't think axle changes are too difficult- A lot easier than changing ball joints and rusty crusty front suspension parts!
Thanks guys!

**Captainfab** · 06-17-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

Yeah, either way, 5 or 6, whichever is (honestly) the cheapest. I'm not going restomod on this one, so drums are fine in the front. I mean, they suck and all, but It's been done for decades.
This is all very good info. I've located a front end off a late 70's suburban (I think a 4x4) for a few hundred bucks, but I need to verify that it's the same 5 lug pattern I have in the rear. If not, it's almost useless.
I like the 6 lug rear axle swap plan, and it'll put me about the same cost I guess. I don't think axle changes are too difficult- A lot easier than changing ball joints and rusty crusty front suspension parts!
Thanks guys!

A 4x4 front differential isn't going to get you what you need, unless you are converting to a 4x4.....it's 6 lug if it's a 1/2 ton. If the Suburban happens to be a 2wd then it will have a 5 x 5 bolt pattern. It all depends on what was put under the rear of your truck if it will be the same.

Myself I wouldn't pay more than $150 for a C10 front suspension unless it has been rebuilt recently.

joe231 · 06-18-2009, 08:18 AM

and as far as I know you can't put 6 lug axles in a five lug differential, you will have to swap the entire differential.

SeanPaintsFlames · 06-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

and as far as I know you can't put 6 lug axles in a five lug differential, you will have to swap the entire differential.

I'm looking for a complete diff now... Are all 4.5.6's the same ratio?

ruffrida2005 · 06-18-2009, 11:50 AM

No they are not. Most came with 4.10 or 3.73. But you can get diffrent ratio's depending what motor was used.

06-16-2009, 11:44 PM	#1
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06-17-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: 6 lug/ 5 lug? Yeah, either way, 5 or 6, whichever is (honestly) the cheapest. I'm not going restomod on this one, so drums are fine in the front. I mean, they suck and all, but It's been done for decades. This is all very good info. I've located a front end off a late 70's suburban (I think a 4x4) for a few hundred bucks, but I need to verify that it's the same 5 lug pattern I have in the rear. If not, it's almost useless. I like the 6 lug rear axle swap plan, and it'll put me about the same cost I guess. I don't think axle changes are too difficult- A lot easier than changing ball joints and rusty crusty front suspension parts! Thanks guys! __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

06-18-2009, 08:18 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 6 lug/ 5 lug? and as far as I know you can't put 6 lug axles in a five lug differential, you will have to swap the entire differential. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-18-2009, 11:50 AM	#6
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 6 lug/ 5 lug? No they are not. Most came with 4.10 or 3.73. But you can get diffrent ratio's depending what motor was used. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759



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