Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 09-25-2006, 08:24 PM

Hello there everyone...My name is John and I am new to this forumn. I'm working on a '63 C-10...."Project Rock-a-Billy LO LO".

First of all, do I need the a-arms, or can I just change the ball joints out to 72 and later ???

I would like to keep it 6-lug, so I was told to look for a 2WD Blazer, for they are 6-lug...True or False ???

Anyway, any help would be great !!!

Thanks

JOHN

Restored64@aol.com

Primered_69 · 09-25-2006, 08:41 PM

2wd Blazer will be five lug.

You can get a whole crossmember from a 1973 - 1987 Chevy truck and then have the rotors redrilled to a six lug configuration or buy six lug rotors from a vendor.

If you have any dirt tracks in your area call a machine shop that is close and they probably have experience redrilling the rotors.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 09-25-2006, 08:59 PM

1971 and up were changed to 5 lug.............you might try an aftermarket supplier if you want to keep the 6-lug..............if you do change to 5 lug the ball joints and the tie rod ends can be changed out to do the swap without getting different a-arms...........hemmit

qksilver · 09-25-2006, 11:05 PM

good luck finding a 2wheel drive blazer !
Many options depending on budget,
welcome to the board , look thru the facts section, for some of the posts on the subject, they will explain this very common question

**ChiefRocka** · 09-26-2006, 12:17 AM

Thank you to all you guys for the replys !!!

Now Primered69, if I was to buy new 6-lug rotor, what would I ask for (year,model) ?? And could I use the hubs from the drums ??

I have a rear-end shop that could drill out the rotors...that sounds like the easiest and fastest way to go. I will look into that.

I'm not looking to spend alot of money on a kit....This truck was giving to me for free, and unlike my other cars I'm trying to keep it low budget !! So whatever I can find at Pick-n-Pull would be great. Obviously worn parts will have to be new....my kids are looking forward to cruising in this thing...

Thanks again guys !!!

JOHN

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-26-2006, 09:27 AM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....gory=New+Items Try this link. You can find 6 lug rotors here for $89 each. use the link and type in "Brake rotors" in the search box. YOu will find them,...

Fastrucken · 09-27-2006, 07:13 AM

I think we sould try contacting the company who makes the rotors directly and try to get them to send us the rotors undrilled.. I think its ridiculous for a company to charge 80-90 bucks for redrilled rotors that are 14-20$ for the 5 lug counter part.

zenish · 09-27-2006, 10:03 PM

and then you will have to pay someone to drill the holes that has a jig.you will never get them in the right place.they have to be perfect for the wheel to bolt on.i drilled a second pattern on a rim to use as a spare and got a couple off slightly.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-06-2006, 07:18 AM

OK...I did some research

Could I.......

....purchase ball joints and dropped disc brake spindles from a 73.....rotors off a 6-lug 71...., but use my 6-lug hubs ??

I guess it would depend on the bearing sizes, and as well if the rotor would be in the correct location to be centered in the caliper (??)

What do you guys think ?

JOHN

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-06-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

OK...I did some research

Could I.......

....purchase ball joints and dropped disc brake spindles from a 73.....rotors off a 6-lug 71...., but use my 6-lug hubs ??

I guess it would depend on the bearing sizes, and as well if the rotor would be in the correct location to be centered in the caliper (??)

What do you guys think ?

JOHN

71 had 5 lug rotors...

raphyel · 10-06-2006, 10:26 PM

Go to Auto Zone for rotors and see what their prices are like. It may sound funny, But when I was doing a disc brake conversion, I got 5 lug rotoes at AZ for a third of mail order price. They probably have 6 lug there

raphyel · 10-06-2006, 10:31 PM

Oops sorry I though that 70 model trucks had 6 lug disc, I was wrong ...

**ChiefRocka** · 10-07-2006, 09:24 AM

Well...when the time comes, I will look into re-drilling the rotors and hubs to six lug

Thanks again all

JOHN

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-07-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Well...when the time comes, I will look into re-drilling the rotors and hubs to six lug

Thanks again all

JOHN

If you are going to spend that much money why not just order the ones with 6 lugs from a vendor. You might spend more redrilling a 5 lug rotor. I know most vendors carry the 6 lug rotors. I do agree $90 a rotor is a rip off. I converted my truck to 5 lug. I got lucky and found a 72 rearend at pick and pull when I was doing mine..

jsbgump · 10-07-2006, 11:28 AM

here is a good link for info on this from the FAQ section
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=35042

JRB · 10-09-2006, 02:00 PM

I put a set of 6 lugs on my 69 from a 90-93 chevy light duty 3/4 ton. I think you can probably put the same setup on your 63. I installed mine for $250 and got everything including the spindles from the junkyard. I would do some reseach before you go buying though. For some reason that I havn't figured out yet I had to change my lower A-Arm to a 3/4 ton one from same era as my 69. Good luck with your project.

JRB

09-25-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? Hello there everyone...My name is John and I am new to this forumn. I'm working on a '63 C-10...."Project Rock-a-Billy LO LO". First of all, do I need the a-arms, or can I just change the ball joints out to 72 and later ??? I would like to keep it 6-lug, so I was told to look for a 2WD Blazer, for they are 6-lug...True or False ??? Anyway, any help would be great !!! Thanks JOHN Restored64@aol.com

09-25-2006, 08:41 PM	#2
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? 2wd Blazer will be five lug. You can get a whole crossmember from a 1973 - 1987 Chevy truck and then have the rotors redrilled to a six lug configuration or buy six lug rotors from a vendor. If you have any dirt tracks in your area call a machine shop that is close and they probably have experience redrilling the rotors. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 09-25-2006 at 08:42 PM.

09-25-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? 1971 and up were changed to 5 lug.............you might try an aftermarket supplier if you want to keep the 6-lug..............if you do change to 5 lug the ball joints and the tie rod ends can be changed out to do the swap without getting different a-arms...........hemmit

09-25-2006, 11:05 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? good luck finding a 2wheel drive blazer ! Many options depending on budget, welcome to the board , look thru the facts section, for some of the posts on the subject, they will explain this very common question

09-26-2006, 12:17 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? Thank you to all you guys for the replys !!! Now Primered69, if I was to buy new 6-lug rotor, what would I ask for (year,model) ?? And could I use the hubs from the drums ?? I have a rear-end shop that could drill out the rotors...that sounds like the easiest and fastest way to go. I will look into that. I'm not looking to spend alot of money on a kit....This truck was giving to me for free, and unlike my other cars I'm trying to keep it low budget !! So whatever I can find at Pick-n-Pull would be great. Obviously worn parts will have to be new....my kids are looking forward to cruising in this thing... Thanks again guys !!! JOHN __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 09-26-2006 at 12:22 AM. Reason: More added

09-26-2006, 09:27 AM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....gory=New+Items Try this link. You can find 6 lug rotors here for $89 each. use the link and type in "Brake rotors" in the search box. YOu will find them,... Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 09-26-2006 at 09:29 AM.

09-27-2006, 07:13 AM	#7
Fastrucken Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peninsula, Oh Posts: 197	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? I think we sould try contacting the company who makes the rotors directly and try to get them to send us the rotors undrilled.. I think its ridiculous for a company to charge 80-90 bucks for redrilled rotors that are 14-20$ for the 5 lug counter part. __________________ A good friend will come bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "That was ****ing awesome."

09-27-2006, 10:03 PM	#8
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? and then you will have to pay someone to drill the holes that has a jig.you will never get them in the right place.they have to be perfect for the wheel to bolt on.i drilled a second pattern on a rim to use as a spare and got a couple off slightly. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

10-06-2006, 07:18 AM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? OK...I did some research Could I....... ....purchase ball joints and dropped disc brake spindles from a 73.....rotors off a 6-lug 71...., but use my 6-lug hubs ?? I guess it would depend on the bearing sizes, and as well if the rotor would be in the correct location to be centered in the caliper (??) What do you guys think ? JOHN __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-06-2006, 10:26 PM	#11
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? Go to Auto Zone for rotors and see what their prices are like. It may sound funny, But when I was doing a disc brake conversion, I got 5 lug rotoes at AZ for a third of mail order price. They probably have 6 lug there

10-06-2006, 10:31 PM	#12
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? Oops sorry I though that 70 model trucks had 6 lug disc, I was wrong ...

10-07-2006, 09:24 AM	#13
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? Well...when the time comes, I will look into re-drilling the rotors and hubs to six lug Thanks again all JOHN __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-07-2006, 11:28 AM	#15
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? here is a good link for info on this from the FAQ section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=35042 __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-09-2006, 02:00 PM	#16
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Junkyard Shopping for 6-lug Disc Brakes...what to look for ? I put a set of 6 lugs on my 69 from a 90-93 chevy light duty 3/4 ton. I think you can probably put the same setup on your 63. I installed mine for $250 and got everything including the spindles from the junkyard. I would do some reseach before you go buying though. For some reason that I havn't figured out yet I had to change my lower A-Arm to a 3/4 ton one from same era as my 69. Good luck with your project. JRB



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