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Old 05-23-2008, 09:45 PM   #1
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6 lug on a 73-87 2wd?

how do you accomplish this? i want to swap my front 5 lug stuff for 6 lug stuff on my 2wd k5. i have an 01 erar end sitting around. im tired of missing out on some great deals because i have a 5x5 pattern. i always come across wheels off new chevy trucks for cheap. i tried searching but no luck. maybe someone can put me in the right direction.
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:55 PM   #2
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Re: 6 lug on a 73-87 2wd?

too much back spacing on the new model wheels to be cost-effective on 73-87 year model trucks.
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Old 05-23-2008, 10:07 PM   #3
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Re: 6 lug on a 73-87 2wd?

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too much back spacing on the new model wheels to be cost-effective on 73-87 year model trucks.
I agree 100%.

If your still determined to do the swap, several of the board vendors sell 6-lug rotors for disc brake conversions (the rotors are basically 5-lug rotors w/a 6-lug pattern) that fit disc brake spindles.
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Re: 6 lug on a 73-87 2wd?

Had the same need a little while back... I can get you a quote. If interested shoot me a PM.
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Re: 6 lug on a 73-87 2wd?

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I agree 100%.

If your still determined to do the swap, several of the board vendors sell 6-lug rotors for disc brake conversions (the rotors are basically 5-lug rotors w/a 6-lug pattern) that fit disc brake spindles.
sorry for bringing out a post from the dead, but i was browsing wheels r newer chevy 6 lug and they had the same backspacing listed as recommended for a 73-87. so im confused. i'll have to pm nate for some part numbers.
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