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Satin69 · 03-27-2012, 10:28 AM

I have just followed the suggestion of installing Moser axles on my factory 12 bolt to achieve 5 on 4-3/4 bolt pattern. Does anyone know what drums will fit the new axles and factory drum set up?

Thank you,
Joey

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2012, 10:44 AM

Who's suggestions did you follow? As far as I know those that choose to run the smaller car pattern just redrill stock drums to fit.

Satin69 · 03-27-2012, 11:02 AM

I do not recall the name(s) that I read on the various threads but the general rule was to change the axles to achieve the small bolt pattern.

I didn't read the drum applications but most likely glanced over them. I was hoping to find an OEM replacement to avoid any lost time hunting down a machine shop.

Pop's C-10 · 03-27-2012, 11:05 AM

Why did you go to a 5 x 4 3/4 if you don't mind me asking..

Satin69 · 03-27-2012, 11:21 AM

It was the only way to get the American Racing wheels I wanted with out custom ordering.

**lolife99** · 03-27-2012, 12:14 PM

I would redrill the stock truck brake drums.
I would imagine that a passenger car brake drum would have a smaller center hole.
(to fit the hub of the axle)
Or did you have the center hub of the axle turned down also?

Slow Build · 03-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Just curious, What are you doing about the front?

Satin69 · 03-27-2012, 01:46 PM

I ended up drilled the org and got them on. The tire guys are on the way to mock everything and check back spacing.

I used performanceonline.com 5 on 4 3/4 kit with drop springs. The allows you to use the org spindles and joints. Seems to have worked out well thus far. Very easy to install.
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Satin69 · 03-27-2012, 01:49 PM

I ended up drilled the org and got them on. The tire guys are on the way to mock everything and check back spacing.

I used performanceonline.com 5 on 4 3/4 kit with drop springs. The allows you to use the org spindles and joints. Seems to have worked out well thus far. Very easy to install.
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Satin69 · 03-28-2012, 12:34 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I just got it togethereveryday drove great! Now the problems lies with the stance. New thread coming soon....
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k_n_browning · 03-28-2012, 04:34 PM

I would like to know more about the rear axles

jtp67-72 · 03-28-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by k_n_browning

I would like to know more about the rear axles

Sounds like he just had new axles done by Moser --with 5 on 4 3/4 pattern--they do it every day............talk to Foz if u call them ....just had them build this one from scratch..........jim

k_n_browning · 03-28-2012, 09:14 PM

I was looking at moser for the axles.I was wondering what he used for the brake drums?

Satin69 · 03-28-2012, 09:27 PM

I had Moser make the replacement axles with the 5 on 4 3/4 pattern. Took a week to get to my door.

I just redrilled the stock drums to fit. Worked well.
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03-27-2012, 10:28 AM	#1
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I have just followed the suggestion of installing Moser axles on my factory 12 bolt to achieve 5 on 4-3/4 bolt pattern. Does anyone know what drums will fit the new axles and factory drum set up? Thank you, Joey

03-27-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? Who's suggestions did you follow? As far as I know those that choose to run the smaller car pattern just redrill stock drums to fit. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-27-2012, 11:02 AM	#3
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I do not recall the name(s) that I read on the various threads but the general rule was to change the axles to achieve the small bolt pattern. I didn't read the drum applications but most likely glanced over them. I was hoping to find an OEM replacement to avoid any lost time hunting down a machine shop.

03-27-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? Why did you go to a 5 x 4 3/4 if you don't mind me asking.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-27-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? It was the only way to get the American Racing wheels I wanted with out custom ordering.

03-27-2012, 12:14 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I would redrill the stock truck brake drums. I would imagine that a passenger car brake drum would have a smaller center hole. (to fit the hub of the axle) Or did you have the center hub of the axle turned down also? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#7
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? Just curious, What are you doing about the front? __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-27-2012, 01:46 PM	#8
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I ended up drilled the org and got them on. The tire guys are on the way to mock everything and check back spacing. I used performanceonline.com 5 on 4 3/4 kit with drop springs. The allows you to use the org spindles and joints. Seems to have worked out well thus far. Very easy to install. Posted via Mobile Device

03-27-2012, 01:49 PM	#9
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I ended up drilled the org and got them on. The tire guys are on the way to mock everything and check back spacing. I used performanceonline.com 5 on 4 3/4 kit with drop springs. The allows you to use the org spindles and joints. Seems to have worked out well thus far. Very easy to install. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

03-28-2012, 12:34 AM	#10
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? Thanks for the help guys. I just got it togethereveryday drove great! Now the problems lies with the stance. New thread coming soon.... Posted via Mobile Device

03-28-2012, 04:34 PM	#11
k_n_browning Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: McAlester Olahoma Posts: 114	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I would like to know more about the rear axles

03-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#13
k_n_browning Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: McAlester Olahoma Posts: 114	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I was looking at moser for the axles.I was wondering what he used for the brake drums?

03-28-2012, 09:27 PM	#14
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: What drums will fit my new 5 on 4-3/4 axles? I had Moser make the replacement axles with the 5 on 4 3/4 pattern. Took a week to get to my door. I just redrilled the stock drums to fit. Worked well. Posted via Mobile Device



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