5 lug to 8 lug rotor swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72timemachine · 07-13-2018, 11:07 AM

I have a Dana 8 lug rear end already in my '71 c-10 just for now. I'm looking to add some 8 lug spindles to the front suspension so I can roll it around.

I do not feel the 5 lug ball joints will fit the 8 lug spindles. Can I get away with changing just the ball joints and not the a-arms?

Thanks for any help.

**Steeveedee** · 07-13-2018, 07:42 PM

Buy a couple of dollies to put under your front tires. There's a ton of parts that have to be replaced, if you are going to put a 3/4T spindle on your truck.

07-13-2018, 11:07 AM	#1
72timemachine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 220	5 lug to 8 lug rotor swap? I have a Dana 8 lug rear end already in my '71 c-10 just for now. I'm looking to add some 8 lug spindles to the front suspension so I can roll it around. I do not feel the 5 lug ball joints will fit the 8 lug spindles. Can I get away with changing just the ball joints and not the a-arms? Thanks for any help.

07-13-2018, 07:42 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,783	Re: 5 lug to 8 lug rotor swap? Buy a couple of dollies to put under your front tires. There's a ton of parts that have to be replaced, if you are going to put a 3/4T spindle on your truck. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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