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57tailgater · 09-19-2019, 12:05 PM

First of all, the SB hubs are NOT for king pins - they use ball joints at the top and bottom. Using the sb hubs (I am assuming you're wanting to swap to disc brakes) on your stock spindles would take some adapting, just like the aftermarket kits now available. Check places like Speedway, CPP, LMC, etc. to see what they offer - not sure if they have the 5x5 bolt pattern or not.

Yes the springs will have less leafs and be flatter. Do a search as there are people on here that have done that.

09-19-2019, 12:05 PM	#2
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 289	Re: 56 straight axle squarebody hubs First of all, the SB hubs are NOT for king pins - they use ball joints at the top and bottom. Using the sb hubs (I am assuming you're wanting to swap to disc brakes) on your stock spindles would take some adapting, just like the aftermarket kits now available. Check places like Speedway, CPP, LMC, etc. to see what they offer - not sure if they have the 5x5 bolt pattern or not. Yes the springs will have less leafs and be flatter. Do a search as there are people on here that have done that.