Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KrashMan454 · 12-30-2010, 11:18 PM

I Pick up a couple 68 SWB trucks yesterday. Planing to take the best of both and put one together. Today I was checking out the local junk yard and ran across a 72 with all of the 5 lug stuff under it. What do I need to pull off? Do I need the upper and lower a frames or are they the same? How about the tie rod assy? I heard that you need the 72s because the 68s tie rod don't match the 72 spindles. What about the center link? Please give a break down of what I need to pull to make the swap. Thanks in advance for any advice! Krash!

KrashMan454 · 12-31-2010, 02:28 AM

Come on guys!!! I need info ASAP! If I don't go get the parts off the 72 in the morning, there is a big chance it will be gone. And because of work, I won't be able to get back there for a couple of weeks! As many people on here that has done this swap, somebody has got to know. Just hate to let a good oppertunity like this get away!

**lolife99** · 12-31-2010, 02:39 AM

You can get everything from the spindles out,... or take everything from the a-arms out.
(probably easier)
Get the steering linkage,... or at the very minimum get the center link.
(no one makes these anymore)
You will also need the master cylinder and prop valve.
Any steel lines would help if they are nice.
I would get the 5-lug rearend also.
Might as well take the 5-lug wheels for rollers.

But,... just for your info,... you can use 73-87 parts also.

**lolife99** · 12-31-2010, 02:42 AM

Can you just cut off the front frame stub?
That might save you some time.
But you really don't need the crossmember itself.

EA69TRK · 12-31-2010, 02:57 AM

Pretty much what lolife said is what you need and liek he said he they will cut the front frame off it would help alot since that is what I had done of a friends parts truck and I would definately grab the rear axle especially if it is trailing arms truck.

**breeh** · 12-31-2010, 02:58 AM

There is tons of info on this swap. Simply do a search

KrashMan454 · 12-31-2010, 08:48 AM

Thanks Guys for the info! One reason I was wanting to know the specics is this is a pull a part type place and they charge by the indivual part. The more you pull, the more it cost. and they don't bend the rules much at all! I am sick to see this truck in the junk yard because it is not in bad shape body wise. But it is starting to get picked over so all of the little quick and easy stuff to get off is almost gone! It break my heart to see it there! The junk yard owner are probably are going to be laughing at me because I'll be out there crying because it like Being at a funeral. This cool truck will be gone soon! It's a Cheyenne too! Oh well, They come and they go! Everything happens for a reason. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away! She was a good truck! Amen! Thanks again guys! Krash!

12-30-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
KrashMan454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terry, Mississippi. Posts: 225	Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... I Pick up a couple 68 SWB trucks yesterday. Planing to take the best of both and put one together. Today I was checking out the local junk yard and ran across a 72 with all of the 5 lug stuff under it. What do I need to pull off? Do I need the upper and lower a frames or are they the same? How about the tie rod assy? I heard that you need the 72s because the 68s tie rod don't match the 72 spindles. What about the center link? Please give a break down of what I need to pull to make the swap. Thanks in advance for any advice! Krash! Attached Images

12-31-2010, 02:28 AM	#2
KrashMan454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terry, Mississippi. Posts: 225	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... Come on guys!!! I need info ASAP! If I don't go get the parts off the 72 in the morning, there is a big chance it will be gone. And because of work, I won't be able to get back there for a couple of weeks! As many people on here that has done this swap, somebody has got to know. Just hate to let a good oppertunity like this get away!

12-31-2010, 02:39 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... You can get everything from the spindles out,... or take everything from the a-arms out. (probably easier) Get the steering linkage,... or at the very minimum get the center link. (no one makes these anymore) You will also need the master cylinder and prop valve. Any steel lines would help if they are nice. I would get the 5-lug rearend also. Might as well take the 5-lug wheels for rollers. But,... just for your info,... you can use 73-87 parts also. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-31-2010 at 02:40 AM.

12-31-2010, 02:42 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... Can you just cut off the front frame stub? That might save you some time. But you really don't need the crossmember itself. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-31-2010, 02:57 AM	#5
EA69TRK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 323	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... Pretty much what lolife said is what you need and liek he said he they will cut the front frame off it would help alot since that is what I had done of a friends parts truck and I would definately grab the rear axle especially if it is trailing arms truck. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Short Step -Project 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500 -DD 2017 Laguna Orange Roadglide - Good Weather DD

12-31-2010, 02:58 AM	#6
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... There is tons of info on this swap. Simply do a search __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

12-31-2010, 08:48 AM	#7
KrashMan454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Terry, Mississippi. Posts: 225	Re: Six lug drums changed over to 5 lug disks... Thanks Guys for the info! One reason I was wanting to know the specics is this is a pull a part type place and they charge by the indivual part. The more you pull, the more it cost. and they don't bend the rules much at all! I am sick to see this truck in the junk yard because it is not in bad shape body wise. But it is starting to get picked over so all of the little quick and easy stuff to get off is almost gone! It break my heart to see it there! The junk yard owner are probably are going to be laughing at me because I'll be out there crying because it like Being at a funeral. This cool truck will be gone soon! It's a Cheyenne too! Oh well, They come and they go! Everything happens for a reason. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away! She was a good truck! Amen! Thanks again guys! Krash!



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