5 lug TO 8 lug conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevelle · 04-01-2015, 01:26 PM

I see alot of people go the other way but im wanting 8 lug wheels on all 4 corners. whats the easiest way to achieve this? I have a 2wd 67 longbed c10 and im wanting some heavier duty axles WITH disc brakes front and rear. Any ideas?

chevelle · 04-01-2015, 01:51 PM

I have disc brake spindles up front. Do 8lug rotors fit all spindles?

andrewmp6 · 04-02-2015, 05:37 AM

I think it will take a rear end swap and the front probably spindles and maybe a arms and tie rod ends.Most stuff on a 1 ton is bigger then anything else.

**lolife99** · 04-02-2015, 07:32 AM

3/4-ton lower a-arms are different.
The steering components are different.
Ball joints are different.

You need a 71-87 3/4-ton donor parts
(with or without the actual crossmember).

chevelle · 04-02-2015, 01:17 PM

Will the crossmember from a 3/4 to bolt up to a 1/2 ton frame?

04-01-2015, 01:26 PM	#1
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	5 lug TO 8 lug conversion I see alot of people go the other way but im wanting 8 lug wheels on all 4 corners. whats the easiest way to achieve this? I have a 2wd 67 longbed c10 and im wanting some heavier duty axles WITH disc brakes front and rear. Any ideas? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

04-01-2015, 01:51 PM	#2
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: 5 lug TO 8 lug conversion I have disc brake spindles up front. Do 8lug rotors fit all spindles? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

04-02-2015, 05:37 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 5 lug TO 8 lug conversion I think it will take a rear end swap and the front probably spindles and maybe a arms and tie rod ends.Most stuff on a 1 ton is bigger then anything else.

04-02-2015, 07:32 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: 5 lug TO 8 lug conversion 3/4-ton lower a-arms are different. The steering components are different. Ball joints are different. You need a 71-87 3/4-ton donor parts (with or without the actual crossmember). __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 04-02-2015 at 01:20 PM.

04-02-2015, 01:17 PM	#5
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: 5 lug TO 8 lug conversion Will the crossmember from a 3/4 to bolt up to a 1/2 ton frame? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck



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