5 lug to 6 lug 1983 GMC

[bucket]

yep I figured, just rattling chains, a little.......lol......and yeah I don't understand going to 6 from 5???????

From 6 to 5? On a 2-wheeler, I'd do it for looks. The 5 lugs looks better than 6 (imho) when you've got the typical 5-slot or 5-spoke wheel.

 

[idahovette]

?.............I would rather have a 5 lug than a 6 lug,...... isn't that what I said? You're confusing me ......My post says TO 6 FROM 5 @bucket

 

[Ricko1966]

?.............I would rather have a 5 lug than a 6 lug,...... isn't that what I said? You're confusing me ......My post says TO 6 FROM 5 @bucket

Get off of my lawn!!!

 

[Ricko1966]

Joined Monday 9:28pm last seen Monday 9:53 PM I think it's safe to say O.P. is gone

 

[idahovette]

Get off of my lawn!!!

needs mowed.......lol

 

[bucket]

?.............I would rather have a 5 lug than a 6 lug,...... isn't that what I said? You're confusing me ......My post says TO 6 FROM 5 @bucket

I thought you meant the other way and you were changing the subject.

So correction... you're confusing me!! But to be fair, that's getting to be easier these days, lol.

 

[CalSgt]

Get off of my lawn!!!

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[blusneau]

Sorry guys I've had this truck since 1984 hand me down from my Dad I was looking to change the rims and most of the ones I want are 6 lug only so hence the change. I already found the rear axles I need just been having trouble withe the front end.

 

[Ricko1966]

Sorry guys I've had this truck since 1984 hand me down from my Dad I was looking to change the rims and most of the ones I want are 6 lug only so hence the change. I already found the rear axles I need just been having trouble withe the front end.

#4 and #13 both have usable solutions.

 

[Grit dog]

Sorry guys I've had this truck since 1984 hand me down from my Dad I was looking to change the rims and most of the ones I want are 6 lug only so hence the change. I already found the rear axles I need just been having trouble withe the front end.

Eh no worries. We can be a tough crowd. Best of luck with the swap.

 

[Whisper6691]

It's a bit pricy but it can be done with a front end swap all at once and make it rack and pinion at the same time. But it will give the truck a much better handling and steering capability. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hli-9075399

Had considered this on my 85 as well. But like the rest decided to keep it 5 lug more wheel options.

 

[JBswth]

Get off of my lawn!!!

As far as I know, the rotors and rear axle shafts for a K10, which used 6 lugs, will interchange with those of a C10, PROVIDING you get axle shafts for the same type of rear end - 14 bolt to 14 bolt, 12 bolt to 12 bolt, etc. Check and make sure that is still true on 80s trucks. If so, that is the easiest and cheapest way to change over. No fabrication, no aftermarket parts, no problems.

J. B.

 

[Fat 454]

you'll be handing out the hot wrenches and the left handed screwdrivers any minute ...

 

[PerriB]

If there is a small machine shop or race car shop near by you can get them re indexed.

GM 71-87 C10 Front Upgrades (6-lug Swap)

1090303

www.littleshopmfg.com

 

[Ricko1966]

If there is a small machine shop or race car shop near by you can get them re indexed.

GM 71-87 C10 Front Upgrades (6-lug Swap)

1090303

www.littleshopmfg.com

He doesn't have to do anything to them.