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#47802 07/18/2005 4:18 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 | On my 53, 1/2 ton Chevy.If you put 51-54 passenger car hubs on to change your bolt pattern to accept Corvette rally wheels ,do you also need to change the backing plates.Also will these simply bolt into place, or do I have to change the bearings? Anyone,,,,Thanks | | |
#47803 07/18/2005 9:05 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I'm 99% sure you need to swap the complete brake assy, backing plates and all. This has been a trick used over the years to get the trucks to 5 lug. Also check out that Corvette wheel for clearance first, may hit the stock tie rods if not other stuff. Seams to me the vette wheels have a very severe 'offset', check it out. | | |
#47804 07/18/2005 9:09 PM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the early car 5 bolt hubs are a direct swap for truck hub up to 59 at least, everything else is the same
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