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| | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2009 Posts: 57 | Hi guys,
does anyone know if it is possible to find a 6 lug drum (front) that fits an 8 lug truck? Meaning, can I pull off my 8 lug drum and replace it with a 6 lug without changing anything else in the front end?
I put a 6 lug rear end in my 3/4 ton, but now I have 6 lugs in the rear and 8 lugs in the front. I want to keep the truck drum brakes. So basically I am looking for front 3/4 drums that only have the 6 lug pattern. Does any company make this?
Thanks much | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 47 | Don't know what year you're workin on....but, 3/4's have larger spindles and bearings. Easiest way would probably be to change out entire front axle for a half ton (6-lug). Maybe find someone who changed over to IFS.Should be a bolt in. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | The answer is probably no, but without knowing exactly what you have its hard to say.
I have a 3/4-ton with six-lug hubs, but its a '91 K2500. Some early 3/4-tons were six-lug. I don't know if the spindles are the same size as later eight-lug trucks or not.
What do you have?
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You'll have to change the spindles, and possibly the control arms as well, if the 1/2 ton balljoints won't fit. Basically, a reverse version of what guys do to get front disks on the '63-'70 trucks. You might consider using the disk brake spidles, with the later balljoints for 1/2 ton, then use the 6 lug aftermarket rotors. That way, you get better braking and 6 lug.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2009 Posts: 57 | thanks guys,
sorry I forgot to mention what I have.
It is a 66 3/4 ton fleetside, with manual transmission.
thanks again, keep the tips coming! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I'd swap the whole front crossmember.
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