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| | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | I did not see a suspension specific posting spot on here so I hope this is in the correct section. I am looking to change out the 6 lug front spindles that I have on my '53 1/2 ton truck with something that is a 5 on 5 3/4 pattern without redrilling anything or swapping out front ends. I know the ride quality is going to suffer, but funds are tight and I just want to run matching wheels. Is there any vehicle that has the desired bolt pattern that will unbolt from the donor vehicle and bolt up to the stock axle? Thanks for dealing with my request. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | You will need hubs from a passenger car. I think 1949 - 1954 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | something that is a 5 on 5 3/4 pattern Did you mean 5 x 4-3/4, which is the common 5-lug Chevy car pattern. The other 5-lug chevy pattern is 5 x 5. I'm ignoring the more recent metric patterns...
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: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | Yeah sorry 5 on 4 3/4
I have some foresight venture indy 500's hanging on the wall in my garage. They need to be on the road again | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | How about switching out the complete axle from a '60's chevy van? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | The Chevy passenger car stuff Lonnie suggested, or a disk brake conversion are the options I'd consider. No real impact on ride, and the disk conversion should improve your brakes.
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: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | Van axle that I measured is 5" longer. Not the look I am going for. I was previously told about the car, I forgot.
NOW........ anyone got leads to everything I am looking for? I don't want disc brakes. Do I need spindles and drums from the passanger car? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | I thought it over and now understand what you are talking about. Front hub and drums will be neccessary to swap out to change the bolt pattern. Not the spindles. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Hubs and drums, not spindles.
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: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | I have been told that the '52 and earlier have the "huck" brakes which are not as easy to locate as the later '53 and up "bendix" parts. So I now have narrowed down the amount of donor vehicles.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 | Just take your hubs and drums to a good machine shop and have them redrilled to fit.
_____________ Floyd If we choose being kind over being right,we will be right every time. Knowledge is a poor substitute for experience. Remember what is precious to another, may not be to you, but it is precious nonetheless. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | thats last resort. i kind of dont like that idea too much | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I'm not totally sure but isn't all 52's Bendix brakes? I thought they changed somewhere in 51 to all Bendix. Someone will let us know for sure. One can never have to much info! Oh, my 52 panel had Bendix on it. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | All 51 up 1/2 tons had Bendix brakes. 3/4 ton truck had them from 53 up.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | Why not keep the 6 bolts??I did and found disc conversions everywhere and a very nice selection of wheels available.
I stayed and am very satisfied.
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