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| | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 29 | Hello everyone. I haven't found my project truck yet but I do have a question about lugs. Is there any advantage of having 6 (or 8) over 5? I've seen many trucks for sale that are 6 or 8 lug and some wheel companies offer their wheels in 6 lugs but was wondering if there was an advantage of one over the other or is it personal preference.
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LDO | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Most upgrades, like disc brakes, and IFS are geared toward 5 lug wheels. Upgrades for 6 & 8 lugs wheels are limited. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The 8 lug wheels come on the 3/4-1 ton trucks & arn't as desireable as 1/2 tons. As far as performance 5 or 6 are about the same unless you are going to due some heavy duty stuff. Like Yakim says there is a better selection of up grades & wheels for 5 holes. It's all in what you have & want.
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: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 | If you are looking for a project, it will probably have 6 lugs (1/2T). If it has 5 lugs, that means some work has been done... Changing spindles, IFS, axle swap, etc. That may raise the price and may be evidence of a welded-in clip. Clips are popular ways to change the suspension, but beware. If they are not done well, walk away.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | Yeah, there's a LOT of aftermarket stuff out there for 5-lug wheels. But almost nothing for 6 or 8. I've got 8-lug wheels on my 3/4 ton and my options are very limited, which is exactly why I do not yet have an independent front suspension on my truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 | The advantage of 6 or 8 lug wheels is that it is a stronger way to attach the wheels to the vehicle. It is needed for commercial/heavy vehicles. Look at new pick-up trucks, the smaller ones have 5 lugs, 3/4 or 1-ton have more lugs.
For a hobby vehicle, even if you sometimes put some plywood in the back or tow a camping trailer on occasion, having more than 5 lugs will be more a hassle than anything else as mentioned earlier while not giving you any benefit.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Changing to 5 lugs from 6 lugs or 8 lugs ain't no upgrade! There are plenty of wheel choices for 6 lug trucks and 8 lug trucks. There are a few more wheel choices for 5 lug vehicles, but again no upgrade. | | |
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