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| | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | K dont if this is possible but my 52 1/2 ton has a different rearend in it and has a 5 lug bolt pattern,now the front has the original 6 lug straight axle.My question is,if I can change the backing plate,drums,brakes to a 5 lug pattern without taking anything else off.I know about the spindle length and all,it has to match up with that but can it be done and what year,type of other vehicle should I look for.I'm going to Charlotte this fall to look for an IFS but for now if I can do what I want or can with just changing the above will this work.may sound a little nuts but I think with the measure twice think once why couldnt it work.......thanks ya'll | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | hubs and drums from an early 50's Chev car work to convert later years, fit right onto the truck spindles, not sure about your year
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | 1951-54 pass hubs and drums, which are 5 lug, will fit right in your 52 1/2 ton as Bill mentioned.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | thanks guys will start looking | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 420 | sounds like hes doing the same thing I am....lol | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Will those car hub/drums fit a 49 with Huck brakes? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | For a 49 1/2 ton you will need 1949-50 pass hubs/drums which are 5 lug Huck.
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