want 6 lug rear for 88-98 OBS p/u
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want 6 lug rear for 88-98 OBS p/u
Hey everybody.
I really want a set of chevy SS 6-lug take offs for my 91 GMC sierra, and i'm not using any 5->6 lug converters. The front wheel bearings are the same, and you can even use the same calipers with the 2500 rotor to get 6 lugs in the front. But, I'm having a problem with the rear end. 4x4s of the same year set have 6 lugs, but the spring perches are further apart, and the overall diff is wider. 99+ trucks are different too... could get someone to weld some perches on a 99+ rear diff, but trying to avoid that right now.
Anybody have any suggestions?
I really want a set of chevy SS 6-lug take offs for my 91 GMC sierra, and i'm not using any 5->6 lug converters. The front wheel bearings are the same, and you can even use the same calipers with the 2500 rotor to get 6 lugs in the front. But, I'm having a problem with the rear end. 4x4s of the same year set have 6 lugs, but the spring perches are further apart, and the overall diff is wider. 99+ trucks are different too... could get someone to weld some perches on a 99+ rear diff, but trying to avoid that right now.
Anybody have any suggestions?
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thanks bowtieguy79. i'd seen some people mention that elsewhere on another forum, but didn't trust them. i'd trust you before others.
s/cz71: the ss wheels i'm talking about are 6 lug, 20" x 8.5" wheels in oem form, but they make replicas, but i think even those are 6 lugs. i want the oem ones, b/c it's my truck and i can do what i wanna
that seems like it, either go with 2500 axle or take the old perches off a 99+ and then weld new ones on... but i'd be paranoid of loosing my axle.
s/cz71: the ss wheels i'm talking about are 6 lug, 20" x 8.5" wheels in oem form, but they make replicas, but i think even those are 6 lugs. i want the oem ones, b/c it's my truck and i can do what i wanna
that seems like it, either go with 2500 axle or take the old perches off a 99+ and then weld new ones on... but i'd be paranoid of loosing my axle.
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thanks bowtieguy79. i'd seen some people mention that elsewhere on another forum, but didn't trust them. i'd trust you before others.
s/cz71: the ss wheels i'm talking about are 6 lug, 20" x 8.5" wheels in oem form, but they make replicas, but i think even those are 6 lugs. i want the oem ones, b/c it's my truck and i can do what i wanna
that seems like it, either go with 2500 axle or take the old perches off a 99+ and then weld new ones on... but i'd be paranoid of loosing my axle.
s/cz71: the ss wheels i'm talking about are 6 lug, 20" x 8.5" wheels in oem form, but they make replicas, but i think even those are 6 lugs. i want the oem ones, b/c it's my truck and i can do what i wanna
that seems like it, either go with 2500 axle or take the old perches off a 99+ and then weld new ones on... but i'd be paranoid of loosing my axle.
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do you know if the stock master cylinder and brake booster would support the rear discs? or would i have to go with the 2500 booster and cylinder, or heavy duty 1500 brakes (which are probably the same, haven't cross referenced it at autozone.com yet). any gotchas that you would know of with that swap?
all i can think of is:
possible parking brake cable issues
potential for a new booster/master cyl
spring perches rewelded
shock brackets rewelded (but might be able to fix shocks with new brackets on the frame or something... will have to get the tape out and go to the yards once i get a chance)
And, of course, I'll repost if i figure anything useful out
all i can think of is:
possible parking brake cable issues
potential for a new booster/master cyl
spring perches rewelded
shock brackets rewelded (but might be able to fix shocks with new brackets on the frame or something... will have to get the tape out and go to the yards once i get a chance)
And, of course, I'll repost if i figure anything useful out
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do you know if the stock master cylinder and brake booster would support the rear discs? or would i have to go with the 2500 booster and cylinder, or heavy duty 1500 brakes (which are probably the same, haven't cross referenced it at autozone.com yet). any gotchas that you would know of with that swap?
all i can think of is:
possible parking brake cable issues
potential for a new booster/master cyl
spring perches rewelded
shock brackets rewelded (but might be able to fix shocks with new brackets on the frame or something... will have to get the tape out and go to the yards once i get a chance)
And, of course, I'll repost if i figure anything useful out
all i can think of is:
possible parking brake cable issues
potential for a new booster/master cyl
spring perches rewelded
shock brackets rewelded (but might be able to fix shocks with new brackets on the frame or something... will have to get the tape out and go to the yards once i get a chance)
And, of course, I'll repost if i figure anything useful out
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