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Offline kfoz

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5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« on: August 29, 2015, 07:39:33 am »
I WOULD LIKE TO CONVERT MY '76 C15 5 LUG OVER TO 8 LUG SO I CAN RUN THE NEWER FACTORY ALUMINUM WHEELS.

I know there are wheel adaptors/spacers out there. 

Any input regarding brand, thickness of adaptor??

Thanks all!  :)
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2015, 09:59:00 am »
are you talking about the 8x170 pattern?
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2015, 08:44:12 am »
I want to convert to the 8x6.5 bolt pattern which I believe is 2010 and back.

ANY suggestions on adapters???
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2015, 09:36:05 am »
cant help you on adapters but this guy is doing the opposite of you.
8 lug to 5 lug
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2015, 06:14:50 pm »
Back when i was researching this i was told to different ball joints to allow me to use spindles and rotors from an 8 lug.  google my screen ne and 8 lug and it should come up.
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2015, 06:15:56 pm »
Nm fpund it first result in google.  Easy peasy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=406923
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2015, 08:30:17 pm »
All I would like to do is run 8 lug adapters. 

Any other info is most appreciated.

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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2015, 01:54:17 am »
Would something like this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/321553123725?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82
  Although you have to be suspect about any off brand thing on ebay.......

i wanted to install some later model 3/4 ton aluminum wheels on my 1/2 ton, but after pricing it out---adapters, wheels, tires (because they were 16") is was about $400 per wheel and i decided it wasn't worth it.

But those later model 3/4 ton wheels look fantastic on a square.
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2015, 09:39:42 am »
Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking BUT I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with the 5 lug to 8 lug adapters.  I would buy quality billet ones of course.

PLEASE CHIME IN EVERYONE!

Thanks all!  :)
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2015, 09:41:08 am »
STEWIE!!!

Its ALWAYS worth it if you love your stove top!!!  ;)
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2015, 02:56:13 pm »
do you plan on hauling anything? how much if so?
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2015, 04:43:44 pm »
Once in a while I may haul a 1000 lbs or so. My truck does have the F44 Heavy Duty Chassis AND coils were added to the rear. 
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2015, 04:47:30 pm »
i would get a hold of the company who sells them adapters and get some numbers from them. they should be insured since they are something for the suspension and should have a rating on them.
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2015, 04:49:50 pm »
Understood,  thanks much! :D
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Re: 5 LUG TO 8 LUG CONVERSION???
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2015, 04:56:13 pm »
On another note, the billet adapters are 2" THICK.  I'm hoping to go with the factory aluminum 16" 2004-2009/10  10 hole wheels and use 285/75-16s OR 265/75-16s.

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