5x4.75 conversion

[tusk]

is there a way to convert the front of a 2wd truck to a 5 on 4.75 lug pattern without redrilling the rotors

[HAULIN IT]

I can't give you an answer, however one suggestion is to get with a buddy at the local parts store & check the Impala/Caprice in the same years as our trucks. Some had the 4 3/4" bolt pattern, but have similar spindle/ball joints as the trucks.  I've not done this to the full extent, but I recall at least one of the wheel bearings being the same & check ball joints, maybe you will need to change the spindle Maybe someone has "been there-done that" info.  Good Luck & report back, Lorne

[Captkaos]

I haven't.  But I don't see the point in it.  Most passenger cars have smaller brakes to go along with the smaller mounting.  What are you hoping to get out of this.  It is a huge undertaking if you just want to get cheaper car wheels for your truck.  You can always use wheel adapters.

[tusk]

well capt you are partially right ,i want to go with car rims,the rear wont be a problem since the brakes i will be using has different bolt patterns on the rotor hat,but the front was worrying me,i know i could use the adapter,but the thinest i have found is 1.25  and i don't know how the track width would look ,and Haulin i thought all the b-body cars were 5 on 5,but I'm not really into these cars so i don't know for sure,one more thing while we're on the subject i know everybody says with the 15x10 to use a 5.5 backspace will a 6.5 work or will it rub the wheelwells,just checking all avenues before i buy my wheels

[Captkaos]

What do you have under the rearend that is a car pattern?

[tusk]

i was going to redrill the axles

[Dragon]

Haulin i thought all the b-body cars were 5 on 5,but I'm not really into these cars so i don't know for sure,one more thing while we're on the subject i know everybody says with the 15x10 to use a 5.5 backspace will a 6.5 work or will it rub the wheelwells,just checking all avenues before i buy my wheels

Nope Haulin it's right, it was 77-93 Civilian B-body Caprices/Roadmasters/Impala's/Custom Cruiser's, and Etc that had 5 on 4.75" Bolt Patterns from the Factory.....  Now if it was a Heavy Duty Optioned Model, Either a Police 9C1,Taxi 9C6,1A2 Wagon, or a B4U Sedan/Wagon, then they recieved the Larger 5 on 5" Bolt Patterns......  It wasn't till the 94-96 Models, that all Cars and Wagons came with the 5 on 5" Pattern Standard.... Ofcourse if the individual knew what he or she was ordering, they could have ordered a Sedan with the 5 on 4.75" Pattern on the Later years, and one could have ordered the 5 on 5's on the earlier years, without it being a HD Model....