???Convert a 6lug 10 bolt to 8 lug???

moldman05

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Ok, everyone knows that a K10 comes with a 10 bolt in the front, that is 6 lug, and that a K20 comes with an 8 lug 10 bolt in the front. My questions is, has anyone done this conversion and do you know what eaxct parts you need to do this? Is it even possible? I wanted to find some info, before i toredown my 6lug ten bolt to convert it to 8-lug.
 
That is true, but a dana 44 and a 10 bolt are completely not the same thing, especially after 1980 with Chevrolets, I was particularly asking about the Chevrolet 10 bolt 6 lug front after 1980, and the Chevrolet 10 bolt 8 lug after 1980
 
from the link I gave you, guess you didn't read it?


"Option 1: Chevy parts: Grab a Chevy or Full Size Jeep Dana 44 knuckles and outer axle shaft. To convert these to 8 on 6.5" you'll need to find a 3/4 ton disk brakes Chevy truck (note some Chevy 1 tons ran a Dana 44 from 73-78). It can be running a Dana 44 (73-80) or a Chevy 10 Bolts (77-87) as these parts interchange! From the 3/4 ton truck you'll need the Spindle, Caliper mounting plate, Caliper, disk brake Rotor, Hub with lug nuts and lockout. Also grab the outer axle shaft, as all Chevy Dana 44's with the 5-297x style u-joint run the same outer shaft. Now you've the parts, make it work!! This option is harder to source parts.
Option 2: Run Ford 3/4 ton Knuckles Out, however you can only use Ford 3/4 ton brakes with Ford knuckles. This option will cost more, year for to source 3/4 ton Ford parts 76-79. Do note 76-77 is a larger hub and lock-out that is difficult to find. 77.5-79 runs the same lock-out as a 1/2 tons and is easier to find. See my Dana 44 article for more info between different types of Ford Dana 44 axles.
Option 3: Run Dodge or IHC 3/4 ton stuff. Here is how... Who am I kidding, I have no clue on Dodge stuff ;~) IHC see note in above."
 
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