6 Lug from an 8

Boosted · Feb 16, 2010

What does it take to convert a 8 lug D60 front (Chevy) and an 8 lug 14B rear (with disc brakes) to 6 lug bolt pattern? Is this a very costly conversion? Why do so many people do this rather than just run 8 lug wheels?

My reason for wanting to do this is because all I have is 6 lug wheels and would prefer to use what I have and be able to interchange between rigs.

Thanks in advance.... :corn:

dove'd85 · Feb 16, 2010

Boosted said:
What does it take to convert a 8 lug D60 front (Chevy) and an 8 lug 14B rear (with disc brakes) to 6 lug bolt pattern? Is this a very costly conversion? Why do so many people do this rather than just run 8 lug wheels?

My reason for wanting to do this is because all I have is 6 lug wheels and would prefer to use what I have and be able to interchange between rigs.

Thanks in advance.... :corn:

i no trail gear sells 6lug unit bearing conversions for dana 60's,but don't think yours are unit bearing... there are quit a few companies that sell a conversion kit for this, DIY offroad, some place in spokane, parts mike maybe.. aswell as conversion flanges so you can keep your toy drivetrain and drivelines

hope this helps you bill

JAWS · Feb 16, 2010

Dynatrac sells a 5x5.5 and 6x5.5 front hub converstion for Dana 60. very costly tho.. I switched my 60 to 5x5.5

zukkev · Feb 16, 2010

What wheel size are your 39.5's Bill? I would think it'd be cheaper to just buy a set of wheels and some DIY's...but not sure...

crash2 · Feb 16, 2010

I have 6 lug stuff on my 60's. Six states sells alot of the conversion stuff and not too badly priced. I would look in the vendor area on pirate for the good deals.

Boosted · Feb 17, 2010

Kev, the tires I am going to run are 40/13.50x17 MRT's. I would like to be able to interchange wheels and tires between rigs which is why I want to do this. However, if it is too costly, then I may chitcan the whole idea, call Jeff and have him make me a set of 8 lug TR HD's. :;

Boosted · Feb 17, 2010

crash said:
I have 6 lug stuff on my 60's. Six states sells alot of the conversion stuff and not too badly priced. I would look in the vendor area on pirate for the good deals.

Will do Mike....thanks! :awesomework:

WHITE TRASH1 · Feb 17, 2010

You can buy the kit for the front for about $500 then take those big brakes off and junk them for cute little 1/2 ton stuff, same with the rear, the calipers will work but the 8 lig rotor usually gets replaced with a 6 lug version.

It can be done at home for nearly free but it is work to do so. the gm hubs need to be turned on a lathe so the OD of the body is the same as the hub/drive flange. You can sort of cheat this step by finding a set of hubs off of a early 90's dodge 60/61. Their hubs are straight until the very edge by the wheel mount then it goes large.

The 14 bolt hubs can be turned down a touch and drilled & filled to 6 lug but it's tight. A 60 rear has smaller hubs and it is real close to not fitting a acorn nut. I know, I have a pair already done.

You'll also want to check what ID the TR wheels are, they may need to be bored to fit the ton's even after machining.

Personally I'd just stay 8 lug, no reason to downgrade in every way just to run less lugnuts IMO.

boardbysled · Feb 17, 2010

WHITE TRASH said:
Personally I'd just stay 8 lug, no reason to downgrade in every way just to run less lugnuts IMO.

When does anyone shear 6 lug stuff...o wait....:haha:
[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvMmPKzE7CM[/YT]

WHITE TRASH1 · Feb 17, 2010

boardbysled said:
When does anyone shear 6 lug stuff...o wait....:haha:
[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvMmPKzE7CM[/YT]

:haha: I wasn't even thinking of that but damnit if it doesn't fit!

I'm rather fond of my 8 9 1/16" studs, if I break them they will be the LEAST of my worries...

Boosted · Feb 17, 2010

Im about this close :flipoff: (not the middle finger in this case) to saying fawk it and run the 8 lugs....seems cost wise it will be about the same with only difference being the fact that I cant interchange wheels and tires between rigs. Come to think of it, I dont ever see myself doing that anyways.... :redneck:

Thanks all for your replies....you just helped convince me to give Larry a call so Jeff can get started on a set of 8 lug TR's for me. :awesomework:

zukkev · Feb 17, 2010

WHITE TRASH said:
:haha: I wasn't even thinking of that but damnit if it doesn't fit!

I'm rather fond of my 8 9 1/16" studs, if I break them they will be the LEAST of my worries...

:haha: but wait, you have 9 1/16" studs??? I'd like to see the socket that fits over that nut!!!:yikes

amn!!!:redneck::haha:

crash2 · Feb 17, 2010

I like my 6 lug stuff. I have seen many many drivers run 6 lug in we-rock with little to no problems. Plus if you have any issues on the trail with a wheel/tire its alot easier to typicly find somebody with a spare 6 lug wheel/tire combo.

But really how often do you see a normal wheeler sheer the studs off the wheel? See more folks ripping steering components off...

WHITE TRASH1 · Feb 17, 2010

crash said:
I like my 6 lug stuff. I have seen many many drivers run 6 lug in we-rock with little to no problems. Plus if you have any issues on the trail with a wheel/tire its alot easier to typicly find somebody with a spare 6 lug wheel/tire combo.

But really how often do you see a normal wheeler sheer the studs off the wheel? See more folks ripping steering components off...

If you are depending on finding a spare on the trail rather than carrying your own stay off the trail. :flipoff:

My reasoning for keeping 8 lug is simple, why go backwards? I'll keep my overkill studs and incredible braking ability any day.

Comp guys usualy build from the ground up so I can understand it to a point but I see guys usind the paper thin drilled solid rotor and a tiny caliper to save weight... Then the add a coouple hundred lbs of water to the tires... :haha:

Zukkev you got it wrong, I have 89 1/16" studs per wheel... Strong as all hell but a real bitch when it comes time to rotate the tires... :haha:

Binder · Feb 17, 2010

I would be willing to bet that the reason Larry's 6 lugs sheered was because they weren't torqued when the wheels went on. IMHO if you torque your lug nuts you won't ever have a issue with them breaking.
BTW just stay 8 lug.

crash2 · Feb 17, 2010

Binder said:
I would be willing to bet that the reason Larry's 6 lugs sheered was because they weren't torqued when the wheels went on. IMHO if you torque your lug nuts you won't ever have a issue with them breaking.
BTW just stay 8 lug.

I think every lug stud I have seen failed personally has been to in-correct toque. Same can be said with toy arms..

CHOP SHOP · Feb 17, 2010

Binder said:
I would be willing to bet that the reason Larry's 6 lugs sheered was because they weren't torqued when the wheels went on. IMHO if you torque your lug nuts you won't ever have a issue with them breaking.
BTW just stay 8 lug.

It didnt have anything to do with the rig landing on the face of the rim, did it?

zukkev · Feb 17, 2010

WHITE TRASH said:
Zukkev you got it wrong, I have 89 1/16" studs per wheel... Strong as all hell but a real bitch when it comes time to rotate the tires... :haha:

:haha::haha::haha: :thud:

And x3 (or 4, whichever I fall in line!:redneck

; Incorrect torque has been what I have seen---man I wish I was home so I can post proof...:haha: (buddy didn't torque his, and I have pics!!!):hello:

zukkev · Feb 17, 2010

zukkev said:
:haha::haha::haha: :thud:

And x3 (or 4, whichever I fall in line!:redneck; Incorrect torque has been what I have seen---man I wish I was home so I can post proof...:haha: (buddy didn't torque his, and I have pics!!!):hello:

I've watched vids that the wheel broke before the lugs sheered off when landing on the face...could go either way though