6 lug to 8 lug adaptors ? Input...

[BiGUgly]

Got me a ol 92 2500 but it's one of them 6 lug trucks. I wanted a 8 lug but couldn't pass this one up for the price plus it already had a 6+3 on it. I want to run those military 37s with the bead lock wheels. I know some aren't wild about spacers/adaptors and I know I've read some like em fine. Is it a bad idea to go this route or just do like my buddies and buy some steel 16.5 6 lug wheels

 

[yossarian19]

Best is to get new wheels. Ivegot many miles on spacers / adapters though and would run them without worrying. Loctite and a torque wrench are all you need for a worry free install.

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[95C1500]

or 8 lug swap...

 

[///RAGMC]

or 8 lug swap...

X2 on the swap

 

[SkyHighColorado]

Hmm I'll take your 6 lug 14 bolt rear end please!!! Jk shipping is killer.

 

[BiGUgly]

No like I said in not swapping all those parts just to have to run 2" spacers anyways. I'm going to run the adaptors if I do it.

 

[great white]

I don't like 'em, but you're at least planning steel which is a good thing.

Remember to keep checking the torque on them until they fully "bed in".

Also, if you plan to beat onit , remember that what you essentially have is a 1500 with a semifloating rear axle. The front diff and suspension is all 1/2 ton except for the torsion bars....frame is 1/2 ton sized too....

 

[BiGUgly]

Yeah I had a 2004 Z I swapped a 14 SF in it. That truck was a beast. CV axle eatin machine in 4 lo but 4.88 gears and just 315s made for some pretty low end torque lol

 

[GMC Burbalade]

With the military beadlocks you need to run at least 2" spacers all around anyway. They are HEAVY, so be easy on it with the 1/2ton axles and you should be fine.

 

[BiGUgly]

Does anyone know how far you can air those down before they start givin ya fits on regular steel wheels ?