6 to 8 lug conversion-

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Jun 7, 2002 | 07:55 AM

z71tahoe

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6 to 8 lug conversion-

Has anyone converted to 8 lugs? What is involved and how much?

Thanks-
ben

Jun 7, 2002 | 09:30 AM

Neil 6.0

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Re: 6 to 8 lug conversion-

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ben Tickner:
Has anyone converted to 8 lugs?<hr /></blockquote>I did...sold my 1500 for a 1500HD. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />What is involved and how much?<hr /></blockquote>It was a very easy swap, just had to sign some papers. Cost me about $27,000. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

Just curious, why are you wanting to do this?

Jun 7, 2002 | 09:36 AM

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Re: 6 to 8 lug conversion-

LOL... Neil
Big expensive job. That would involve an entire rear end swap to be proper. Not to mention the front, and warranty isssues. Just wondering the motivation for a swap like this.

Ps: moving to GM Truck Appearance/suspension section

[ June 07, 2002, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: Fast4.8 ]