I really want to change my lug pattern from 5x135 (obs) to 6x135 (nbs) and i figure because i need a new rear axle, this would be the time to do this swap. I do not want to run wheel adaptors i want to actually change the pattern and i do not know where to start. If anybody has any info on this it would be awesome.

 

I researched up on doing this a few months ago and about all I could come up with for keeping your current axle housing was custom drilling out the bolt pattern in a blank axle. I quit there because it would be unrealistically expensive

 

Could i just do a full on front and rear end swap from an nbs truck? Would that work?

 

If you are looking for just new rims that fit the nbs, just order some blank wheels and have them drilled in 5x135. It's cheaper than switching parts, but more expensive than just buying rims made for our trucks.

 

im kind of wanting the nbs stock rims.

 

i would say you can just change out the axles themselves in the rear (not the assembly) since they insides are the same just the outside mounting locations are different.

for the front its gonna be tough.

 

so for the rear all i need is nbs axle shafts and they will work fine? What about the front what would need to be done there?

 

im not 100% sure but if you get a shaft you can compare i know the differentials themselves are the same cuz mine was bought for an 06 8.8

 

yeah, i just dont wanna put any money into this unless i know it will work 100%

 

You'd have to do alot i believe. I think that nbs wheels are 5.5bs compared to 4.55bs (obs) The upper control arm will hit i guess.. I don't see how you could do tht with out getting the entire front end of a nbs and put it in yours. Sounds like a headache. I'm just guessing. If it were prety easy there would probably be a bunch of ppl who have already done it. idk.
goodluck

 

maybe they aren't 5.5 tho i can't remember

 

So what would i all need front end wise from an nbs?

 

I'd think that you would need the whole thing. Our trucks have a completely different front end setup. NBS has coil-overs. We have torque bars.

If you figure it out let me know

 

the front is a real problem but like i say the back should be piece of cake

 

couldn't i just swap the front hubs?