question about split rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ole school · 10-09-2005, 05:44 PM

i have a 69 chevy tow truck with split rims on them . i want to swap them to regular rims but cant find any that will fit 3/4 ton wheels will fit the front i havent tried the rear but i need something like a dualie wheel any ideas?

Tx Firefighter · 10-09-2005, 05:54 PM

Simply use later model non split wheels.

**Stocker** · 10-09-2005, 06:15 PM

What he said - look for any newer 1 ton with duals (except Ford - they may have the metric bolt pattern).

junkyardjohn · 10-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ole school

i have a 69 chevy tow truck with split rims on them . i want to swap them to regular rims but cant find any that will fit 3/4 ton wheels will fit the front i havent tried the rear but i need something like a dualie wheel any ideas?

I TOO HAVE A 1 TON TOW TRUCK (THEY ARE SO COOL). IT HAD SPLIT DUALLYS ON THE BACK & SOLID RIMS ON THE FRONT. (GO FIGURE) THE ORIGINAL RIMS HAD 1/2" STUDS. ALL THE NEWER DUALLY RIMS HAVE .675/.685 DIA. HOLES IN THE RIMS SO IT IS NOT JUST A BOLT ON PROPOSITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO CHANGE THE STUD SIZE IN YOUR AXELS TO 5/8". IT'S A PRETTY SIMPLE PROCEDURE. JUST DRILL THEM OUT AS CLOSE AS YOU CAN TO A .007 PRESS FIT ON YOUR NEW STUDS & USE A DIE GRINDER WITH A CARBIDE BURR, & CHECK THE SIZE OFTEN WITH A PAIR OF DIAL CALIPERS. I BOUGHT MINE AT NAPA, & THEY HAD TO ORDER THE STUDS & LUG NUTS. (TELL THEM TO LOOK IN THE DORMAN CATALOG) THEY WERE KINDA SPENDY. I THINK THEY WERE AROUND $120 FOR 16 STUDS & LUG NUTS. I HAVE EITHER FORD OR DODGE RIMS. (I CAN'T REMEMBER WITCH) I RECOMEMD GETTING THE LUG NUTS WITH THE FLANGE ON THEM LIKE ALL THE NEW TRUCKS & MOTOR HOMES. HERES A PIC. JOHN
OH & 3/4 TON WHEELS WILL NOT WORK ON A 1 TON DUALLY

**special-K** · 10-10-2005, 07:40 AM

I machined chamfers into my chrome Budds and use beveled lug nuts on the stock studs,no problems.The hub fits and carries the weight.I wanted to go to the 9/16 studs and the old fart machinist talked me out of it because he had done the same on his car hauler with success.I still like Junkyard`s way best.

junkyardjohn · 10-10-2005, 12:07 PM

THESE LUGS PROVIDE QUITE A LARGE AMOUNT OF PIECE OF MIND. ESPESIALLY WHEN TOWING 10,000 UP & OVER THESE MOUNTAINS. THE OLD 1/2" STUDS WERE CONSTANTLY COMMING LOOSE EVERY 250 MILES OR SO. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TIGHTEN THESE UP ANY AT ALL IN OVER 15,000 MILES. DUEL WHEEL TRUCKS WERE (& ARE) DESIGNED TO USE FLAT, NON-ANGLED LUG NUTS WITH AS MUCH SURFACE AREA AS POSSIBLE. IT'S HAIRY ENOUGH TOWING VERY HEAVY VEHICALS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT JERRY-RIGGED LUGNUTS. THERE ARE AN AWFUL LOT OF INNOCENT SOCCER MOMS IN MINI VANS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD, & HERE I COME BARRELING DOWN THE ROAD, DOING 50 OR 60 IN A 36 YEAR OLD 6500 LB TRUCK TOWING A VEHICAL WEIGHING BETWEEN 4,000 & 10,000 LBS. I'D HATE TO WIPE ONE OUT. PIECE OF MIND IS A WONDERFUL THING. SEEMS LIKE THE OLDER I GET... THE MORE IMPORTANT IT IS TO ME. GO FIGURE.

JOHN

10-09-2005, 05:44 PM	#1
ole school Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: chapmansboro tn Posts: 29	question about split rims i have a 69 chevy tow truck with split rims on them . i want to swap them to regular rims but cant find any that will fit 3/4 ton wheels will fit the front i havent tried the rear but i need something like a dualie wheel any ideas? __________________ IT'S HARD TO MAKE CHICKEN SALAD WHEN YOUR USING CHICKEN S......... 1968 crew cab build (under construction)

10-09-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Simply use later model non split wheels. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-09-2005, 06:15 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	What he said - look for any newer 1 ton with duals (except Ford - they may have the metric bolt pattern). __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-10-2005, 07:40 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I machined chamfers into my chrome Budds and use beveled lug nuts on the stock studs,no problems.The hub fits and carries the weight.I wanted to go to the 9/16 studs and the old fart machinist talked me out of it because he had done the same on his car hauler with success.I still like Junkyard`s way best. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-10-2005, 12:07 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	THESE LUGS PROVIDE QUITE A LARGE AMOUNT OF PIECE OF MIND. ESPESIALLY WHEN TOWING 10,000 UP & OVER THESE MOUNTAINS. THE OLD 1/2" STUDS WERE CONSTANTLY COMMING LOOSE EVERY 250 MILES OR SO. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TIGHTEN THESE UP ANY AT ALL IN OVER 15,000 MILES. DUEL WHEEL TRUCKS WERE (& ARE) DESIGNED TO USE FLAT, NON-ANGLED LUG NUTS WITH AS MUCH SURFACE AREA AS POSSIBLE. IT'S HAIRY ENOUGH TOWING VERY HEAVY VEHICALS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT JERRY-RIGGED LUGNUTS. THERE ARE AN AWFUL LOT OF INNOCENT SOCCER MOMS IN MINI VANS OUT THERE ON THE ROAD, & HERE I COME BARRELING DOWN THE ROAD, DOING 50 OR 60 IN A 36 YEAR OLD 6500 LB TRUCK TOWING A VEHICAL WEIGHING BETWEEN 4,000 & 10,000 LBS. I'D HATE TO WIPE ONE OUT. PIECE OF MIND IS A WONDERFUL THING. SEEMS LIKE THE OLDER I GET... THE MORE IMPORTANT IT IS TO ME. GO FIGURE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 10-10-2005 at 12:19 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.