how to make 8 lug new chevy wheels fit on a c 20

[bj87gn]

The wheels fit fine but i was wondering where you guys buy the double(dual) threaded lug nuts to make the center caps attach to the whole mess and also how to get the wheel cap to fit down on the wheel in the rear correctly. do you use dually rear center caps or would you suggest buying a wheel spacer?

[eagleuh1]

I just bought some new used chromed steel wheels myself, haven't got to try them on yet. I'll keep an eye on your post though. Hopefully they'll work. These the same as what you got?

Much better looking than these old things.

[paps69]

Try eBay, that is where I got mine. You can get them from parts stores but they are high priced.

[bj87gn]

yes those wheels are identical, i just need to figure out the center caps and the whole set up will look outstanding

[paps69]

I was referring to the double threaded nuts. I didn't read far enough to see the cap issue. I used dually caps on the rear of my K20. It has a full time frontend so I used the dually caps up front so they match. I don't know how it would look with deep caps in the back and regular caps in the front. How much deeper do they need to be? Do you have any stud sticking out through the stock nut?

[BCOWANWHEELS]

them are metric arnt they

[sleepertruck72]

I used lugnutking on ebay for the lug nut conversions. There is a few vendors on ebay that sell them. They are 9/16" with the outer threaded portion for the center caps. I had to use the dually caps on my rear axle because the regular ones didnt fit. The dually caps are too deep but I cut off about 3/8" to make them fit. If you dont have the Dana 60 axle they should fit fine without having to use dually caps. Hope this helps.

[bj87gn]

thank you very much. thats very very helpful

[eagleuh1]

Are the lugnuts off the new Chevy Metric and the old standard. Crap if they are. I got everything with my wheels for $100. Maybe try a spacer to move wheel out.

[eagleuh1]

I've got the DANA 60 rear in my 68 C20, what thread size lug nut should I order to make the conversion for the newer rims. Thanks, Jim.

[OhioDan]

I put a set of these on my 70 GMC. Had to put a 1 1/4" spacer on the rear so the centers would fit my Dana 60 hubs. Makes the rear wheels as far apart as the front wheels now. Looks good.

[Gumby'sC20]

^ those look so good! Very understated and simple...but look so perfect on that truck

[kyfig70c20]

Originally Posted by OhioDan

I put a set of these on my 70 GMC. Had to put a 1 1/4" spacer on the rear so the centers would fit my Dana 60 hubs. Makes the rear wheels as far apart as the front wheels now. Looks good.

OHDan- I just put the same wheels on my C20. I have the black plastic centers but I was wanting the beauty rings; did yours come with those or were they added-if so where did you get them? I have the big 'ol Dana sticking 6 inches out so I will probably look into the spacer. I won't be hauling thing heavier than my 250 pounds. The 16" E rated tires look like bicycle tires compared to the 9:50/16.5's I took off of it.

[westofb]

Here is a link (hope it works...lol) to lakeshore wheel...cheapest place I found to find the lug nuts you need...not sure which ones you need, so first link is 9/16"
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...2&prevstart=80

second is for 1/2"
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...2&prevstart=80

third is for 7/16"
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...2&prevstart=80

funny thing is they don't carry the plastic lug nuts that hold on the center caps!

[Ben IV]

Yes wheel studs on newer trucks are metric.

[eagleuh1]

Thanks everyone. Ordered the 1/2 by 20 lugnuts from lugnutking on ebay. 32 for $42 delivered. This is on my 68 C20 with DANA 60. Sorry for hijacking thread, but the info was applicable here too. Guess i'll need to get spacer to make center cap fiton rear.

[sleepertruck72]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Thanks everyone. Ordered the 1/2 by 20 lugnuts from lugnutking on ebay. 32 for $42 delivered. This is on my 68 C20 with DANA 60. Sorry for hijacking thread, but the info was applicable here too. Guess i'll need to get spacer to make center cap fiton rear.

You can use the spacer or buy center caps from a dually and use those. The only thing with those is they may not exactly match the front, and you have to cut about 3/8"-1'2" inch off of them. Personally I carry alot of crap most of the time in my truck, and I dont trust a spacer with heavy loads. Maybe I'm just a weirdo

[eagleuh1]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll think about both choices. Jim