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Edmond · 05-08-2003, 04:04 PM

I have recently bought these on Ebay, and today they finally arrived.
Now all I need to know is how to put these on

I have no idea how it works. The 'plastic bolts' have a thread inside them, but are way to big for the stud....
So maybe some can tell me how to put these center caps on the wheels?

Thanks in advance!

Cya,
Edmond

**nightmare** · 05-08-2003, 04:07 PM

those plastic caps screw onto the outside of the lugnuts. that is all that holds those things on

case_bt · 05-08-2003, 04:14 PM

I believe you might have to change your studs on your axles and front end because those screw on to late model chevy lug nuts that are 14mm threads I think. I know they are metric but thet might make a standard thread lug too.

**COBALT** · 05-08-2003, 04:14 PM

Yeah, from what I remember you have to have special lug nuts that accomodate the plastic screws. I think you can get those at any NAPA, or at dealerships.

gr8scott51 · 05-08-2003, 05:37 PM

And yes, you do have to change your studs to the metrics for the metric lug nuts that externally threaded to accept the plastic 'nut'. Good luck, Scott

p.s. Maybe you can sell them on e-bay.

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2003, 07:35 PM

You don't have to change studs. This company sells lungnuts that have the american thread for our trucks and the metric outer threads to twist the palstic lugs onto.
http://www.jaeeagle.com/nutstrimrings.html

gmc67swb · 05-08-2003, 08:59 PM

does anyone know if those plastic center caps that require the threaded outer lug nuts will fit on an older rally off of an '86 blazer?

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2003, 09:48 PM

Yes...long as you use the newer style lugnuts. I put a set of old style ralleys on my 92 Chevy a few years back, but used the newer center caps.

Edmond · 05-09-2003, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Palf70Step
You don't have to change studs. This company sells lungnuts that have the american thread for our trucks and the metric outer threads to twist the palstic lugs onto.
http://www.jaeeagle.com/nutstrimrings.html

Thanks Palf70Step for the info!! That's a great help.

Cya,
Edmond

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05-08-2003, 04:14 PM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Yeah, from what I remember you have to have special lug nuts that accomodate the plastic screws. I think you can get those at any NAPA, or at dealerships. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-08-2003, 05:37 PM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	And yes, you do have to change your studs to the metrics for the metric lug nuts that externally threaded to accept the plastic 'nut'. Good luck, Scott p.s. Maybe you can sell them on e-bay. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-08-2003, 07:35 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	You don't have to change studs. This company sells lungnuts that have the american thread for our trucks and the metric outer threads to twist the palstic lugs onto. http://www.jaeeagle.com/nutstrimrings.html __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-08-2003, 08:59 PM	#7
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	does anyone know if those plastic center caps that require the threaded outer lug nuts will fit on an older rally off of an '86 blazer? __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

05-08-2003, 04:14 PM	#3
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	I believe you might have to change your studs on your axles and front end because those screw on to late model chevy lug nuts that are 14mm threads I think. I know they are metric but thet might make a standard thread lug too.

05-08-2003, 09:48 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Yes...long as you use the newer style lugnuts. I put a set of old style ralleys on my 92 Chevy a few years back, but used the newer center caps. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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