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crosby · 03-07-2006, 01:04 PM

anybody put the newer aluminum wheels on their 73-87 4x4? I am wondering how it would look, backspacing correct, etc. Got any pics? Thanks very much!!

jondancer · 01-30-2012, 10:07 PM

Anyone? Someone had to
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gchemist · 01-30-2012, 10:25 PM

The front hub will not fit through newer style rims. You can have a machine shop drill them, but I don't think they would be safe. Now if it's an 8 lug, the new wheels bolt on.

Greenlee · 01-30-2012, 11:14 PM

There is a picture of a clean blue one in the "How about some pics of 73-87 short beds" thread that looks great, and had me wanting to try this. I can't remember if it's 4x4. I was assuming it was because they are 6 lug wheels, but now that I hear they don't fit I wonder if it was 2wd with adapters. That thread is so long I'm not sure how to find it.
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cochino12 · 01-31-2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenlee

There is a picture of a clean blue one in the "How about some pics of 73-87 short beds" thread that looks great, and had me wanting to try this. I can't remember if it's 4x4. I was assuming it was because they are 6 lug wheels, but now that I hear they don't fit I wonder if it was 2wd with adapters. That thread is so long I'm not sure how to find it.
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That truck was 2wd and used adapters. Tonyss or something like that inthink

kunsan1987 · 02-29-2012, 06:39 PM

here ya go 83 c20 converted to 4x4 d44.Wheels off of a 2000 silverado.deeper back spacing does not interfere with brakes front or rear on mine atleast.The wheels and tires were free,BUT the conversion lugnuts from dorman were about $5 apiece.if you dont want the newer center caps just use your old lug nuts.
and no modification to the wheels or hubs was needed.

yousesteers · 02-29-2012, 09:06 PM

My 84 Crew Cab with wheels off 2005 Chevy 3/4 ton I used the conversion lug nuts think they were like $2.80 I know the whole set was less than $100 was gonna be about the same to convert all the studs over. Only modification I did was to cut the ****er out of the front hubcaps so they would fit over the hub no mods to the wheel or the hub itself

gchemist · 01-31-2012, 12:52 AM

Can you find a picture of the wheels?

03-07-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	newer alum wheels on 87 truck? anybody put the newer aluminum wheels on their 73-87 4x4? I am wondering how it would look, backspacing correct, etc. Got any pics? Thanks very much!! __________________ Crosby 1978 Chevrolet K10 stepside NH

01-30-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,194	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? Anyone? Someone had to Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2012, 10:25 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? The front hub will not fit through newer style rims. You can have a machine shop drill them, but I don't think they would be safe. Now if it's an 8 lug, the new wheels bolt on. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-30-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? There is a picture of a clean blue one in the "How about some pics of 73-87 short beds" thread that looks great, and had me wanting to try this. I can't remember if it's 4x4. I was assuming it was because they are 6 lug wheels, but now that I hear they don't fit I wonder if it was 2wd with adapters. That thread is so long I'm not sure how to find it. Posted via Mobile Device

02-29-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
kunsan1987 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: grass valley,ca Posts: 5	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? here ya go 83 c20 converted to 4x4 d44.Wheels off of a 2000 silverado.deeper back spacing does not interfere with brakes front or rear on mine atleast.The wheels and tires were free,BUT the conversion lugnuts from dorman were about $5 apiece.if you dont want the newer center caps just use your old lug nuts. and no modification to the wheels or hubs was needed. Attached Images

02-29-2012, 09:06 PM	#7
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? My 84 Crew Cab with wheels off 2005 Chevy 3/4 ton I used the conversion lug nuts think they were like $2.80 I know the whole set was less than $100 was gonna be about the same to convert all the studs over. Only modification I did was to cut the ****er out of the front hubcaps so they would fit over the hub no mods to the wheel or the hub itself Attached Images __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

01-31-2012, 12:52 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: newer alum wheels on 87 truck? Can you find a picture of the wheels? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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