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12-31-2014, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
Going to throw a set of newer Chevy 2500 rims on my truck and need to put a set of spacers on so that the caps clear the axle in the rear. Here's my dilemma. The studs on my 1970 C20 are ½". Is there a problem using the 1.5" spacers with 9/16" studs? I was going to buy the 9/16" lug nuts off eBay so the caps will work. I doubt there is any huge difference in the machining on the spacers. What do you guys think?
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12-31-2014, 06:24 PM | #2 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
I did the same thing with my Dana 60 to match the front width with disc brakes. I called the company (off eBay). And they sent the correct 1/2" ball lug nuts for the truck and spacer. Along with the 9/16" nuts for the wheels.
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12-31-2014, 06:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
Thank you sir! That's the answer I was hoping for. Happy New Year!
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12-31-2014, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
Here's a set of 32 1/2" lug nuts. Do you have a Dana or Eaton? I don't think you need spacers with an Eaton.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...ca7d34&vxp=mtr |
12-31-2014, 09:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
Those nuts look a little weird. I would recommend calling whoever you order from. I think they are a special lug nut (chambered at a different angle). I believe they were called a ball lug nut.
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12-31-2014, 09:31 PM | #6 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
The lug nuts in the eBay link are for using the Chevy/GMC 2500 or Hummer H2 aluminum wheels and the Chevy or GMC caps on trucks with 1/2" studs not for attaching spacers to the axle.
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01-01-2015, 12:02 PM | #7 |
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Re: 70 C20 Wheel Spacer Dilemma
Not real sure what 2500 rims you are using but if you can find center caps off of a Dually for your wheels, they are deeper and they clear the axle in the rear. Then you won't need spacers. Just a thought! I found Dually center caps and the external threaded lug nuts needed on Ebay for mine when I did it. Worked perfect!!!
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