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68Stepbed · 04-09-2007, 08:32 AM

BTW 6-lug trucks have 7/16" studs and 5-lug trucks are 1/2" threads.

Evans · 04-09-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

You can also screw these on with a 1/4"x20 self tapping screw from the backside of the wheel through the original center cap bolt holes. The newer centers have long stems on the back with plugs in them. Take out the plugs and the stems are hollow. Then you can use chrome lug nuts to hold the wheels on.

I have detailed pics of how I installed these if you want them. I just don't have them on my computer at work. I'll have to get them later.

68... post them please or send to me at erohrbaugh@verizon.net

Thanks guys !!!

68Stepbed · 04-09-2007, 12:44 PM

Evans I found the thread I made a while back about this. These are for 5-lug wheels but the process is the same for the 6-luggers.

LINKY

68wip · 04-09-2007, 02:00 PM

Here is what I have, I'm happy with it. I just bought the decals at a swap meet and placed them over the 4x4 on the cup.

Evans · 04-09-2007, 04:39 PM

Matt , Thank you !!! Awesome !!!

Gray Ghost · 04-09-2007, 07:00 PM

I'd like to see that Matt. I have never been much of a fan of those plastic caps like on the wife's S-10...too easy to lose.

bryanw1968 · 04-09-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Elk

I'd like to see that Matt. I have never been much of a fan of those plastic caps like on the wife's S-10...too easy to lose.

Check it out..

Gray Ghost · 04-09-2007, 07:18 PM

Sweet....thanks for the pic....is this the screw mount?

Gray Ghost · 04-09-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Check it out..

Wow, that's sharp! I am going to order a set of those right now! How didja mount yours?

Evans · 04-09-2007, 07:50 PM

Just bought a set of 4 off e-bay .... seller has 3 more sets available.... $50 shipped

Gray Ghost · 04-09-2007, 08:58 PM

Can you PM me his username? I got sidetracked by dinner.

Evans · 04-09-2007, 09:54 PM

PM sent

**PICKMUP** · 04-09-2007, 11:29 PM

I may have some of these left...limited supply
$40 set + shipping

Gray Ghost · 04-10-2007, 12:04 AM

Thanks, got mine ordered. Glad this solution popped up, thanks for the item number.

NONHOG · 04-13-2007, 03:19 PM

Hey PICKMUP ,
are those new or used ?
do you have a showroom ? I'm not too far from Olympia
I could easily drill holes to attach something like that in my Toyota wheels
assuming they're screw holes in back of the caps

Anybody got custom caps on there steel wheels ?
p.s. i'm NOT using the toy center caps
I think with the right caps and some skinney 16" trim rings and some silver
paint , or black or maybe even body color ?
whata you guys think ?

fatboys69 · 04-13-2007, 07:53 PM

I was running the late model centers until I changed out to TT2.
on the back side there should be 6 "risers" that have "caps" in the ends,
remove everyother one and the they can be bolted thru the existing bolt holes ( the tapped ones used for the original centers ) directly to the wheels. If I remember correctly it takes a #12 sheetmetal screw. Just don't overtighten or it will split the plastic. I still have the caps and wheels, so if you need a pic to better explain the process, just let me know.

fatboys69 · 04-16-2007, 08:44 AM

Here is a pic of the back of the late model centers and how I attached them.
The screw come in from the back side of the rim and go thru to the centercap.
That way you don't have to run the special lugnuts, you can use a regular tapered seat chrome lugnut.

Gray Ghost · 04-16-2007, 09:10 AM

Thanks for that pic, it helps a lot! I am getting mine this week...can't wait to mount them.

Gray Ghost · 04-22-2007, 08:58 AM

I got mine yesterday....

Evans · 04-22-2007, 09:57 AM

Looks GREAT !!!

Captain Knievel · 04-22-2007, 01:00 PM

Mods: Any chance this topic either 1) already exists in FAQ, or 2) Can be added? It's a very popular topic in the 6-lug club.

Gray Ghost · 04-22-2007, 01:12 PM

Sure was easy....just pulled out all six caps and picked three to mount the screws from behind the wheel. Took me less than 20 minutes time to swap them all.

04-09-2007, 08:32 AM	#26
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 2wd center cap ??? BTW 6-lug trucks have 7/16" studs and 5-lug trucks are 1/2" threads. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-09-2007, 12:44 PM	#28
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Evans I found the thread I made a while back about this. These are for 5-lug wheels but the process is the same for the 6-luggers. LINKY __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:40 PM.

04-09-2007, 02:00 PM	#29
68wip Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal City, MO Posts: 106	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Here is what I have, I'm happy with it. I just bought the decals at a swap meet and placed them over the 4x4 on the cup. Attached Images

04-09-2007, 04:39 PM	#30
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Matt , Thank you !!! Awesome !!!

04-09-2007, 07:00 PM	#31
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I'd like to see that Matt. I have never been much of a fan of those plastic caps like on the wife's S-10...too easy to lose. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-09-2007, 07:18 PM	#33
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Sweet....thanks for the pic....is this the screw mount? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 04-09-2007 at 07:19 PM.

04-09-2007, 07:50 PM	#35
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Just bought a set of 4 off e-bay .... seller has 3 more sets available.... $50 shipped

04-09-2007, 08:58 PM	#36
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Can you PM me his username? I got sidetracked by dinner. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 04-09-2007 at 08:58 PM.

04-09-2007, 09:54 PM	#37
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? PM sent

04-09-2007, 11:29 PM	#38
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I may have some of these left...limited supply $40 set + shipping Attached Images

04-10-2007, 12:04 AM	#39
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Thanks, got mine ordered. Glad this solution popped up, thanks for the item number. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-13-2007, 03:19 PM	#40
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Hey PICKMUP , are those new or used ? do you have a showroom ? I'm not too far from Olympia I could easily drill holes to attach something like that in my Toyota wheels assuming they're screw holes in back of the caps Anybody got custom caps on there steel wheels ? p.s. i'm NOT using the toy center caps I think with the right caps and some skinney 16" trim rings and some silver paint , or black or maybe even body color ? whata you guys think ? Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-13-2007, 07:53 PM	#41
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I was running the late model centers until I changed out to TT2. on the back side there should be 6 "risers" that have "caps" in the ends, remove everyother one and the they can be bolted thru the existing bolt holes ( the tapped ones used for the original centers ) directly to the wheels. If I remember correctly it takes a #12 sheetmetal screw. Just don't overtighten or it will split the plastic. I still have the caps and wheels, so if you need a pic to better explain the process, just let me know.

04-16-2007, 08:44 AM	#42
fatboys69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, Tennessee Posts: 447	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Here is a pic of the back of the late model centers and how I attached them. The screw come in from the back side of the rim and go thru to the centercap. That way you don't have to run the special lugnuts, you can use a regular tapered seat chrome lugnut. Attached Images

04-16-2007, 09:10 AM	#43
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Thanks for that pic, it helps a lot! I am getting mine this week...can't wait to mount them. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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04-22-2007, 08:58 AM	#44
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? I got mine yesterday.... __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-22-2007, 09:57 AM	#45
Evans Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallastown , Pa Posts: 261	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Looks GREAT !!!

04-22-2007, 01:00 PM	#46
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Mods: Any chance this topic either 1) already exists in FAQ, or 2) Can be added? It's a very popular topic in the 6-lug club. __________________ 1970 C10 Last edited by Captain Knievel; 04-22-2007 at 01:06 PM.

04-22-2007, 01:12 PM	#47
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 2wd center cap ??? Sure was easy....just pulled out all six caps and picked three to mount the screws from behind the wheel. Took me less than 20 minutes time to swap them all. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

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