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sleepertruck72 · 03-05-2009, 12:53 AM

I finally got the correct lug nuts to install hub caps on my 72 C20 w/ 2500HD wheels. I tried using the deeper 1 ton caps but they dont catch the threads. The other caps are too short and bump the axle. Should I use a spacer to push it out or try cutting down the 4" deep caps. I think it will tear them up but I just may try it. Anybody else have this problem ?

spinning wheels · 03-05-2009, 01:06 AM

Are you referring to the plastic caps?

Can you post photos? If they are the caps that I'm thinking of, I have a set of Chevy caps. They look kinda funky on my GMC.

sleepertruck72 · 03-05-2009, 02:18 AM

These are the caps. I am thinking about cutting down the bigger caps to be able to secure them to the lugnuts. They are too deep, but the other style is too short.

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2009, 10:17 AM

you can installyour old normal lugnuts to hold your rear wheeel on, then run the new lugnuts on top of them. The center bcaps won't be seated all the way down on the wheel, but they will go on.

**special-K** · 03-05-2009, 11:46 AM

You know those are dual wheel,right?

sleepertruck72 · 03-05-2009, 03:42 PM

Longhornman- I tried that but the lugnuts only catch a 1/4 turn so the ends up a little wobbly. I figured they would vibrate loose that way.

Special-k- I know they are dually caps. I figured they would work. I think Im gonna cut them with a dremel tool. If that doesnt work, I will do the way longhornman said.

Musclerodz · 03-05-2009, 07:49 PM

The non dual caps work perfectly with the conversion lug nuts and no modification

MXmaniac · 03-05-2009, 09:59 PM

I have the non-dually GMC caps on my C-20 and they fit perfect.

sleepertruck72 · 03-05-2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I cut off 3/8" and they fit great. My camera is tweeked so I cant take pics or I would post it. I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel. It took about 30 min. or so but it came out pretty clean. Thanks again

03-05-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	new model 8 lug hub caps question I finally got the correct lug nuts to install hub caps on my 72 C20 w/ 2500HD wheels. I tried using the deeper 1 ton caps but they dont catch the threads. The other caps are too short and bump the axle. Should I use a spacer to push it out or try cutting down the 4" deep caps. I think it will tear them up but I just may try it. Anybody else have this problem ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-05-2009, 01:06 AM	#2
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question Are you referring to the plastic caps? Can you post photos? If they are the caps that I'm thinking of, I have a set of Chevy caps. They look kinda funky on my GMC. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

03-05-2009, 02:18 AM	#3
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question These are the caps. I am thinking about cutting down the bigger caps to be able to secure them to the lugnuts. They are too deep, but the other style is too short. Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-05-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question you can installyour old normal lugnuts to hold your rear wheeel on, then run the new lugnuts on top of them. The center bcaps won't be seated all the way down on the wheel, but they will go on.

03-05-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question You know those are dual wheel,right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2009, 03:42 PM	#6
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question Longhornman- I tried that but the lugnuts only catch a 1/4 turn so the ends up a little wobbly. I figured they would vibrate loose that way. Special-k- I know they are dually caps. I figured they would work. I think Im gonna cut them with a dremel tool. If that doesnt work, I will do the way longhornman said. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-05-2009, 07:49 PM	#7
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question The non dual caps work perfectly with the conversion lug nuts and no modification __________________ Mike Redpath

03-05-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question I have the non-dually GMC caps on my C-20 and they fit perfect. __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

03-05-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: new model 8 lug hub caps question Thanks for all the replies. I cut off 3/8" and they fit great. My camera is tweeked so I cant take pics or I would post it. I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel. It took about 30 min. or so but it came out pretty clean. Thanks again __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71



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