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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
So I was at the swap meet yesterday and the salesman knew axactly what I was talking about and said they'd be ready soemtime next week he was from missorui(spl) Then said well you can add spacers..I said no I dont have room for spacers. He said well it was because the dust caps are from cheap places like advance auto and auto zone..I told him it was becasue the rotors needed turned down at the center where the wheel was slide over to center the wheel. He again said run spacers. At least he knew the wheels were being retooled..and had some what of a date..
On a side note did any one else try these on a 88-98 truck..I saw someone posted they wouldnt fit there either..I wold love to get a set for my 91 shorty project.. |
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Xwhatever # on group buy... i will need more back spacing on the rear if possible.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Here is what mine looks like, 20x8.5's front, and 20x10 rears!!
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Man those are awesome! I have always loved the Torque Thrust style wheels, but they are either the wrong lug pattern or not big enough.
So, how much did you pay for them?
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
those are *****in if you dont mind how much you pick those up for? lookin for wheels for my 67 swb but i want to go lower first 4/6 wonder if they would work?
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Well another weeks has gone by and I am still holding my breath.......
Anyone have word yet? I just ordered the CPP dropped spindles, dropped springs, sway bars and front end rebuild kit. I will be ready to put some tires on soon.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
looking really good.....
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Krawler00 do you have the 1 1/4 rotors in front and they still fit?
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Subscribed. Group Buy, I'm in!
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Ok Guys "WARNING" These wheels are not for the faint of heart!!!!
I just bought these for my 66 burb. The good- They fit and look great on the rear. The Bad, (I do have disc brake conversion.) In order to make these fit on the front the snout of the rotor will need to be machined down, and not just a little! You will need to find someone who can cone the end of the hub to fit into the two step downs in the wheel , then the fun begins, you will need to trim the spindle down as far as possible and re drill the cotter pin hole. Then you will need to cut the end off the dust cap untill it is a 1/16 from the spindle and then weld a cover (i used a fender washer) to fill the giant hole in the dust cap . next you will need to break off the tabs from the BOSS cap and test fit it over the spindle with the wheel installed,and then silicone it to the wheel, you may still need very thin spacer behind the wheel. If the guy in the pics didnt go through this he must have some other front end like a Camaro or Mustang II. Good luck if you buy these wheels.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Hick-up Pick-up, thanks for the detail. You're right sounds like a lot! Your Burb looks sweet!
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Thanks. By the way these are 20 x 8.5 (all 4)
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
The wheels look great. I'd be interested in hearing from some more people who have installed these on our trucks. It does sound like some work is needed. If its do-able, i'd be interested in a group buy also.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
After all that and I believe that they have been updated to for proper fitment, how do like the wheels.......looks and finish? I am looking to buy a set.
The Burb looks sweet! Thx! |
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Hickup pickup,... the '68 swb that I posted had a stock C10 pickup front suspension (bagged).
If I had known of all the problems,... I would have asked him for details. I was looking on the Boss Wheel website and checked out the "accessories section". They show all the different centercaps for all the Boss and Eagle Alloy wheels. I'm trying to determine if the centercap from a Boss 304 wheel will work. (part#3148-06) These are more "round" instead of flat like on the 338's. So if anyone has a set of Boss 301, 303, 304, 306, 307, or 308's,... could you please pull the centercap off and measure cap, or the bore of the wheel so I can see if these will interchange. I have sent an email to Boss Wheels,... but have not heard back from them. Thanks again for your detailed input. This is a little more complicated than the "Coy's cap spacer issue".
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
The cap selection may help the dust cover a little but, stock it is nearly 3/4 of an inch that needs to be eliminated and the machining of the rotor will still need to be done. The reason I indicate the cone shape is to keep the streangth in the hub, if you step machine it it will be very thin around the race and may break. Also you will still need to remove any clips and silicone the cap on, there is no room for the clips unless you run a thick spacer. I looked at other caps from BOSS and none will give you enough room.
I am not trying to scare you off these wheels (they are *****en) I am just trying to eliminate your futue frustration after a costly purchase. I paid $177.00 each for mine and was able to do the mods myself.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
What about using spacers on the front? It sounds like a lot less hassle than stated above if they will work...
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
they would need to be nearly 3/4 of an inch thick. plus I have a PB crossmember which pulls the wheels in about 2 inches per side and I have had to trim my fenders beyond the lip just to get them to clear when the bags are deflated so there is not much room for a spacer let alone a 3/4 inch spacer. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this is kinda what this website is all about!
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Have you got any close up pics of your rotors clearenced or the wheel on the rotor without the cap so we can see a little better about where the problem is? I have a '71 with a 4.5" static drop. I don't have a dropmember, so could I get a spacer and get a wheel with a bigger offset? Just curious.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
Sorry KMACD71 I already tried it on a 72 rotor, same problem. they may be ok on drums though , didn't try that though.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
i will post pics tomm. I have the deapest (and only avaliable) offset. it is basically the sams as the Coys.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
I got an email back from Boss Wheels tonight. They said that they are working on a new cap design,... but it won't be available for 4-6 weeks.
Maybe if everyone sends them an email,... they will correct the design flaws of this wheel.
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Re: Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5
OK I got the pix today.
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