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Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Ok, guys,

A little redneck machining aka a grinder and they slid right on!! Looks like the fronts are solved, now onto the rears.

Before and after, you only have to take a little off, not much.

Havent tried the new revised center cap yet but will let you know in a few.

6D8_C10 · 03-31-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Ok, guys,

A little redneck machining aka a grinder and they slid right on!! Looks like the fronts are solved, now onto the rears.

Before and after, you only have to take a little off, not much.

Havent tried the new revised center cap yet but will let you know in a few.

Leviticus, is that with 1 1/2 rotor with 2 7/8 diameter?
What version is that? -2AA
What wheel is it for the 18s or the 20s?
If it is 20, will it be same mod for 18s?

smith2481 · 03-31-2010, 08:45 AM

that is what I am asking if that is all I have to do with the 18s I dont mind that a bit I am all for getting them if not too much work

brossow · 03-31-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 6D8_C10

Leviticus, is that with 1 1/2 rotor with 2 7/8 diameter?
What version is that? -2AA
What wheel is it for the 18s or the 20s?
If it is 20, will it be same mod for 18s?

Those are the revised 20s (-3-AA part #) as shown in his thread here. His hub seems to have been significantly thicker than those on my stock 1.25" rotors. (The measurements from my digital caliper are posted elsewhere in this thread.) No idea why his would have been different, but there ya have it. Measure before ordering because YMMV.

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Originally Posted by smith2481

that is what I am asking if that is all I have to do with the 18s I dont mind that a bit I am all for getting them if not too much work

As I said in response to your PM, the 18s will require significant machine work on the hubs to make them fit as documented in the other thread. Leviticus just hit his with a grinder to knock down a bit on the edge. For some reason his hubs were apparently a lot thicker than mine, specs for which are posted elsewhere in this thread.

6D8_C10 · 03-31-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brossow

As I said in response to your PM, the 18s will require significant machine work on the hubs to make them fit as documented in the other thread. Leviticus just hit his with a grinder to knock down a bit on the edge. For some reason his hubs were apparently a lot thicker than mine, specs for which are posted elsewhere in this thread.

I guess I will have to read both threads again.
Damn, they have both gotton so big it takes forever to find what you are looking for.

smith2481 · 03-31-2010, 09:42 AM

Oh well I will take my chances and go ahead and get them I will make them work one way or the other lol thanks for everything guys

mrh33916 · 04-23-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leviticus

Ok, guys,

A little redneck machining aka a grinder and they slid right on!! Looks like the fronts are solved, now onto the rears.

Before and after, you only have to take a little off, not much.

Havent tried the new revised center cap yet but will let you know in a few.

Leviticus posted this on page 7,

If this is all that's needed I can live with a little grinding,

smith2481 · 04-23-2010, 06:12 AM

that is what I am going to do with my hubs when I get my wheels

brossow · 04-23-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mrh33916

Leviticus posted this on page 7,

If this is all that's needed I can live with a little grinding,

Just very irritating that after all the hype and all the wait we STILL have to grind the hubs or use spacers. I don't get it. If everyone is happy to grind away, why didn't y'all do it six months ago instead of waiting for the revised rims?

VA72C10 · 04-23-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

Just very irritating that after all the hype and all the wait we STILL have to grind the hubs or use spacers. I don't get it. If everyone is happy to grind away, why didn't y'all do it six months ago instead of waiting for the revised rims?

It appears the grinding now is very minimal and something that most anyone with a cheap grinder could accomplish. Before it looked to be something you had to take to a machine shop to have a good amount of material removed.

That being said, BOSS really shot themselves in the foot with this one. The good news is it will keep the number of trucks running these down somewhat so you won't have as many people with the same rims....

Beatcoaster · 04-23-2010, 10:08 PM

I wish they would/could get it right with the 6 lug 330's for my 69, I would be a definite customer...

*Sublvr72* · 04-23-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Beatcoaster

I wish they would/could get it right with the 6 lug 330's for my 69, I would be a definite customer...

what's wrong with the 330's?

Beatcoaster · 04-24-2010, 02:38 PM

I am assumming I would need to get my new front rotors cut for the bore size like all the others, no?

I was also told by a local dealer the offset/bs is wrong for my truck and I would need some large spacers(especially in the rear) that wouldn't be smart to install...

Are they wrong?

Beatcoaster · 04-23-2010, 10:35 PM

double post...

03-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Ok, guys, A little redneck machining aka a grinder and they slid right on!! Looks like the fronts are solved, now onto the rears. Before and after, you only have to take a little off, not much. Havent tried the new revised center cap yet but will let you know in a few. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

03-31-2010, 08:45 AM	#3
smith2481 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Millwood, WV Posts: 119	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY that is what I am asking if that is all I have to do with the 18s I dont mind that a bit I am all for getting them if not too much work

03-31-2010, 09:42 AM	#6
smith2481 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Millwood, WV Posts: 119	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Oh well I will take my chances and go ahead and get them I will make them work one way or the other lol thanks for everything guys

04-23-2010, 06:12 AM	#8
smith2481 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Millwood, WV Posts: 119	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY that is what I am going to do with my hubs when I get my wheels

04-23-2010, 10:08 PM	#11
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I wish they would/could get it right with the 6 lug 330's for my 69, I would be a definite customer...

04-24-2010, 02:38 PM	#13
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I am assumming I would need to get my new front rotors cut for the bore size like all the others, no? I was also told by a local dealer the offset/bs is wrong for my truck and I would need some large spacers(especially in the rear) that wouldn't be smart to install... Are they wrong?

04-23-2010, 10:35 PM	#14
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY double post... Last edited by Beatcoaster; 04-23-2010 at 10:35 PM.



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