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TxSqueeze · 05-30-2010, 08:56 PM

Hmmm, could have sworn I read a thread where a guy mounting his 18's had to machine his hub on the side AND the front, and then had to cut an 1/8" off the spindle. (1.25" rotor) If that's all I have to do is grind the hub and cut a little bit off the clips of the caps, I'll probably be getting the 18's for sure.

Do you know if I have to run a different caliper with a 1" rotor though?

brossow · 05-30-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Hmmm, could have sworn I read a thread where a guy mounting his 18's had to machine his hub on the side AND the front, and then had to cut an 1/8" off the spindle. (1.25" rotor) If that's all I have to do is grind the hub and cut a little bit off the clips of the caps, I'll probably be getting the 18's for sure.

Do you know if I have to run a different caliper with a 1" rotor though?

With 60+ pages of posts about these wheels just between this thread and the other, it's easy to get confused.

TxSqueeze · 05-30-2010, 09:01 PM

Yeh, that's no joke! It's almost where what you can do and what you can't do are the same now!!

heymoe · 06-01-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Hmmm, could have sworn I read a thread where a guy mounting his 18's had to machine his hub on the side AND the front, and then had to cut an 1/8" off the spindle. (1.25" rotor) If that's all I have to do is grind the hub and cut a little bit off the clips of the caps, I'll probably be getting the 18's for sure.

Do you know if I have to run a different caliper with a 1" rotor though?

This is correct. With 1.25 rotor you will need to taper the front of the spindle to match the bore of the wheel plus run a small spacer to get the cap to fit or modify the cap. I have the -2 18's installed on my 67. I believe on the original post it is explained in great detail. You can cut the spindle to help with clearance for the cap but I choose not to cut the spindle and have a small spacer made to fit cap on.

heymoe · 06-01-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by heymoe

This is correct. With 1.25 rotor you will need to taper the front of the spindle to match the bore of the wheel plus run a small spacer to get the cap to fit or modify the cap. I have the -2 18's installed on my 67. I believe on the original post it is explained in great detail. You can cut the spindle to help with clearance for the cap but I choose not to cut the spindle and have a small spacer made to fit cap on.

Here is the link for the original post that talks about the issues with the -2 wheels. Mine played out exactly like this. Hope this helps.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=352320&page=2

brossow · 06-01-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by heymoe

This is correct. With 1.25 rotor you will need to taper the front of the spindle to match the bore of the wheel plus run a small spacer to get the cap to fit or modify the cap. I have the -2 18's installed on my 67. I believe on the original post it is explained in great detail. You can cut the spindle to help with clearance for the cap but I choose not to cut the spindle and have a small spacer made to fit cap on.

Thanks for that clarification. When I replied previously I misread the question. I corrected my post accordingly.

k5hart · 06-01-2010, 05:39 PM

Hellbent - I think sublvr has two sets of 18's for sale in the classified section ready to ship. Not sure of the spacing though. I guess I won't be the only one in the area with a set if you get some!

TxSqueeze · 06-01-2010, 06:17 PM

I've tried calling HID Solutions with no luck and no returned calls. I need to cancel my order and get my money back ASAP.

67goatman455 · 06-01-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

I've tried calling HID Solutions with no luck and no returned calls. I need to cancel my order and get my money back ASAP.

I called them 2-3 times today and thy answered every time...? he said that there was one person before me that hadn't gotten there wheels yet and mine should ship within a week. I was just really hoping on getting them before this weekends big truck show. Good things come to those who wait.

mrh33916 · 06-01-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67goatman455

I called them 2-3 times today and thy answered every time...? he said that there was one person before me that hadn't gotten there wheels yet and mine should ship within a week. I was just really hoping on getting them before this weekends big truck show. Good things come to those who wait.

I hope I'm the one ahead of you,

I placed my order back in April

brossow · 06-01-2010, 08:50 PM

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I hope I'm the one ahead of you,

I placed my order back in April

I hope I'm ahead of all y'all -- I'm the one who got this group buy started in the first place and I'm still waiting on my front rims.

*Sublvr72* · 06-02-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

I've tried calling HID Solutions with no luck and no returned calls. I need to cancel my order and get my money back ASAP.

Sorry, I had to take the afternoon off. Shoot me an email or PM, I can get to those a lot quicker than phone calls

k5hart · 06-10-2010, 09:37 PM

Finally got mine on the truck.

brossow · 06-10-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

Finally got mine on the truck.

Very nice! Latest word on my 20x8.5 chrome fronts is they're not even in production and no ETA. Should have gone with grey....

TxSqueeze · 06-10-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

Finally got mine on the truck.

What size tires are you running?

Hellbent · 06-11-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by k5hart

Finally got mine on the truck.

Suuhweeet.... Lookin good!

05-30-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Hmmm, could have sworn I read a thread where a guy mounting his 18's had to machine his hub on the side AND the front, and then had to cut an 1/8" off the spindle. (1.25" rotor) If that's all I have to do is grind the hub and cut a little bit off the clips of the caps, I'll probably be getting the 18's for sure. Do you know if I have to run a different caliper with a 1" rotor though? __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress Last edited by TxSqueeze; 05-30-2010 at 08:58 PM.

05-30-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Yeh, that's no joke! It's almost where what you can do and what you can't do are the same now!! __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-01-2010, 05:39 PM	#7
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Hellbent - I think sublvr has two sets of 18's for sale in the classified section ready to ship. Not sure of the spacing though. I guess I won't be the only one in the area with a set if you get some! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

06-01-2010, 06:17 PM	#8
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I've tried calling HID Solutions with no luck and no returned calls. I need to cancel my order and get my money back ASAP. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-10-2010, 09:37 PM	#13
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Finally got mine on the truck. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina



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