12-15-2014, 02:00 PM | #1 |
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New guy...first post
Hi all,
New guy here and I'm looking forward to learning a lot from this project and from everyone on this forum. I just purchased a 1966 Suburban 4X4 as a "retirement" project! And yes, before anyone asks, I will post pictures as soon as possible. The first thing I did with the truck, however, was drop it off with the mechanic I use for some basic maintenance and a good checkout. I'm ordering some new wheels, and am unsure of the lug nut thread size so I can order the correct lug nuts. The hubs are 8 lug and I'm guessing the thread size is 7/16 x 20? Thanks for any help you can provide...I'm trying not to pester the mechanic with too many questions at this point so he can actually work! |
12-15-2014, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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Re: New guy...first post
Wecome! Im in Fountain Valley. There is a ton of great info here! Post pics of your new toy!
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12-15-2014, 05:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: New guy...first post
Don't have a clue myself but I am sure someone will give you the info...just want to say welcome from a semi new to the site 65 panel guy using a couple of builds to ease me through retirement as well. I am just over in Riverside so were almost neighbors. jon
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12-15-2014, 06:22 PM | #4 |
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We could have a So-cal panel/suburban meet!
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12-15-2014, 07:26 PM | #5 |
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I'd be good with a SoCal meet, I'm looking forward to learning more from other owners before I dive into this project...
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12-15-2014, 11:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: New guy...first post
Most 8 lugs wheel studs are 9/16".
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12-16-2014, 11:11 AM | #7 |
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It must of been a convertion to 8 lug, all suburbans I've seen are 1/2 ton with 6 lugs.
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12-16-2014, 11:15 AM | #8 |
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I've seen 8 lug on some of the longer ones. That's why we need pics!
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12-16-2014, 11:50 AM | #9 |
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Being a 4x4, someone might have swapped in later model 3/4 or 1 ton axles that are 8 lug. If they are 1/2 ton 4x4 axles, then the stud would be 7/16".
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12-16-2014, 01:18 PM | #10 |
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Thanks everyone for your feedback...the truck is still at the shop so I haven't been able to check the thread size myself or post pics, but I will as soon as possible. Based on the VIN, it is a factory 4X4, but I don't know if anyone swapped axles.
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