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chickenwing · 09-09-2005, 01:04 PM

I want to put a 1/2" wheel spacer between the drum and the rim. That will widen out the track a bit and have the wheel closer to the outer edge of the bedside. Narrow track = lil' red wagon look. Might could put some beefy tires on it to make it look better but my tires are brand new and can not justify gettin rid of em over looks. Pretty sure the spacer would eleminate cutting out the center cap too. As said earlier I just double lugged the tires and avoided cutting my center cap.

72 longhorn BB · 09-09-2005, 01:46 PM

So as spacers, you used double lugs?

I was just about to ask where I could buy 1/2' spacers for them.

Honestly, I never knew they could be bought, but if you are using doulbe lugs, it sounds like it achieves the same thing.

So do you first mount a lug backwards and thread it all the way in, so the 60 degree chamfer contacts the rim,

then put the rim on,

then but the outer lugs on?

am I getting this right?

-Chuck

cheyenne10 · 09-09-2005, 01:56 PM

I beleive what chickenwing does is use double lugs on stud to get cap out away from wheel hub. I would like to see pics of how this looks and is done.

Wheel spacer would go between wheel and brake drum to widen the wheel track as the offset on this wheels is more inboard than stock.

So to recap, wheel spacer widens stance and double lugs allow caps to be bolted on without cutting center of cap.

72 longhorn BB · 09-09-2005, 02:09 PM

I just visited the website mentioned above.

7/16" aluminum plate spacer $9.99ea

double lugs act as a spacer for the cap, but wont that make a gap between the outer edge of the cap and the wheel?

special "outer thread" lugs which black plastic cap nuts thread on to - same website $1.29 ea.

got it !

Are those competitive prices or can they be gotten locally for less?

I think I'll be good to go after this

thanks!

cheyenne10 · 09-09-2005, 02:15 PM

Got my lugs off ebay slightly cheaper. Make sure to watch shipping costs. I also believe local tire shops should have them/get them. Went to 1 local Les Schwab tire and got the "deer in teh headlights stare" and no not made!! A few lonely evening minutes on ebay and they were mine.

chickenwing · 09-09-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 longhorn BB

I just visited the website mentioned above.

7/16" aluminum plate spacer $9.99ea

double lugs act as a spacer for the cap, but wont that make a gap between the outer edge of the cap and the wheel?
thanks!

Uhmm... Those spacers are 7/32", a fuzz over a 1/4". Yes, the double lugs do leave a space but you cant see it till you are right up on it. Does not look bad IMO. If you do find a 1/2" 8 lug spacer, post where it is please. Anyone think doubleing up the 7/32" spacer would be a bad idea?

09-09-2005, 01:46 PM	#27
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	I think I get it So as spacers, you used double lugs? I was just about to ask where I could buy 1/2' spacers for them. Honestly, I never knew they could be bought, but if you are using doulbe lugs, it sounds like it achieves the same thing. So do you first mount a lug backwards and thread it all the way in, so the 60 degree chamfer contacts the rim, then put the rim on, then but the outer lugs on? am I getting this right? -Chuck

09-09-2005, 01:56 PM	#28
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	2 Issues I beleive what chickenwing does is use double lugs on stud to get cap out away from wheel hub. I would like to see pics of how this looks and is done. Wheel spacer would go between wheel and brake drum to widen the wheel track as the offset on this wheels is more inboard than stock. So to recap, wheel spacer widens stance and double lugs allow caps to be bolted on without cutting center of cap. __________________ Bob

09-09-2005, 02:09 PM	#29
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Okay, thanks alot I just visited the website mentioned above. 7/16" aluminum plate spacer $9.99ea double lugs act as a spacer for the cap, but wont that make a gap between the outer edge of the cap and the wheel? special "outer thread" lugs which black plastic cap nuts thread on to - same website $1.29 ea. got it ! Are those competitive prices or can they be gotten locally for less? I think I'll be good to go after this thanks! __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

09-09-2005, 02:15 PM	#30
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	lugs Got my lugs off ebay slightly cheaper. Make sure to watch shipping costs. I also believe local tire shops should have them/get them. Went to 1 local Les Schwab tire and got the "deer in teh headlights stare" and no not made!! A few lonely evening minutes on ebay and they were mine. __________________ Bob

09-09-2005, 01:04 PM	#26
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I want to put a 1/2" wheel spacer between the drum and the rim. That will widen out the track a bit and have the wheel closer to the outer edge of the bedside. Narrow track = lil' red wagon look. Might could put some beefy tires on it to make it look better but my tires are brand new and can not justify gettin rid of em over looks. Pretty sure the spacer would eleminate cutting out the center cap too. As said earlier I just double lugged the tires and avoided cutting my center cap.



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