Got some new wheels: Boss 338's in 20x10 and 20x8.5

[Hickup pickup]

Great job, finally someone paid attention!

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

Great job, finally someone paid attention!

I've paid close attention!
Now I'm just waiting for someone to donate some of these wheels to my CCSB

[Hickup pickup]

Bring it on over and I will test fit them for 80 or 90 thousand miles for ya!

Originally Posted by joe231

I've paid close attention!
Now I'm just waiting for someone to donate some of these wheels to my CCSB

[joe231]

Originally Posted by Hickup pickup

Bring it on over and I will test fit them for 80 or 90 thousand miles for ya!

[brossow]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks to picks from Hickup Pickup and a little R&D I think I have retooled the front rotors for my son's 86 Silverado. I am going to make a drawing and post it here too. Just in case anyone else buys some of the older revisions of these rims. Hopefully all this works, I will post results this weekend.

Looks great! I'm hoping you'll soon provide measurements that others could give to their friendly neighborhood machinist to accomplish this task.

[nlped]

Well, I finally had a day to work on my Blazer. I got the new front suspension and steering pieces/parts installed and put the wheels on. I used a tape measure to get the toe close, but haven't gotten the new M/C on because it didn't come with a new push rod (it's longer than the stock one) so I can't drive it yet.

Sorry about the shrub obstructing the pic, but I can't move it yet . I love the wheels on it though

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by brossow

Looks great! I'm hoping you'll soon provide measurements that others could give to their friendly neighborhood machinist to accomplish this task.

I will get this info as soon as I can, I left my notes at work and I had another more important project come up that looks like it will take all weekend. I got the tires mounted this morning too. bummer

[mcbassin]

You will need to cut approx. .38" off the spindle but didn't have to re-drill the cotter pin holes. I also ended up siliconing the center caps on the front like Hickup did. It sucks but I will order a spare set in case we lose or have to screw them up getting them off.





Here is the finished product:



Here is the rotor and dust cover drawing for the mod to make the wheels fit on the front.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Here is the rotor and dust cover drawing for the mod to make the wheels fit on the front.

Thanks! Beautiful truck!

[nlped]

Got my brakes & suspension on and the wheels worked out fantastic. I know...there only 18's, but the roads here suck and I tow a ski boat on occasion, so I went with them. They worked out perfectly with the McGaughy brake kits front & rear and fill the fenders really well.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by nlped

I know...there only 18's

Easy now, I prefer the 18's. Your blazer looks great!

[nlped]

Thanks, McBassin! I'm gonna snap a few more shots tomorrow.

[BossHogg69]

I also prefer 18's also on my lowered rides - btw, if anyone cares, yesterday I sent off my rear Boss 338 (in grey) 18x9.5's to get widened to 18x12 - a 335/30/18 tire will follow when the wheels get back. I'll post some pics when everything comes in.

nlped & mcbassin - both of your rides look great! Makes me want a squarebody again!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I also prefer 18's also on my lowered rides - btw, if anyone cares, yesterday I sent off my rear Boss 338 (in grey) 18x9.5's to get widened to 18x12 - a 335/30/18 tire will follow when the wheels get back. I'll post some pics when everything comes in.

nlped & mcbassin - both of your rides look great! Makes me want a squarebody again!

You prob already know, but 335-30-18's will be kind of short for the back-end of a truck @ < 26" tall.

[aggie91]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I also prefer 18's also on my lowered rides - btw, if anyone cares, yesterday I sent off my rear Boss 338 (in grey) 18x9.5's to get widened to 18x12 - a 335/30/18 tire will follow when the wheels get back. I'll post some pics when everything comes in.

nlped & mcbassin - both of your rides look great! Makes me want a squarebody again!

If you don't mind me asking, where did you send them to get them widened?

[jrcaprai]

I thought I'd chime in, as this same thing happened to me about 10 years ago with the American Eagle Alloy 211 Wheel. So this is Not the 1st time this has Happened. You'd think they would have resolved or checked this, the Second Time around?? I have actually been running without the Front Cap's this whole time... When I got the 211's, at Discount tire... they basically told me tuff Shiite! I thought about Machining the Rotors, but didn't want to go through the Hassel ... Now I'm thinking about going to the Top of AEA, sending a few emails and see if I get any response... I just Can't believe they did it a second time (That we Know of)

Anyone know any email addresses at American Eagle ????

[BossHogg69]

Originally Posted by aggie91

If you don't mind me asking, where did you send them to get them widened?

Talk to James at Weldcraft Wheels - www.weldcraftwheels.com

and yes, SCOTI, they are short but with the drop I'm gonna be running, they will work out okay. Plus, the tall .68 OD in my TREMEC 5spd with the 3.73's demanded a shorter tire so my solid roller big block would cruise without bucking and shuddering at highway speed in 5th gear.

I previously ran a 295/35/18 (26" tall) with a 7" rear drop on a '92 I used to have and it looked great, so I think the 26" tall tire will work out with a 7" rear drop on my '69 as well.

[60apache]

what do you guys think of this center cap?

[joe231]

Nice horn button!
Looks cool!

[60apache]

Originally Posted by joe231

Nice horn button!
Looks cool!

dammit I'm not lettin you play anymore.

[joe231]

[ksbrktracer]

Joes always lettin the cat out of the bag..............

[60apache]

hey you gotta admit its a cool look. I am actually thinking about getting 4 horn buttons and gluing them in.

[bguild]

just wanting to scrib to the thread.

[brossow]

Originally Posted by bguild

just wanting to scrib to the thread.

FYI (not being snotty at all; just a tip) -- you can subscribe to a thread without posting to it by using the Thread Tools menu at the top of the page.