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03-23-2010, 07:39 PM | #1 |
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Re: Boss 338 Wheels **GROUP BUY**
Im still a little confused or retarded or both. Laviticus you wrote that they still didn't fit. Is that the 20" or the 18"s? So, this group buy is for the new version, with the modes so we DON'T have to use a spacer and it fits the hub on the front right?
I want (2x) 18x8 and (2x) 18x9.5 in grey to go on my '71 frame with stock rotors. I am getting CPP's Modular Dropped Spindles, with lowered springs. Also is there any issue with the Shipping address being different than the Billing address. Since I am working in a different state with the Army.
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03-23-2010, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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I did get some funny looks driving back into town with 20's on the front and 15" Cragars on the rear though, maybe it will catch on as the new fad....man I sure hope not
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03-23-2010, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: Boss 338 Wheels **GROUP BUY**
Brent,
You know, it may have just been my rotors, since no one else has test fit a set yet. Not sure where my rotors are from, they were replaced before I bought the truck. Only time will tell. And I didn't take it as you were saying they should fit, no worries. And I'm sorry if I came across a little miffed earlier, like I said, its been one of those days.
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03-23-2010, 08:01 PM | #4 |
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coooome on rears!! (crossing fingers)
Someone posted some pictures of a Black truck with these wheels but they look like they fit under the fenders and not inside....or is it just my eyes? I want to bag my truck but those pictures dont look like it'd work. |
03-23-2010, 08:25 PM | #5 |
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Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see.
And the bad news, as if this day wasn't frustrating enough , let the pictures do the talking. How I missed this until just now, I have no clue!
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03-23-2010, 09:40 PM | #6 | |
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03-23-2010, 10:03 PM | #7 |
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Yeah, I am trying to find some 1/2" spacers right now. Any recommendations on a dealer that can overnight them in 5x5 lug pattern?
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03-23-2010, 11:35 PM | #8 |
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1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....
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03-23-2010, 11:40 PM | #9 |
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Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)
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03-24-2010, 02:58 AM | #10 | |
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You can't even start the threads with the 1/4" spacer, so either way you need em. The front was even questionable with no spacer, might consider longer studs on the front and back. I am looking at a 1" bolt on spacer with studs cause I think I have the room to move out at least an inch in the rear.
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03-29-2010, 04:35 PM | #11 | |
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Also, any new information on the fitment with the 1/2"spacer? Thanks, Michael |
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03-23-2010, 08:29 PM | #12 |
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please tell me that's just a bad reflection....
I had to look at it for a few minutes... |
03-23-2010, 08:35 PM | #13 |
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Man, I wish it was a bad reflection, I really wish it was!
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03-23-2010, 08:30 PM | #14 |
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do you have a picture of the outter edge clearance? Will it tuck inside fender (bagged) even with a spacer?
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03-23-2010, 08:37 PM | #15 |
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I will check right now, I was checking the inside clearance when I noticed my sweet paint job on my wheel and had to walk away from it for a minute cause I was a little
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03-23-2010, 08:50 PM | #16 |
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Leviticus, I have tubed my bed 1 3/4 towards the center of the bed. Do you think that I would have enought room to run them on a 72? With no spacer....
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I may go for a 1/2" or ? spacer cause its still pretty close. And Jack, there should be no issues with tucking from what I can see with a 1/4 to 1/2" spacer.
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03-23-2010, 08:57 PM | #18 |
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If you mini-tubbed 1.75" & are running a 72 length housing, the 'math' says you should be good. I had 1.75" mini-tubs w/20x10" wheels (5.50" back spacing) using the shorter pre-70 housing & they fit. You're adding .750 each side on housing length & offsetting it w/similar additional back space for the wheels.
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03-23-2010, 09:25 PM | #20 |
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They were 295-40-20's.
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So for my sake and everyone else watching this, the new design will fit the front? The rear will fit also on our trucks but will require a spacer depending on what year rear you have? Any mention of a group buy on spacers from the same guy that is ordering the wheels? Just thought I'd check. Thanks for all the info also.
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03-23-2010, 09:36 PM | #22 |
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You think that you could have run a bigger tire? Say a 315/35/20??
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03-23-2010, 10:03 PM | #23 |
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was going to wait on the chrome. but has anybody seen these grey rims on a silver truck? The price keeps trying to convince me they would look pretty good?
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03-23-2010, 11:51 PM | #24 |
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I'm definetly interested in a set. I will wait for the chrome to be available. My suburban is in the paint shop as we speak, and I have some time to kill anyways... Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!
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