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WhiteStar · 12-29-2006, 04:43 AM

Anyone know if the late model 6 lug wheels off a yukon or suburban 3/4 ton will work on a 69 GMC w/6lugs..Thanks In Advance

Aarons72s · 12-29-2006, 05:33 AM

Yes and no. And you do mean 1/2 ton right? 3/4 ton is 8 lug. Bolt pattern the same but the center hole in the wheels is a smaller diametter than ours. You either have to machine the hole larger or pullyour axles and hubs and have them machined down. Sorry.

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2006, 05:41 AM

then the backspacing is way off and it'll look retarded in some people's eyes

WhiteStar · 12-29-2006, 09:27 AM

Ok, well they are only like 6" wide so not sure how retarded back spacing could look. And yes Its a Half ton 6 lug. I was just Thinking some of these wheels off Ebay New Pull Offs Might be Neat,Getting centers machined would be no biggee.

pkj · 12-29-2006, 11:38 AM

the main problem i ran into was the flat style center cap would not fit back on. it hit the bearing hubs on the front. after using the right adapters i was happy with the look and backspace. in my case machining the senters was a waste, but i was using a tahoe wheel with flat center cap.

glock35ipsc · 12-29-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteStar

Ok, well they are only like 6" wide so not sure how retarded back spacing could look.

The rim width is not the issue with backspacing, it is the distance from the inside edge of the rim to the flange. They look as if they sit waaaay in and like Andy said, they look retarded.

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And yes Its a Half ton 6 lug.

I think Aarons72s was implying that a newer model 3/4 ton would be 8-lug, so you want to look for the half-ton wheels cause they are 6 lug.

centsless · 12-29-2006, 02:06 PM

I bolted a set of 15x8 truck rallys to my Escalade. It looked kinda neat, but they stuck out about a half inch, and the fronts would not clear the calipers. The bolt pattern is the same, but there are backspacing issues, and the newer wheels do have a smaller center hole.

**jerry moss** · 12-29-2006, 07:20 PM

a buddy of mine put a set on his 68 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd, he had adapters custom made and they look pretty good but it cost way too much money. next time i see him, i'll shoot some pics.

smbrouss70 · 01-07-2007, 02:09 PM

If somebody has done this, please post up some pics! I'm thinking these Yukon wheels wouldn't look bad (with the right spacers) as a interim wheel till I can afford the ones I really want.

jimmydean · 01-07-2007, 02:22 PM

I was looking at 17" Escalade wheels and still might get them. The issue is the back spacing. The "good" wheel spacers are $80 a pair + shipping, so the $150 set of wheels ends up being more like $350 and it's no longer such a good deal.

I have been told two different sizes. Some say 2" spacers front and rear, some say 2" rear, 1.5" front. I think with the disc brake upgrade on my truck adds an inch overall to the front, so the 2"/1.5" setup would be best.

BTW, those wheels look great and would be cool for sure.

pkj · 01-08-2007, 09:03 AM

look at my post "posting pics help" you will see the 20 inch wheels on a 68. the rear requires a 2" spacer. the pic shows the front with a 1 1/4" spacer. that spacer will not be needed when i change to disc brakes. main reason for front spacer is the bearing hub sticks out to far for center cap to clear. when i go disc i dont know what to expect with the hub. if it sticks out to far i have an idea to modify the center caps and still look clean. bottom line is these whees will work. trucks after 68 have a wider reaend so less spacing if any will be required. one thing people should keep in mind is the 07 gm trucks have a differant backspace then the 06 and down. ir you run with no spacers you will have to machine the centers of the rim to a larger size. about 50 bucks. one last thing if you do this dont use "spacers" use 6 lug to 6 lug adapters. look at the front end of a gm dually yhey have adapters from the factory.

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2007, 03:33 PM

late 70 was when the wider rear started.

FarmTruk · 01-08-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkj

look at my post "posting pics help" you will see the 20 inch wheels on a 68. the rear requires a 2" spacer. the pic shows the front with a 1 1/4" spacer. that spacer will not be needed when i change to disc brakes. main reason for front spacer is the bearing hub sticks out to far for center cap to clear. when i go disc i dont know what to expect with the hub. if it sticks out to far i have an idea to modify the center caps and still look clean. bottom line is these whees will work. trucks after 68 have a wider reaend so less spacing if any will be required. one thing people should keep in mind is the 07 gm trucks have a differant backspace then the 06 and down. ir you run with no spacers you will have to machine the centers of the rim to a larger size. about 50 bucks. one last thing if you do this dont use "spacers" use 6 lug to 6 lug adapters. look at the front end of a gm dually yhey have adapters from the factory.

posting pics for pkj...

chevydog66 · 01-09-2007, 10:50 PM

Farmtruk, those wheels look KEWL!!

FarmTruk · 01-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Yep they do. Wish they were mine. The truck belongs to another member, PKJ. I just posted some pics for him.

But yer right. They look ALOT better than I expected too.

djw32 · 01-10-2007, 09:34 PM

pkj,
What size tire are you running? If I was going to run these rims on a 1970 swb truck, do I need the front spacer?

Your truck looks good!

pkj · 01-11-2007, 08:08 AM

the tire is about 31 1/2" tall. its a 275-55-20. this tire is a lot taller then most people run. i happen to like a tall tire as it fills the wheel well nicely front to rear. i had the wheels on without spacers, looked okay. problem was the center caps are concave and would hit the grease cap. when i go to disk brakes i know the wheel will move outboard 1 inch. i dont know if the center cap will hit that grease cap. if it does i have away to modify the center cap.
remember if you dont use spacers you will have to machine the wheel bore out. pkj

12-29-2006, 04:43 AM	#1
WhiteStar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goliad...Texas Posts: 30	Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels Anyone know if the late model 6 lug wheels off a yukon or suburban 3/4 ton will work on a 69 GMC w/6lugs..Thanks In Advance

12-29-2006, 05:33 AM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels Yes and no. And you do mean 1/2 ton right? 3/4 ton is 8 lug. Bolt pattern the same but the center hole in the wheels is a smaller diametter than ours. You either have to machine the hole larger or pullyour axles and hubs and have them machined down. Sorry. Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-29-2006 at 05:33 AM.

12-29-2006, 05:41 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels then the backspacing is way off and it'll look retarded in some people's eyes

12-29-2006, 09:27 AM	#4
WhiteStar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goliad...Texas Posts: 30	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels Ok, well they are only like 6" wide so not sure how retarded back spacing could look. And yes Its a Half ton 6 lug. I was just Thinking some of these wheels off Ebay New Pull Offs Might be Neat,Getting centers machined would be no biggee.

12-29-2006, 11:38 AM	#5
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels the main problem i ran into was the flat style center cap would not fit back on. it hit the bearing hubs on the front. after using the right adapters i was happy with the look and backspace. in my case machining the senters was a waste, but i was using a tahoe wheel with flat center cap.

12-29-2006, 02:06 PM	#7
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels I bolted a set of 15x8 truck rallys to my Escalade. It looked kinda neat, but they stuck out about a half inch, and the fronts would not clear the calipers. The bolt pattern is the same, but there are backspacing issues, and the newer wheels do have a smaller center hole. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

12-29-2006, 07:20 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,884	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels a buddy of mine put a set on his 68 chevy 1/2 ton 2wd, he had adapters custom made and they look pretty good but it cost way too much money. next time i see him, i'll shoot some pics. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-07-2007, 02:09 PM	#9
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels If somebody has done this, please post up some pics! I'm thinking these Yukon wheels wouldn't look bad (with the right spacers) as a interim wheel till I can afford the ones I really want. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-07-2007, 02:22 PM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels I was looking at 17" Escalade wheels and still might get them. The issue is the back spacing. The "good" wheel spacers are $80 a pair + shipping, so the $150 set of wheels ends up being more like $350 and it's no longer such a good deal. I have been told two different sizes. Some say 2" spacers front and rear, some say 2" rear, 1.5" front. I think with the disc brake upgrade on my truck adds an inch overall to the front, so the 2"/1.5" setup would be best. BTW, those wheels look great and would be cool for sure.

01-08-2007, 09:03 AM	#11
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels look at my post "posting pics help" you will see the 20 inch wheels on a 68. the rear requires a 2" spacer. the pic shows the front with a 1 1/4" spacer. that spacer will not be needed when i change to disc brakes. main reason for front spacer is the bearing hub sticks out to far for center cap to clear. when i go disc i dont know what to expect with the hub. if it sticks out to far i have an idea to modify the center caps and still look clean. bottom line is these whees will work. trucks after 68 have a wider reaend so less spacing if any will be required. one thing people should keep in mind is the 07 gm trucks have a differant backspace then the 06 and down. ir you run with no spacers you will have to machine the centers of the rim to a larger size. about 50 bucks. one last thing if you do this dont use "spacers" use 6 lug to 6 lug adapters. look at the front end of a gm dually yhey have adapters from the factory.

01-08-2007, 03:33 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels late 70 was when the wider rear started.

01-09-2007, 10:50 PM	#14
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels Farmtruk, those wheels look KEWL!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

01-09-2007, 10:52 PM	#15
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels Yep they do. Wish they were mine. The truck belongs to another member, PKJ. I just posted some pics for him. But yer right. They look ALOT better than I expected too. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-10-2007, 09:34 PM	#16
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels pkj, What size tire are you running? If I was going to run these rims on a 1970 swb truck, do I need the front spacer? Your truck looks good!

01-11-2007, 08:08 AM	#17
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: Late Model GMC -CHEVY WHeels the tire is about 31 1/2" tall. its a 275-55-20. this tire is a lot taller then most people run. i happen to like a tall tire as it fills the wheel well nicely front to rear. i had the wheels on without spacers, looked okay. problem was the center caps are concave and would hit the grease cap. when i go to disk brakes i know the wheel will move outboard 1 inch. i dont know if the center cap will hit that grease cap. if it does i have away to modify the center cap. remember if you dont use spacers you will have to machine the wheel bore out. pkj



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