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02-14-2007, 12:51 AM
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Wheel help
I did the disk brake swap in the front. Cost me $500 cash from ABS in Anehiem.
My dilemma now is what wheels to get. I stuck with the six lug originals, and was looking at some torq thrust ST wheels, but the guy at the wheel shop told me the centers probably wont fit. I dont know what I need to look for when wheel shopping as far as proper fitment. I see some wheels out there that I like, but now assume they are all for late model centers. can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks
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02-25-2007, 01:42 PM
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Re: Wheel help
OK I measured the hubs on the converted disk brakes and it looks like they will fit later model style 6 lug wheels (77.7 mm or 3.075 in hubs)
My problem is now how am I going to make the rear axles match. I have already ordered the wheels. They are 20x8.5 torq thrust ST's with 19mm backspacing. Should be here on Thursday. Anyone got any ideas? Do I need new rear shafts? maybe some sort of adapter?
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02-25-2007, 09:00 PM
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Re: Wheel help
ttt any thoughts?
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02-25-2007, 09:06 PM
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Re: Wheel help
If your hubs are to large diameter you can pull the axles and take them to a machine shop and have them turned to the correct size.
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02-27-2007, 10:57 AM
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Re: Wheel help
I guess that seems simple enough, at what point is it not worth the effort, and I should try to get new axles? I am really wondering if they made them with enough "excess" that they can be taken down as much as needed?
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02-27-2007, 11:07 AM
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Re: Wheel help
I think they make them to fit.Check with board vendor Tim Christian.He has a`67 GMC w/6-lug Torque Thrusts.
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02-27-2007, 12:56 PM
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Re: Wheel help
Hey, post your ride once the on im cerious on those wheels for my truck in the future
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