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turbotank · 11-13-2008, 03:22 PM

Correct me if Im wrong,but aren't all gm 8 lug wheels all the way up to current the same bolt pattern?

crawdadfox · 11-13-2008, 03:46 PM

Yes, 8" on 6 1/2" pattern. Some of the later semi floating light duty 3/4 tons had a little smaller bore size, and the offsets on various generation trucks were slightly different

turbotank · 11-13-2008, 05:50 PM

Would the offset cause me any problems with the later wheels on an older axle?

cochino12 · 11-13-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by turbotank

Would the offset cause me any problems with the later wheels on an older axle?

No, I've run new hd wheels on several trucks with no issue. My current truck has hd wheels and 295-75 bfg's and it does just barely rub at full turn on the pitman arm but not enought to worry about.

I would like to add some 1-2" wheel spacers to bring them out a bit, just for looks though.

turbotank · 11-13-2008, 06:06 PM

what do those factory 8 lugs look like?

cochino12 · 11-13-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by turbotank

what do those factory 8 lugs look like?

turbotank · 11-13-2008, 09:09 PM

Looks good,Im going to be changing to 8 lug axles soon,and was making sure I could find some decent looking wheels for my suburban. Those look pretty good,how much did they run ya?I won't be able to get some for awhile,but I am looking ahead.

James McClure · 11-14-2008, 11:50 AM

Cochino, how did you get the hub covers to stay on? I have a set of those wheels I was going to use on my 84 k20 but the lug nut threads are metric and the hub covers need the special lug nut with threads on the outside. Did you replace all the wheel studs with metric ones or did you find lug nuts with standard american threads??

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-14-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Cochino, how did you get the hub covers to stay on? I have a set of those wheels I was going to use on my 84 k20 but the lug nut threads are metric and the hub covers need the special lug nut with threads on the outside. Did you replace all the wheel studs with metric ones or did you find lug nuts with standard american threads??

You need dual thread nuts for your 9/16" studs.
They are here:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318

Here's another pic of the steel wheels available too. They are off of an '01 model, but I think they are the same from '00 to present. I got them for free from a friend so I don't know what they cost.

turbotank · 11-14-2008, 01:16 PM

Those look pretty good on these ol' trucks!!! I wonder how they will look on my suburban when I get it finished. I would think they shouldn't be too expensive of a wheel. The lugs are a pretty good price. Both of ya got nice trucks.

TexasJeff · 11-14-2008, 02:30 PM

HERE ARE A COUPLE MORE PICS, I GOT MY LUGS FROM THE SAME LIKE CHEVYRADO GAVE YOU

*JCampbell* · 11-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Those are some good lookin rigs.

James McClure · 11-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Thanks guys. Appreciate your help on this issue.

turbotank · 11-14-2008, 05:33 PM

Yeah,I like those wheels!!!! Makes me want to get right on my 8 lug swap.

arkracing · 11-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Check around Tire/Wheel shops and Custom Truck shops. A Lot of times they have "take offs" for decent $. Other wise Craigslist, Ebay, Etc. GM Dealer on the Alum. ones would probably be $450-$500 each

James McClure · 11-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Well the swap is done. I'll order the special lug nuts tommorow so I can put the caps on. The front caps will have to be modified so I can engage the 4WD. Don't say it, I'm not going to put auto hubs on it. I have a shelf in the garage full of them I have changed for people over the years. Truck is done as far as the body work goes and it's all painted. In the spring I'll wet sand it and buff her out. It's off the road for the winter. I have pics but they won't go in here. I'll e-mail them to anyone who can get them in. I am a computer dumbass, LOL. Jim

Eyegore · 11-14-2008, 11:05 PM

I paid $200 for my alloys and another $100 for a chrome steel set.

I may have an extra set of the double lugs if someone is looking for them.

James McClure · 11-15-2008, 10:12 PM

This is a test to see if I can get some pics of my truck in. I am such a dumbass when it comes to computers. Jim

James McClure · 11-15-2008, 10:19 PM

Well I'll be dipped in stuff. I did it. Saints be praised. Wheels got changed yesterday. I have pics of the whole job from start to finish. You can't see it all but I got about $14,000 in this thing. I love it but think I must have a few loose screws up in the bellfry. Pics are kind of dark, but I'll be posting more after the wheels are all set. I'm waiting for the special lug nuts to get here. If anyone wants to see all the pics I can e-mail them along with an explanation of the job and what went into it. jim

turbotank · 11-16-2008, 12:14 AM

Okay,pickued up my donor 3/4 ton today!!!! Gonna get on the swap to 8 lugs as soon as I can,did good,she is a full floater!!!!

I will have a posting in the for sale section if anybody wants anything partswise,I mostly bought it for the rear axle and front hubs.Speaking of that,how easy is that to change from 5 lug to 8 lug?

turbotank · 11-16-2008, 12:19 AM

Ok,why can't I post anything on the classifieds section?

LONGHAIR · 11-16-2008, 10:16 AM

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Ok,why can't I post anything on the classifieds section?

From the rules....

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turbotank · 11-16-2008, 02:31 PM

Thanks,I appreciate the info.

I was checking the donor truck,and found that it has a 4.10 axle ratio. Do you think this will be a problem for my 700r4,or will it be able to shift thru okay?

11-13-2008, 03:22 PM	#1
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	8 lug wheels Correct me if Im wrong,but aren't all gm 8 lug wheels all the way up to current the same bolt pattern? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#2
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 8 lug wheels Yes, 8" on 6 1/2" pattern. Some of the later semi floating light duty 3/4 tons had a little smaller bore size, and the offsets on various generation trucks were slightly different

11-13-2008, 05:50 PM	#3
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Would the offset cause me any problems with the later wheels on an older axle? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels what do those factory 8 lugs look like? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2008, 09:09 PM	#7
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Looks good,Im going to be changing to 8 lug axles soon,and was making sure I could find some decent looking wheels for my suburban. Those look pretty good,how much did they run ya?I won't be able to get some for awhile,but I am looking ahead. __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-14-2008, 11:50 AM	#8
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 8 lug wheels Cochino, how did you get the hub covers to stay on? I have a set of those wheels I was going to use on my 84 k20 but the lug nut threads are metric and the hub covers need the special lug nut with threads on the outside. Did you replace all the wheel studs with metric ones or did you find lug nuts with standard american threads?? __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-14-2008, 01:16 PM	#10
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Those look pretty good on these ol' trucks!!! I wonder how they will look on my suburban when I get it finished. I would think they shouldn't be too expensive of a wheel. The lugs are a pretty good price. Both of ya got nice trucks. __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-14-2008, 02:30 PM	#11
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: 8 lug wheels HERE ARE A COUPLE MORE PICS, I GOT MY LUGS FROM THE SAME LIKE CHEVYRADO GAVE YOU __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 11-14-2008 at 02:31 PM.

11-14-2008, 02:43 PM	#12
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 8 lug wheels Those are some good lookin rigs.

11-14-2008, 02:51 PM	#13
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 8 lug wheels Thanks guys. Appreciate your help on this issue. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-14-2008, 05:33 PM	#14
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Yeah,I like those wheels!!!! Makes me want to get right on my 8 lug swap. __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#15
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: 8 lug wheels Check around Tire/Wheel shops and Custom Truck shops. A Lot of times they have "take offs" for decent $. Other wise Craigslist, Ebay, Etc. GM Dealer on the Alum. ones would probably be $450-$500 each __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered Last edited by arkracing; 11-14-2008 at 08:00 PM.

11-14-2008, 08:57 PM	#16
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 8 lug wheels Well the swap is done. I'll order the special lug nuts tommorow so I can put the caps on. The front caps will have to be modified so I can engage the 4WD. Don't say it, I'm not going to put auto hubs on it. I have a shelf in the garage full of them I have changed for people over the years. Truck is done as far as the body work goes and it's all painted. In the spring I'll wet sand it and buff her out. It's off the road for the winter. I have pics but they won't go in here. I'll e-mail them to anyone who can get them in. I am a computer dumbass, LOL. Jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-14-2008, 11:05 PM	#17
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: 8 lug wheels I paid $200 for my alloys and another $100 for a chrome steel set. I may have an extra set of the double lugs if someone is looking for them. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454 Last edited by Eyegore; 11-14-2008 at 11:06 PM.

11-15-2008, 10:12 PM	#18
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 8 lug wheels This is a test to see if I can get some pics of my truck in. I am such a dumbass when it comes to computers. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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11-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#19
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 8 lug wheels Well I'll be dipped in stuff. I did it. Saints be praised. Wheels got changed yesterday. I have pics of the whole job from start to finish. You can't see it all but I got about $14,000 in this thing. I love it but think I must have a few loose screws up in the bellfry. Pics are kind of dark, but I'll be posting more after the wheels are all set. I'm waiting for the special lug nuts to get here. If anyone wants to see all the pics I can e-mail them along with an explanation of the job and what went into it. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-16-2008, 12:14 AM	#20
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Okay,pickued up my donor 3/4 ton today!!!! Gonna get on the swap to 8 lugs as soon as I can,did good,she is a full floater!!!! I will have a posting in the for sale section if anybody wants anything partswise,I mostly bought it for the rear axle and front hubs.Speaking of that,how easy is that to change from 5 lug to 8 lug? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-16-2008, 12:19 AM	#21
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Ok,why can't I post anything on the classifieds section? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-16-2008, 02:31 PM	#23
turbotank Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 114	Re: 8 lug wheels Thanks,I appreciate the info. I was checking the donor truck,and found that it has a 4.10 axle ratio. Do you think this will be a problem for my 700r4,or will it be able to shift thru okay? __________________ The general is always in charge You guys did this to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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