2500HD Wheel/Hub Cap Installation

[72restorationvirgin]

Hey guys I've seen some pics of guys with the hubcaps on the rear of their 2500HD late model wheels. Mine won't fit over my rear axel all the way to the point I can't even bolt them on. What was the trick to get them to fit for the guys that put them on???

[Mayo]

The ones with caps on the rear most likely have the HO52 rear end that doesn't have as deep of hubs as the Dana 60 does. Your options would be a spacer behind the wheel or get some rear caps from a dually because they are deeper.
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[SS Tim]

With the axle hubs you have you are pretty much stuck. You can cut the center out like a 4X4 application and keep most of the effect.

[72restorationvirgin]

Originally Posted by Mayo

The ones with caps on the rear most likely have the HO52 rear end that doesn't have as deep of hubs as the Dana 60 does. Your options would be a spacer behind the wheel or get some rear caps from a dually because they are deeper.
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Do you know if the dually caps look the same?
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[72restorationvirgin]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

With the axle hubs you have you are pretty much stuck. You can cut the center out like a 4X4 application and keep most of the effect.

Thanks Tim I'll probably do that or use a spacer if the dually caps won't work. Anybody tried the dually caps before I buy them to try???
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[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

Thanks Tim I'll probably do that or use a spacer if the dually caps won't work. Anybody tried the dually caps before I buy them to try???
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If you go with spacers, make sure you check the torque on a regular basis. I have never been a big fan of wheel spacers.

You will most likely have the same problem with the dually caps as there is no hub sticking out of the late model real ends.

[72restorationvirgin]

You guys think it would be easier to just drill out the center of the cap then??? Anybody have pics of the rear caps drilled and the painted??
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[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

Thanks Tim I'll probably do that or use a spacer if the dually caps won't work. Anybody tried the dually caps before I buy them to try???
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The rear dually caps on my 2006 have an O.D. somewhere between 8-3/8" and 8-1/2" (as I measure them mounted). They are way to big to fit properly on the alloy wheels from 2001-2006 even though the lug pattern is correct. Even the caps used on the 3/4 ton steel wheels of the same years are a bit too big. I'm not sure of the 2007 and up, but I think this is also true.

[71veronica]

my new truck has the caps on the rear the guy i bought it from used two hup caps.

[68c20lwb]

i used the caps off a 90 8 lugger. i had the same issue as you did fitting my 2004 caps.

[72restorationvirgin]

Originally Posted by 68c20lwb

i used the caps off a 90 8 lugger. i had the same issue as you did fitting my 2004 caps.

What did you do to your rear caps?? Drill it out?
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[68c20lwb]

The older caps fit right on, the newer ones do not.
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[72restorationvirgin]

Originally Posted by 68c20lwb

The older caps fit right on, the newer ones do not.
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Do you have the Dana 60 rear?
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[68c20lwb]

Yes I do. I like the new caps a lot better and still have a brand new set in my garage somewhere, but I'd rather have the older ones then none at all. I have the Dana 60 and the older style caps fit on.
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[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 68c20lwb

The older caps fit right on, the newer ones do not.
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I'd really appreciate it if you could post a close up photo of one of these caps installed. I'm trying to picture exactly how they fit. I'd also be interested in a close up shot of the rear of the cap if possible.

Thanks in advance!

Jim

[72restorationvirgin]

Originally Posted by 68c20lwb

Yes I do. I like the new caps a lot better and still have a brand new set in my garage somewhere, but I'd rather have the older ones then none at all. I have the Dana 60 and the older style caps fit on.
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OK thanks man!!! I guess ill try those. Like he said above do you have any closer pics of your wheels??
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[Mister-B]

My truck came with those exact wheels, minus the caps. I spent far too much time searching for some caps that would fit, and not cost an arm and a leg. After constant badgering of forum members to look at getting different wheels, I finally but the bullet and looked in to it. Well, I was able to get nice steelies, caps, and paint for about $140, and then sold my old wheels like yours for $200. I'm so glad I did it. It looks better and drives better. Those wheels you have aren't offset correctly, so they're tucked inside the fenders and don't give it the wider stance the correct offset steelies would

On your truck, black steelies with chevy caps might even look nice. I went with white, due to the white top

I'm so pleased with it. The guys in here were right

Before


After


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[72restorationvirgin]

That's a good idea too Mister B. Didn't think about going black because I like the chrome look. I might try the mid 90's caps first since they are fairly cheap compared to the later model ones. But I guess black steelies might look good if I keep the chrome caps with the blue emblem like you have!!
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[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by 72restorationvirgin

That's a good idea too Mister B. Didn't think about going black because I like the chrome look. I might try the mid 90's caps first since they are fairly cheap compared to the later model ones. But I guess black steelies might look good if I keep the chrome caps with the blue emblem like you have!!
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Trust me. Your truck would look SOOOO much better, and will handle better too. The truck has a more stable and beefy feel. Each stealie weighs as much as about 3 of those wheels you currently have.

I have a thread called "questions about steelies" that should answer about every question you could have
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