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08-26-2015, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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22" Gm Transport wheels
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I want to put a set of the gm transport wheels on my truck, but I know the rear hub is bigger on my 63 half ton than the newer models the wheels are made for. I was just thinking of changing the rear end, but which year did they switch to the smaller hub? Does the 67-72 have the smaller hub? Any advice would be cool. I'm doing a 5-6 drop from CPP with the brake conversion and the 22" GMs were the plan. Posted via Mobile Device |
08-27-2015, 07:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Has this been discussed in another thread somewhere? My searches came up with nothing. If it was discussed somewhere, would someone be so kind as to direct me to the thread? Thanks
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08-27-2015, 10:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
The only thing I recall reading about those wheels is that they are property of GM and not to be resold...
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08-27-2015, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
I don't think they changed the hub size until the early 2000's.
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08-27-2015, 11:55 PM | #5 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Could just use a 1/4" spacer.
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08-28-2015, 03:23 PM | #6 | |
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it changed in 88 for 6 lug trucks, the centerbore got smaller. best method is to have a machine shop open up the centerbore, but that costs a bit and defeats the purpose of having the inexpensive transport wheels. 1/4" spacers will fix you up as said, for just the rear. the front would need bored out or pretty thick spacers to clear the bearing hats.
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10-30-2015, 10:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Here is a link I found for bolt patterns. I think that the Transport Wheels use the 6X5.5 Pattern.
http://4wheelcustoms.com/BoltPatternGuide.htm Out of curiosity, could you just do an axle swap from one of the newer Suburban/Avalanche 2WD Yukon & Xl/Denali 2WD Blazer/Tahoe/Escalade? I apologize in advance if this is a poor question. One other thing I noticed is this sticker on the wheel that says that it is not intended for extended use, which is a little worrying. What are these things intended for anyway? http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...psw6yquk84.jpg |
10-30-2015, 10:20 PM | #8 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Just like what their called Transport Wheels, most cars and trucks are shipped by rail cars and go thru sand storms, harsh winter conditions and so forth. Those wheels are installed to save the aluminum wheels from those conditions where ever they are stored before moving to the dealerships.
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10-30-2015, 11:19 PM | #9 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
They also have a DOT stamp on them.
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10-30-2015, 11:25 PM | #10 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Hey NevEno,
Did you use a spacer to get yours to fit? Any additional mods to get them under the fender? Lookin' good! |
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I have 4 wheel disc brakes, on the front they fit perfect and a 1/4" spacer on the back. Thanks
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10-31-2015, 12:00 AM | #12 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
I have a C20. What swap would be necessary to adapt to a 6x5.5 Pattern? My current setup is the stock 8x6.5.
Out of curiosity, could you just do an axle swap from one of the newer Suburban/Avalanche 2WD Yukon & Xl/Denali 2WD Blazer/Tahoe/Escalade? I apologize in advance if this is a poor question. Interested in the disc brake option to go along with it. Thanks All. |
10-31-2015, 02:05 AM | #13 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
So to let you guys know about the GM transport wheels. I work in the Service side of the local GMC dealership here in my city an we get quite a few trucks in with these wheels. Most of the time the trucks (or Yukons/suburbans/tahoes) get these wheels put on them due to rail theft of the rims from the factory which frankly happens a bit with the half-ton crew cab short bed trucks that are built in Silao, Mexico. Suvs are built in Arlington, TX an the 3/4-1ton trucks an single cab trucks are built in flint.
Some Suvs gets the transports but they put them on became from the factory these things don't have the lug nut locks on them so they ship the rims separate when the customer has bought the special rims. You can go to your local gm dealership parts department an ask them to sell you a set. They all have a core price of like a grand I think? That's with wheels an tires but you just gotta ask. Just thought I'd help you guys out because these are getting pretty popular I can tell. |
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11-02-2015, 01:01 AM | #15 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Buy 1" spacers. 1/4 inch might be too small for rear and 1/2 might be too big to make em work with the stock studs at least that was my situation last week so I ended up going with one inch spacers from summit here check it out!
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Did you get your wheels local? Looking for a set |
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11-02-2015, 11:29 PM | #17 |
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you say buy 1", but also say 1/2" might be too big. can you straighten me out and tell me what size spacer is used on the truck in your photo? did it clear the wheel tubs in the rear with this size? |
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part #TGI-14001-1-KIT they say they're for Toyota but the ones for Chevrolet the center bore is still to small for the drum to fit.. In my truck it won't clear the tubs and that's because of the height I wouldn't be able to go that low with them on also remember my truck is bagged .. |
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11-27-2015, 01:54 PM | #20 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
perfect!
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12-21-2015, 07:10 PM | #21 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
thanks just bought a set and wondering the same thing.. thanks for the part number. they run good on the highway?
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now if you cup your lower control arms you can go a bit lower check this out this is recen picture. |
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12-21-2015, 11:13 PM | #24 |
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Re: 22" Gm Transport wheels
Anything done to the bed floor and looks like no inner fenders up front?
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Theres 2 options you can raise the whole floor and end up with a 12" bed or you can do what Im going to do Just let the notch stick up and cover it with some wood make it look like the rest of the bed with strips once its done. |
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