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73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps
I tried using the search to find a good thread for this, but didn't find much. So if there isn't a good picture/info thread for this, lets get one going! Post pics! If you have any other info on adapters, spacers, lug nuts etc that were needed to make it work, this would be a great resource! :bo2:
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I'll start it off with my brothers truck with 17" '03 Hummer H2 wheels.
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Nothing needed to swap them, just strait up bolt them on. Tons of them out there with newer style oem wheels on them.
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Like this style which requires an outside thread on the lug nuts to secure the center cap
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heres a few from this site and a classified add..
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Here's some more with H2 wheels..
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Not sure about the last one. Maybe Dodge 17" with GM center caps?
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'08 Z71 18 wheels. Need bolt on spacers.
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You need a set of lug nuts like this off ebay to make the newer 3/4 ton 8 lug wheels bolt up to our trucks.
Mine is the brown truck in post 8. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/32pc-...Q5fAccessories |
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That square crew with hummer wheels looks bad a$$! and body got pics of the new 17inch 5 start dually rims (or caps) on a square?
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Another one from this site..
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I don't have pics of mine installed yet, as my suspension is in a million pieces right now. :lol: I did a search on fleabay for "73-87 conversion lugnut". Got a set shipped to the house for $37. The lugnuts have external threads so the fake plastic lugnuts can screw down on the real lugnut, holding the center in place.
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Heres my '82 3/4
2007 steels center cabs not installed yet. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._2399993_n.jpg |
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Test fitting my Hummer H2 rims before buying bigger tires. The stock Hummer tires (315/70/17's) are tad too small for a 6" lift. (about 34.6 tall) Probably be getting some 37x12.5's once I scrape up the cash.
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MAN I really like the h2s.... and the stock tire size would be perfect for my 4in lifted k5
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Those Hummer wheels have that old Vector Turbine look that's just right on these squares...Nice!!
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Here is another of mine. Like TexasJeff said, all you need are the lug nuts. They fit the hubs perfect.
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So do the newer lug nuts fit the old studs then? Or is there something else to be done to make the newer caps fit?
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You could also get a 2wd 2500 with 6 lugs around 1992, 93 or so..
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DAMN...so many choices with 6 lugs.
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Recentered H1s with 33s. Need to finish the axle swap before I can put them on
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Those H-2 wheels look sweet on these trucks!!!
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Finally got some tires mounted on my H2 wheels.. ended up getting a deal on some 35x12.5 Pro Comp A/T's
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Glad I found this thread, I bought a '76 Camper Special that has white wagon wheels that are driving me crazy and I wondered if the newer 8 lug GM wheels would fit. now i will be on the lookout for a set of chrome steel wheel take-offs. Thanks fellas!!
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Ughh. The 5x5 lugs are making me crazy!!! All of those look really good and are pretty cheap on CL. I can't find anything below $700 just for wheels.
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Alright, I have a Super Custom 73 with 19.5 8 Lug Military Skinnies. I am looking to put 285/75R16 but all I know are the rim size is a R16.
73 Super Custom 350 5.7 v8 http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4086661.jpg |
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I posted this the other day but it fits this thread and might help someone. I just put H2 rims and 285/70-17 tires on my 82 crew cab. There are pictures in my build thread and here's a video I put together. Skip to the last third to see the new and old lug nuts compared.
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