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Old 05-03-2017, 01:15 AM   #451
Signkutter
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Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck?

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69 View Post
I'm not sure of the safety aspect, but there's no way you should need 1.5 inch spacers to gain adequate clearance to use the late model factory caps. Of course the thickness needed will be somewhat variable depending on the thickness of the wheel mounting flange (not sure that's the correct term).

Perhaps davepl can provide further info on what he used with his H2 wheels.
Thanks for the reply. 1.5 inch thick spacers are the thinnest I could find...maybe something to do with structural integrity as the spacers have their own lugs.

I am taking a different approach to the problem now...I am currently in the process of switching out the DANA 60 open diff rear for a 14 bolt Full floater off an 87 1 ton. The hub seems to be a good bit less protrusive and may allow for hub caps and will definitely allow for screw-on center caps....now I'm stuck with 1.5 inch spacers ....
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