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6D8_C10 · 03-23-2010, 07:39 PM

Im still a little confused or retarded or both. Laviticus you wrote that they still didn't fit. Is that the 20" or the 18"s? So, this group buy is for the new version, with the modes so we DON'T have to use a spacer and it fits the hub on the front right?

I want (2x) 18x8 and (2x) 18x9.5 in grey to go on my '71 frame with stock rotors. I am getting CPP's Modular Dropped Spindles, with lowered springs.

Also is there any issue with the Shipping address being different than the Billing address. Since I am working in a different state with the Army.

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 07:44 PM

I did get some funny looks driving back into town with 20's on the front and 15" Cragars on the rear though, maybe it will catch on as the new fad....man I sure hope not

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 07:52 PM

Brent,

You know, it may have just been my rotors, since no one else has test fit a set yet. Not sure where my rotors are from, they were replaced before I bought the truck. Only time will tell.

And I didn't take it as you were saying they should fit, no worries.

And I'm sorry if I came across a little miffed earlier, like I said, its been one of those days.

DrtyJack75 · 03-23-2010, 08:01 PM

coooome on rears!! (crossing fingers)

Someone posted some pictures of a Black truck with these wheels but they look like they fit under the fenders and not inside....or is it just my eyes? I want to bag my truck but those pictures dont look like it'd work.

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 08:25 PM

Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see.

And the bad news, as if this day wasn't frustrating enough

, let the pictures do the talking. How I missed this until just now, I have no clue!

brossow · 03-23-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see.

I sure wouldn't chance it -- between suspension travel and tire compression under load, that 1/4" could turn to zero in a hurry. YMMV.

(Sucks about the rim, BTW!!)

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

I sure wouldn't chance it -- between suspension travel and tire compression under load, that 1/4" could turn to zero in a hurry. YMMV.

(Sucks about the rim, BTW!!)

Yeah, I am trying to find some 1/2" spacers right now. Any recommendations on a dealer that can overnight them in 5x5 lug pattern?

SCOTI · 03-23-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Yeah, I am trying to find some 1/2" spacers right now. Any recommendations on a dealer that can overnight them in 5x5 lug pattern?

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

VA72C10 · 03-23-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

Do you see any issue using the adapters that have the studs on them (bolt the adapter on and then bolt the wheel to the adapter)

Leviticus · 03-24-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

1/2" spacers will require longer studs as well. I personally would not exceed 1/4" width for spacers (too much stress on the studs)....

You can't even start the threads with the 1/4" spacer, so either way you need em. The front was even questionable with no spacer, might consider longer studs on the front and back.

I am looking at a 1" bolt on spacer with studs cause I think I have the room to move out at least an inch in the rear.

mrh33916 · 03-29-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leviticus

Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see.

And the bad news, as if this day wasn't frustrating enough

, let the pictures do the talking. How I missed this until just now, I have no clue!

Any new information on this defect or how Boss will handle it?

Also, any new information on the fitment with the 1/2"spacer?

Thanks,

Michael

DrtyJack75 · 03-23-2010, 08:29 PM

please tell me that's just a bad reflection....

I had to look at it for a few minutes...

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

please tell me that's just a bad reflection....

I had to look at it for a few minutes...

Man, I wish it was a bad reflection, I really wish it was!

DrtyJack75 · 03-23-2010, 08:30 PM

do you have a picture of the outter edge clearance? Will it tuck inside fender (bagged) even with a spacer?

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

do you have a picture of the outter edge clearance? Will it tuck inside fender (bagged) even with a spacer?

I will check right now, I was checking the inside clearance when I noticed my sweet paint job on my wheel and had to walk away from it for a minute cause I was a little

Strut · 03-23-2010, 08:50 PM

Leviticus, I have tubed my bed 1 3/4 towards the center of the bed. Do you think that I would have enought room to run them on a 72? With no spacer....

Leviticus · 03-23-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Strut

Leviticus, I have tubed my bed 1 3/4 towards the center of the bed. Do you think that I would have enought room to run them on a 72? With no spacer....

Yeah, you are golden. With the 1/4" spacer there is maybe 1/4" clearance between the fender and side wall on my 275 series.

I may go for a 1/2" or ? spacer cause its still pretty close.

And Jack, there should be no issues with tucking from what I can see with a 1/4 to 1/2" spacer.

SCOTI · 03-23-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strut

Leviticus, I have tubed my bed 1 3/4 towards the center of the bed. Do you think that I would have enought room to run them on a 72? With no spacer....

If you mini-tubbed 1.75" & are running a 72 length housing, the 'math' says you should be good. I had 1.75" mini-tubs w/20x10" wheels (5.50" back spacing) using the shorter pre-70 housing & they fit. You're adding .750 each side on housing length & offsetting it w/similar additional back space for the wheels.

Strut · 03-23-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

If you mini-tubbed 1.75" & are running a 72 length housing, the 'math' says you should be good. I had 1.75" mini-tubs w/20x10" wheels (5.50" back spacing) using the shorter pre-70 housing & they fit. You're adding .750 each side on housing length & offsetting it w/similar additional back space for the wheels.

Yeah its a 72 rear.... What size are your tires on the rear?

SCOTI · 03-23-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Strut

Yeah its a 72 rear.... What size are your tires on the rear?

They were 295-40-20's.

Security guy · 03-23-2010, 09:32 PM

So for my sake and everyone else watching this, the new design will fit the front? The rear will fit also on our trucks but will require a spacer depending on what year rear you have? Any mention of a group buy on spacers from the same guy that is ordering the wheels? Just thought I'd check. Thanks for all the info also.

Strut · 03-23-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

They were 295-40-20's.

You think that you could have run a bigger tire? Say a 315/35/20??

justincat · 03-23-2010, 10:03 PM

was going to wait on the chrome. but has anybody seen these grey rims on a silver truck? The price keeps trying to convince me they would look pretty good?

burbguy · 03-23-2010, 11:51 PM

I'm definetly interested in a set. I will wait for the chrome to be available. My suburban is in the paint shop as we speak, and I have some time to kill anyways... Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!

Wildstreak · 03-24-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by burbguy

Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!

x2

03-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Im still a little confused or retarded or both. Laviticus you wrote that they still didn't fit. Is that the 20" or the 18"s? So, this group buy is for the new version, with the modes so we DON'T have to use a spacer and it fits the hub on the front right? I want (2x) 18x8 and (2x) 18x9.5 in grey to go on my '71 frame with stock rotors. I am getting CPP's Modular Dropped Spindles, with lowered springs. Also is there any issue with the Shipping address being different than the Billing address. Since I am working in a different state with the Army. __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

03-23-2010, 07:44 PM	#2
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I did get some funny looks driving back into town with 20's on the front and 15" Cragars on the rear though, maybe it will catch on as the new fad....man I sure hope not __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

03-23-2010, 07:52 PM	#3
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Brent, You know, it may have just been my rotors, since no one else has test fit a set yet. Not sure where my rotors are from, they were replaced before I bought the truck. Only time will tell. And I didn't take it as you were saying they should fit, no worries. And I'm sorry if I came across a little miffed earlier, like I said, its been one of those days. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

03-23-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY coooome on rears!! (crossing fingers) Someone posted some pictures of a Black truck with these wheels but they look like they fit under the fenders and not inside....or is it just my eyes? I want to bag my truck but those pictures dont look like it'd work.

03-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Well...I have some good and bad news, the good is the rears look like they will fit with a 1/4" spacer, barely, and I mean barely. There is maybe 1/4" of clearance between the sidewall and inner fender face. Not sure if this is going to be enough, but we will see. And the bad news, as if this day wasn't frustrating enough , let the pictures do the talking. How I missed this until just now, I have no clue! __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

03-23-2010, 08:29 PM	#12
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY please tell me that's just a bad reflection.... I had to look at it for a few minutes...

03-23-2010, 08:30 PM	#14
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY do you have a picture of the outter edge clearance? Will it tuck inside fender (bagged) even with a spacer?

03-23-2010, 08:50 PM	#16
Strut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 247	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Leviticus, I have tubed my bed 1 3/4 towards the center of the bed. Do you think that I would have enought room to run them on a 72? With no spacer.... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 SWB 1999 GMC Sonoma Mini 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 Harley Nightster Last edited by Strut; 03-23-2010 at 08:51 PM.

03-23-2010, 09:32 PM	#21
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY So for my sake and everyone else watching this, the new design will fit the front? The rear will fit also on our trucks but will require a spacer depending on what year rear you have? Any mention of a group buy on spacers from the same guy that is ordering the wheels? Just thought I'd check. Thanks for all the info also.

03-23-2010, 10:03 PM	#23
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY was going to wait on the chrome. but has anybody seen these grey rims on a silver truck? The price keeps trying to convince me they would look pretty good?

03-23-2010, 11:51 PM	#24
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I'm definetly interested in a set. I will wait for the chrome to be available. My suburban is in the paint shop as we speak, and I have some time to kill anyways... Hey BROSSOW thanks for the leg work on this one...!!!



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