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Originally Posted by 60-66
Parts books give no explanation other than they state, "For 17.5 and 19.5 wheels " .
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Just a hunch. There were 2 different 17.5 and 2 different 19.5 wheels in this era. The 3/4 ton 2WD pickups used the newer more positive offset style introduced in '60 due to the new independent front suspension. The step vans with the straight front axle continued to use the old carryover '56-'59 flatter style wheels. Question is did the 3/4 ton 4x4s ( straight front axle also) use the older wheels instead of the 2WD wheels? Can't find any photos of 3/4 4x4 with solid wheels, the wheels in my previous post were 17" 3 piece. Of course, there is the physical test, try to install a normal hubcap on one of these older flatter style 17.5 or 19.5 wheels and see if it clears.