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Originally Posted by thetruckrman
Please tell me about the conversion kit needed... I have a 1970 C20 Camper Special with 8-lug wheels. I am considering getting the same Sliverado wheels you show in your photo.
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The conversion lug nuts he's referring to are dual thread and allow use of the newer caps on a truck with English measure studs. The size usually needed is 1/2" for the 8 lug trucks with drum brakes before 1971. However, if your truck's front brakes have been converted from the original front drums to discs, you'll probably need 9/16" lug nuts for the front. Of course, all 4 wheels may have been converted from 1/2". All that just boils down to the fact you'll need confirm the size you'll need.
Also, if your axle is a Dana you may need to purchase spacers for the rear wheels. I think 1/2" usually will do it. Then the studs would likely need to be replaced with a longer version.
Here are some eBay listings showing the options:
All 32, 1/2"-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...270283?vxp=mtr
All 32, 9/16"-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...item3ae5d4da01
He also sells lots of 16 and occasionally has a listing for a mixed lot of 16 of each size.