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Andy4639 · 12-20-2017, 05:27 PM

I posted this on the other thread but decided to make my own.

The fronts all have that small problem of the hubs not clearing the center caps with the O rings. We all know a little grinding is all you need for it to work which is no biggie since we all want a custom wheel for these trucks.
The rears should be fine with nothing to do but swap caps right.

My question is this thoe?

I like the new Chevy bowtie centers that they use on the Tahoe's and suburbans. They are flat though. So could you get a flatter dust cap for the hub and say a 1/4" wheel spacer to install the centers and it not rub anything.

Has anybody tried this and know for sure if it would work.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2017, 06:03 PM

Went out and popped the boss cover off. It would take at least a 1" spacer to clear the hub dust cover as is. So I don't think it would work.

12-20-2017, 05:27 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Boss wheel mod question I posted this on the other thread but decided to make my own. The fronts all have that small problem of the hubs not clearing the center caps with the O rings. We all know a little grinding is all you need for it to work which is no biggie since we all want a custom wheel for these trucks. The rears should be fine with nothing to do but swap caps right. My question is this thoe? I like the new Chevy bowtie centers that they use on the Tahoe's and suburbans. They are flat though. So could you get a flatter dust cap for the hub and say a 1/4" wheel spacer to install the centers and it not rub anything. Has anybody tried this and know for sure if it would work. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-20-2017, 06:03 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Boss wheel mod question Went out and popped the boss cover off. It would take at least a 1" spacer to clear the hub dust cover as is. So I don't think it would work. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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