H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 09-15-2012, 07:06 PM

So when I first picked up my H2 wheels I tried them on the front to make sure they fit, which they did. And today I tried to put them on the rear, which I should have done in the first place!

As you can guess by now, the center caps don't clear the rear Dana60 hubs (though the wheel itself fits nicely).

I looked on eBay and did see one grimy old GMC Dually center cap (for $50!) and I'm wondering if anyone knows if that's what fits, and if its what I need.

Thanks!
Dave

davepl · 09-15-2012, 07:16 PM

Just FYI, the cap pictured it the taller, dually one I'm thinking I might need (part number 15053705 I think), not the shallower ones I already have.

davepl · 09-16-2012, 01:05 PM

Someone asked about backspacing, and this is the easiest place to add a photo. Note that I don't know where they "officially" measure backspacing to, so this is from the flange to the outside edge of the wheel. Looks like 5 3/4".

Mayo · 09-16-2012, 01:06 PM

Yeah, I believe dually caps fit the rear

**lks dcvn** · 09-16-2012, 01:13 PM

I can say that they do - I had dually caps and the H2 rims for a bit - moved them on since I sold the project.

Here are a few pics of options out there for caps in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=506349

Hopefully somebody will chime in with part numbers for you...I think the 97+ up dually caps work (there is brushed and chrome options to choose from).

black_sheep454 · 09-16-2012, 01:54 PM

Most people Luke to space out the rears about an inch to help fill up the wheel wells. If you want to do that the caps you have know may clear.
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**special-K** · 09-16-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

Most people Luke to space out the rears about an inch to help fill up the wheel wells. If you want to do that the caps you have know may clear.
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This is what I suggest. The problem is modern wheels have too much back space for these trucks. Use spaces (I'd do front and rear) to compensate and center cap clearance is a non-issue. Personally,I prefer the 88-98 style centers for being smooth and cleaner looking.

RichardJ · 09-16-2012, 03:49 PM

Spacers defeat one of the reasons I want to change to a factory wheel. My aftermarket slotted aluminum wheels are lug-centric and I have not seen spacers that retain the hub-centric feature.

Mayo · 09-16-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

This is what I suggest. The problem is modern wheels have too much back space for these trucks. Use spaces (I'd do front and rear) to compensate and center cap clearance is a non-issue. Personally,I prefer the 88-98 style centers for being smooth and cleaner looking.

I used to have 90s Dodge rims on my truck and that was one thing I couldn't stand. I think they are only 6.5 inches wide and they set too far in for my liking.

Brewski* · 09-16-2012, 09:19 PM

I had them on my truck, I painted the FF hubs silver. They look stud...

Brewski* · 09-16-2012, 09:21 PM

Be sure to get the right lugs (conicle seat) from Chevy. The other ones came loose !

09-15-2012, 07:06 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs So when I first picked up my H2 wheels I tried them on the front to make sure they fit, which they did. And today I tried to put them on the rear, which I should have done in the first place! As you can guess by now, the center caps don't clear the rear Dana60 hubs (though the wheel itself fits nicely). I looked on eBay and did see one grimy old GMC Dually center cap (for $50!) and I'm wondering if anyone knows if that's what fits, and if its what I need. Thanks! Dave Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-15-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Just FYI, the cap pictured it the taller, dually one I'm thinking I might need (part number 15053705 I think), not the shallower ones I already have. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-16-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Someone asked about backspacing, and this is the easiest place to add a photo. Note that I don't know where they "officially" measure backspacing to, so this is from the flange to the outside edge of the wheel. Looks like 5 3/4". Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-16-2012, 01:06 PM	#4
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Yeah, I believe dually caps fit the rear __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

09-16-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,349	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs I can say that they do - I had dually caps and the H2 rims for a bit - moved them on since I sold the project. Here are a few pics of options out there for caps in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=506349 Hopefully somebody will chime in with part numbers for you...I think the 97+ up dually caps work (there is brushed and chrome options to choose from).

09-16-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Most people Luke to space out the rears about an inch to help fill up the wheel wells. If you want to do that the caps you have know may clear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

09-16-2012, 03:49 PM	#8
RichardJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,472	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Spacers defeat one of the reasons I want to change to a factory wheel. My aftermarket slotted aluminum wheels are lug-centric and I have not seen spacers that retain the hub-centric feature. __________________ '67 GMC 2500, 292, 4spd, AC

09-16-2012, 09:19 PM	#10
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs I had them on my truck, I painted the FF hubs silver. They look stud...

09-16-2012, 09:21 PM	#11
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Re: H2 Wheels - don't clear my axle hubs Be sure to get the right lugs (conicle seat) from Chevy. The other ones came loose !



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