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southernsurfer

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I recently picked up a set of H2 takeoffs and have been looking for other center cap options.

 

I've read that stock aluminum 8 lug caps modified work. But there chromed and would look off agaisnt the "gray" H2 rims.

 

I purchased a set of gray 8 lug chevy center caps ( off of a set of steel rims) I haven't recieved them yet and so far what I've read there not going to work :cheers:

 

Any input would be greatfull

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CHevyHD4x4

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I recently picked up a set of H2 takeoffs and have been looking for other center cap options.

 

I've read that stock aluminum 8 lug caps modified work. But there chromed and would look off agaisnt the "gray" H2 rims.

 

I purchased a set of gray 8 lug chevy center caps ( off of a set of steel rims) I haven't recieved them yet and so far what I've read there not going to work  :cheers:

 

Any input would be greatfull

 

 

 

 

I ran the old style chevy centers cut to fit, because I ran into the same problem, I still have the set but they are chrome....if that dont matter PM me.

 

 

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MillerClemsonHD Enthusiast

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I have the same problem with mine. I have been driving around without center caps because I have not found a good solution yet. If you find something that works for the polished wheels send me a PM Id love to have center caps again.

 

 

I recently picked up a set of H2 takeoffs and have been looking for other center cap options.

 

I've read that stock aluminum 8 lug caps modified work. But there chromed and would look off agaisnt the "gray" H2 rims.

 

I purchased a set of gray 8 lug chevy center caps ( off of a set of steel rims) I haven't recieved them yet and so far what I've read there not going to work  :banghead:

 

Any input would be greatfull

 

 

 

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I had H2's on my HD and had the same issue. I have the H2 rims for sale in the For Sale because I wasnt thrilled with any of the options.

 

Two other options I havent seen mentioned here are to run a wheel spacer in the rear, or get some smooth 8 lug caps from a late 90's 2500 Suburban or Truck with steel wheels. From what Ive been told, the stock rear track width is a few inches narrower than the front. If you install a rear wheel spacer, your front & rear track width is the same & you can run the stock H2 cap then. The other option is the smooth chrome looking 8 lug cap from the late 90's truck. I think they look much better than the stock HD cap with all its fins.

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I have the regular alloy h2 rims on my HD. I am running the chrome center caps off of the aluminum stock rims. I like the way they look. I just had to cut the four little nubs off the backsides and they fit very well. The gray center caps that you bought are larger and will need to be shaved all the way around to make fit. It has been done before. Try searching in dieselplace.com for more info and pics.

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  The gray center caps that you bought are larger and will need to be shaved all the way around to make fit.  It has been done before. 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the replys :driving:

 

I ran the "Gray center caps" on a grinder and trimmed them to fit, They fall with'n the lip on the H2 rims and fit well. I trimmed the 4 "feet" to allow the cap to sit closer to the lugs, Allowing for more threads to be tightened. Once there on the truck I'll post some pic's

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