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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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is it possible to get a set of Silverado SS or Trailblazer SS rims my 2500hd? i've seen adapters in catalogs and magazines, but nothing for a 8lug-> 6lg conversion. can it be done?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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silverado ss and trailblazer ss bolt patterns are different
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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might look into the compatibility of replacing the hubs in the front with 6 lug hubs. you could also have your rear axles re-drilled for 6 lugs as well.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrunner
silverado ss and trailblazer ss bolt patterns are different
i believe its just the center bore thats different isnt it?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by GMracer
i believe its just the center bore thats different isnt it?
Nope TBSS wheels are 6 on 5 or something instead of 6 on 5.5
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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even all that happens the strenght of the wheels might not hold the weight of the HD trucks
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik
even all that happens the strenght of the wheels might not hold the weight of the HD trucks
HD truck doesnt weigh much more then a suburban unless we its a diesel or BB.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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dont forget the weight carrying capaicty of the HDs
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All thats over the rear axle and if he just gets the hubs redrilled he isnt sacrificing much if any strength. Ill have to look through my book of **** and find the company that Im using to make my axles for 14 bolt SF swap but they make aftermarket axles for the 14 bolts in whatever lug pattern you want. Guess it just ocmes down to how deep he wants to go.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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i still wouldnt want a LT rim on a HD truck

but to each his own
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