2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[Dantheman1540]

More powder coat ****. I'm blown away how good they all look in person. The lower links look like a tray of tiny diamonds. Pictures don't even begin to show how deep and brilliant the sparkle is.

The wheels look really good with the caps. Gonna go get bolts tomorrow and begin the drilling and tapping.

Think I should get stainless bolts?

 

[Tonyrodz]

More powder coat ****. I'm blown away how good they all look in person. The lower links look like a tray of tiny diamonds. Pictures don't even begin to show how deep and brilliant the sparkle is.

The wheels look really good with the caps. Gonna go get bolts tomorrow and begin the drilling and tapping.

Think I should get stainless bolts?
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They're gonna take alot of abuse. I'd get the stainless.

 

[Dantheman1540]

They're gonna take alot of abuse. I'd get the stainless.

I concur.
I never mind spending a little more for good hardware. Hopefully I can get them mounted tomorrow evening! So excited to see them. Even more excited to paint the frame rail install the links and a nice stainless nut and bolt where it attaches to the frame. Can't have pretty things and ugly hardware!

Plan is to have the 10Bolt out Monday evening and the 9.5sf completely bolted in and driving by Wednesday evening. It should be a super simple but I want to take my time running the airbag lines, painting stuff and making sure everything is just right.

 

[Sam Harris]

More powder coat ****. I'm blown away how good they all look in person. The lower links look like a tray of tiny diamonds. Pictures don't even begin to show how deep and brilliant the sparkle is.

The wheels look really good with the caps. Gonna go get bolts tomorrow and begin the drilling and tapping.

Think I should get stainless bolts?
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Stainless? That’s a rhetorical question obviously..

 

[Dantheman1540]

Stainless? That’s a rhetorical question obviously..

I have a box of inconel bolts laying around I could use those ‍

 

[Sam Harris]

I have a box of inconel bolts laying around I could use those ‍[emoji3603]

Ok then. [emoji16]

 

[Rocket Man]

I have a box of inconel bolts laying around I could use those ‍

Yep

 

[Dantheman1540]

Just kidding stainless it shall be. I hope they have a decent selection at my local Ace hardware. I would like to get some flanged bolts so I don't have to mess with washers or scratch up the caps terribly.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Back in the day when I had my Typhoon, the stock aluminum rims had caps with 1 stainless bolt. That bolt seized in the bolt hole. I guess because of the 2 different metals. Even tho you'll have similar metals, maybe a little anti seize. Just in case.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Back in the day when I had my Typhoon, the stock aluminum rims had caps with 1 stainless bolt. That bolt seized in the bolt hole. I guess because of the 2 different metals. Even tho you'll have similar metals, maybe a little anti seize. Just in case.

Not a bad idea. I just recently started getting serious about using anti seize on automotive stuff. Boy oh boy does it save some knuckles!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not a bad idea. I just recently started getting serious about using anti seize on automotive stuff. Boy oh boy does it save some knuckles!

Better safe then sorry.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Better safe then sorry.

Or should I use locktite so they don't back out and I lose $150 center caps

 

[Tonyrodz]

Or should I use locktite so they don't back out and I lose $150 center caps

Not sure. I actually thought about that but couldn't decide. Gonna use coarse or fine threaded bolts? That could possibly help in the decision.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Not sure. I actually thought about that but couldn't decide. Gonna use coarse or fine threaded bolts? That could possibly help in the decision.

not sure I will be running to ace in about a half hour and see what I can find. Hopefully some fine thread stainless because the wheels are thin and I want as many threads engaged as possible.

I have plastic snap in center caps on my Method wheels on my silverado and they sling off so easy even with a little glue to try and keep them in I gave up replacing them. Of course the tahoe wont be abused as harshly.

 

[Tonyrodz]

not sure I will be running to ace in about a half hour and see what I can find. Hopefully some fine thread stainless because the wheels are thin and I want as many threads engaged as possible.

I have plastic snap in center caps on my Method wheels on my silverado and they sling off so easy even with a little glue to try and keep them in I gave up replacing them. Of course the tahoe wont be abused as harshly.

Maybe Loctite then.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Why loctite on fine but not coarse? I figured fine had more/better thread engagement which would cause more friction and less chance to back out. But I honestly never put any thought into this subject until now.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Well ended up with 5/16-18 x 3/4 stainless hex heads with a lock washer.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Why loctite on fine but not coarse? I figured fine had more/better thread engagement which would cause more friction and less chance to back out. But I honestly never put any thought into this subject until now.

Same here-- never put much thought into it. I was just imagining it in my head. Figured a finer thread might allow it to back out some--maybe. Lock washer could be good too. Guess you'll find out. Good thing there's 3 bolts to every cap.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Not a cop not a cop not a cop not a cop........



Desperately needs bigger tires but wow they ride better quieter and less steering effort.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Not a cop not a cop not a cop not a cop........



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Looks a little high. Go with Loctite? What tire size did you go with?