Sooooooo, I bought a PPV ...

[RichardCranium]

Do you think the ssv caps would look good on there?

I do. I really like the look with the chrome centers on the black wheel, and think it keeps to the overall appearance. And my State Trooper buddies loved the look too from these pics.

They look great. How are you thinking to mount the PPV center cap? I didn’t like where the mounting holes lined up, thought drilling and tapping into that raised ring would possibly weaken the wheel. I like the look without them, so I didn’t bother. There is a guy out there that makes a clip kit to mount other styles of cap. I have him saved somewhere if you need them. Think it was about $100. I’m dropping mine to 4/6 on Friday..pretty excited. I’ve got the front spindles, shock extenders and 4” spring now. Going to 6” rear spring, trailing arm replicators, and Spohn adjustable panhard bar, and adjustable drop front struts, to take out the Chevy lean. All Belltech stuff before and after…except the 6” springs. I’ll post a pic when it’s all done.

Shoot me the link!

Hey, didn’t you do a Dashskin cover? If so, how did that turn out? Still happy with it? I’m ready to order one right now

I did do the DashSkin and I am 10000% happy with it. Don't be shy with the adhesive in the areas where your dash is cracked, goop that mess on there good. I don't have a single rattle, and it looks so good no one notices it.

 

[Markat666]

https://www.streettrucksmag.com/roll-out-getting-that-old-school-wheel-look/#

 

[Markat666]

This should be the link to the page where I found them

 

[89Suburban]

They look great. How are you thinking to mount the PPV center cap? I didn’t like where the mounting holes lined up, thought drilling and tapping into that raised ring would possibly weaken the wheel. I like the look without them, so I didn’t bother. There is a guy out there that makes a clip kit to mount other styles of cap. I have him saved somewhere if you need them. Think it was about $100. I’m dropping mine to 4/6 on Friday..pretty excited. I’ve got the front spindles, shock extenders and 4” spring now. Going to 6” rear spring, trailing arm replicators, and Spohn adjustable panhard bar, and adjustable drop front struts, to take out the Chevy lean. All Belltech stuff before and after…except the 6” springs. I’ll post a pic when it’s all done.

Are you going to post your progress on your drop kit in a thread?

 

[RichardCranium]

This should be the link to the page where I found them

Ah ok, they are really made for the pot metal center caps that are light. Drilling holes for these centers won't affect the wheel negatively as far as strength goes though. I hope to have these done by this weekend, we shall see.

 

[Markat666]

Did you get those caps drilled and installed yet?

 

[RichardCranium]

Did you get those caps drilled and installed yet?

Hope this week!

 

[RichardCranium]

Took the head unit out for 2 reasons. Mainly to insert my Moto adapter for BT Android Auto on the back of the unit, so it's hidden. But also, my front channel for my Alpine sub amp seems to be going in and out on its own.

 

[RichardCranium]

Finally grabbed an 8mm tap and started on the centercaps. Got the RR done first, really really happy with the look.

 

[RichardCranium]

Ripped the FR off after mowing the grass, drilled/tapped the first hole, drilled/started to tap the second hole......SNAP.

POS Stanley tools from Lowes, damn tap snapped like a twig. Luckily I was able to grab the end with vise grips and turn it out. Guess I'll finish tomorrow, as long as I don't break another.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ripped the FR off after mowing the grass, drilled/tapped the first hole, drilled/started to tap the second hole......SNAP.

POS Stanley tools from Lowes, damn tap snapped like a twig. Luckily I was able to grab the end with vise grips and turn it out. Guess I'll finish tomorrow, as long as I don't break another.

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Is that a scuff on the rim already?

 

[RichardCranium]

Is that a scuff on the rim already?

My muddy ass shoes, had to use my feet to get some leverage with these heavy ass wheels.

 

[iamdub]

Ripped the FR off after mowing the grass, drilled/tapped the first hole, drilled/started to tap the second hole......SNAP.

POS Stanley tools from Lowes, damn tap snapped like a twig. Luckily I was able to grab the end with vise grips and turn it out. Guess I'll finish tomorrow, as long as I don't break another.

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Dem macros, doe. They really spotlight the disappointment.

 

[RichardCranium]

Dem macros, doe. They really spotlight the disappointment.

Normally I would share better quality pics, actually. It was hard to hold that heavy wheel so I had to zoom in more than I wanted to. Now that I look at these on a computer, it almost looks like Michael J. Fox took them....

 

[RichardCranium]

My bad, it was an Irwin brand tap that shattered. Got it replaced today, finished the centercaps. I'm so stoked I didn't even wash this POS for these quick pics.

 

[RichardCranium]

@Markat666 pics up!

 

[Markat666]

They look really good, I have mine off at the moment, because I still have a tire that needs a repair. But I think I’m going to drill and tap mine. My center caps are factory black..maybe off a newer model? I did get mine lowered to 4/6 last week. Had to do the free travel mod myself, my shop didnt want to do it. It was a pain, but turned out good. Couple hours in the driveway. Used 5-6 thin cut off disks on angle grinder. Moved bump stop to axle pad.

 

[Markat666]

I’ll put my transports back on by next week.

 

[Markat666]

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[Markat666]

My measurements from ground to fender lip, lined up at center of wheel, is 32” in the rear and 31” up front. Pretty low now, I’m digging it.