Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

Factory Center Caps

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Factory Center Caps

I know theres a few peeps on here using there factory caps on there aftermarket rims. I test fitted mine on my 10`s and I think it looks much better. I dont know what lugs that will work? Anyone got a link so I can get the right ones. Thanks
 
  #2  
Old 03-28-2010
dbp02's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts


You'll need at least 3 of those per wheel to hold the centers on.
 
  #3  
Old 03-28-2010
rangerboy101's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Winchester, Va
Posts: 8,187
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
If he's going to run 3 he might as well run all 5. Use the lugs that came on your factory wheels.
 
  #4  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have the stock lugs but my rims dont have a tappered stud hole there flat. Will it still work?
 
  #5  
Old 03-28-2010
dbp02's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nope
 
  #6  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Ok, any ideas as to what will work?
 
  #7  
Old 03-28-2010
Redneckstone's Avatar
Level III Supporter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: usa
Posts: 24,936
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
you can buy those lug nuts at any wheels store in packs of 4 or at any dealer
 
  #8  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I guess the rims are tappered but the lip of the lugs dont stick out far enough for the cap to grab onto. Do they come in different lengths?
 
  #9  
Old 03-28-2010
Redneckstone's Avatar
Level III Supporter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: usa
Posts: 24,936
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
No. mickey's and american racing they usually dont work because the hub is to thick procomps and eagles usually work just fine tho less thickness
 
  #10  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Thanks I did get them to work but is a tight fit. Thanks
 
  #11  
Old 03-28-2010
dbp02's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I may be misunderstanding you but if your wheels don't have a tapered seat, I hope you didn't use a tapered seat lug nut...
 
  #12  
Old 03-28-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
^^Ditto.
 
  #13  
Old 03-28-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Icon7

Originally Posted by dbp02
I may be misunderstanding you but if your wheels don't have a tapered seat, I hope you didn't use a tapered seat lug nut...
The rims do have a tapered seat, I didnt think they were at first.
 
  #14  
Old 03-28-2010
Redneckstone's Avatar
Level III Supporter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: usa
Posts: 24,936
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
the mickey's and Americans you can kinda fake it to work but as stated the hub lip is huge compared to like my eagles. and dont be surprised if you hit a large bump and you loose a cap seen that on the mickey's and Americans because the cap tangs arnt fully engaging with the lug nut
 
  #15  
Old 03-29-2010
whisky's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln,Nebraska
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Yeah I can see that happening. They do seem to be fairly tight, I had to beat them on with a 2x4.
 
  #16  
Old 03-29-2010
2008xl's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
im using the stock nuts, i dont see why the center caps dont fit on my soft 8's
 
  #17  
Old 03-29-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Originally Posted by 2008xl
im using the stock nuts, i dont see why the center caps dont fit on my soft 8's
They fit. Are you saying that they don't? Tons of members run stock snap-on caps with soft 8's. I've got the soft 8's cousin, D-windows and I run stock caps too.
 
  #18  
Old 03-30-2010
2008xl's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i maybe i just really have to hit them hard to get them on....
 
  #19  
Old 03-30-2010
silverfox's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Taft, Ca
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Name:  GEDC1037.jpg
Views: 54
Size:  83.1 KB

cragar caps FTW
 
  #20  
Old 03-30-2010
Fx4wannabe01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boring, Oregon
Posts: 21,721
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
yup. they're a hit to make clip. they wont fly off while drivin thats for sure. lol.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
scootr68
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
1
07-15-2012 07:57 PM
Scott B.
OLD - Interior, Exterior, Electrical, & Misc.
4
12-06-2010 07:57 PM
silverfox
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
11
05-06-2010 12:26 AM
Jazz921
OLD - Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
3
03-02-2009 10:39 AM



Quick Reply: Factory Center Caps



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:44 AM.