Got my Alcoas but might have a problem.

[Sycostang67]

I went and made the swap today and got my alcoas. Apparently though, they are real Alcoas and not the ford version as they dont have the notches to hold the ford caps. They had the push through style center caps, so I had planned on getting the aftermarket ford style caps. The rear caps wont be a problem as they clamp around the lug nuts, but the fronts are still retained by the tabs. They lady I talked to mentioned using the rear caps but cutting a hole for the hub. I'm going back in the morning to talk to the store owner as she said he's much more knowledgable in such matters. Hopefully he can find something that works for the front. Anyways, here's my pics without caps for now.

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[SparkandFire]

Looks great, I like the Alcoas! I'd love to find a set like that for my truck.

 

[funnyman06]

I love those, they look nice, you just need larger tires

 

[Sycostang67]

I love those, they look nice, you just need larger tires

I know, they have stock sized 235/85's right now. I will step up to some 285/75's when I get the chance. It is nice having an accurate speedometer though.

 

[DragRag]

The speedo is easy to calibrate in your truck, and can be done up to 6 times. Dig around a little and you will find out how to do it, takes 5 minutes.

 

[Sycostang67]

The speedo is easy to calibrate in your truck, and can be done up to 6 times. Dig around a little and you will find out how to do it, takes 5 minutes.

Thanks, found the info and tucked it away for when I get bigger tires.

 

[NapaBavarian]

I've picked up Alcoa caps here-

http://www.southwestwheel.com/

 

[88beast]

why would you want the caps?
then you cant change axles on the side of the road with out taking off the tires lol
looks good now i want some

 

[1320Cummins]

why would you want the caps?
then you cant change axles on the side of the road with out taking off the tires lol
looks good now i want some

What are you doing to your truck to create the need for a road side axle swap!!!?
In all of my truck abuse the only axle I broke was on my S-1600 pulling out of a hole, I found the other side twisted.

 

[BIG DAVE]

Looks awesome man! now you need alil more rubber on them now lol.

 

[87crewdually]

Changed it up alittle for you. Can you find the differences?

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[BIG DAVE]

Changed it up alittle for you. Can you find the differences?

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I like it

 

[Hyde]

No offense but why the hell would you lower a truck? The stacks could stand to come down a little IMO

 

[87crewdually]

No offense but why the hell would you lower a truck? The stacks could stand to come down a little IMO

Actually I was trying to give the impression of bigger tires filling the wheel wells, not so much lowering it. Agreed I wouldn't lower a 4x4, now my 2wd dually crew could stand to come down alittle. Sorry for your mis-interperatation.

 

[Hyde]

Ahh now it all makes sense, some bigger meats would be very welcome on that thing