Single wheel conversion

[dvofg]

I have been looking into wheels to convert to single wheel....Then someone suggested why dont I have hub adapter made..Was wondering if this was possible? They make them for other trucks....not sure why it wouldnt work for converting the FG

 

[lehel1]

hub adapters

hello

we went thru the same thought process at one time before we had new 19.5's wheels made. expensive is the first thoguht that comes to mind, as well it will be important to know what kind of load you plan to carry if you plan to run the stock rims as singles.

atwater warriors seem to have things down in this department so it was no reinventing things for us. since we use our truck for hauling and a camper we needed heavier wheels and tires.

cheers lehel

 

[DzlToy]

wheel spacer/adapter, tire and wheel all need to be properly rated and designed. A "dished" wheel as for a dually will not work well if you just remove one of the dually wheels and leave one installed. The wheel needs to have the appropriate backspacing or offset for your application.

I would doubt that a chunk of billet steel or aluminum would fail, but I would certainly feel better about steel with some big fat grade 8 studs in there, maybe even an allen head bolt or torx bolt on the back side with some red locktite on them.

any machine shop could make a wheel adapter out of a "round" of steel. All they are doing is drilling holes. Cost and interest however may be other issues altogether..

 

[dvofg]

Adapters and spacers are used on many of of the big 3...There are a bunch of companies that specialize in these....I was thinking to have them made so I can use chevy rims and tires...Then my possibilities are endless.....Thats the plan .lets see how it works out

 

[mog]

Adapters and spacers are used on many of of the big 3...There are a bunch of companies that specialize in these....I was thinking to have them made so I can use chevy rims and tires...Then my possibilities are endless.....Thats the plan .lets see how it works out

I'd sure be interested in how that comes out (2002 FG here). Keep us advised