Gary Lewis Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I will be out there later today putting new pins in the leaf packs, so no better time than while I'm doing that. I'll post the measurements in Big Blue's thread so that you can detail your changes there. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks! Full-float Sterling is installed. Today I learned that semi-float and full-float axles have different length lug studs, and my nice closed-end lug nuts that fit the studs on my semi-float Sterling won't fit the studs on my full-float Sterling. New lug nuts are on the way. I'm hoping the nice ones I have will work with an aftermarket wheel with a thicker bore, but they definitely don't work with steelies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Full-float Sterling is installed. Today I learned that semi-float and full-float axles have different length lug studs, and my nice closed-end lug nuts that fit the studs on my semi-float Sterling won't fit the studs on my full-float Sterling. New lug nuts are on the way. I'm hoping the nice ones I have will work with an aftermarket wheel with a thicker bore, but they definitely don't work with steelies. Looking good, Shaun! I'm sure you could press shorter studs in (if need be) What type of wheels have you got for your truck, Alcoas or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Full-float Sterling is installed. Today I learned that semi-float and full-float axles have different length lug studs, and my nice closed-end lug nuts that fit the studs on my semi-float Sterling won't fit the studs on my full-float Sterling. New lug nuts are on the way. I'm hoping the nice ones I have will work with an aftermarket wheel with a thicker bore, but they definitely don't work with steelies. Looking good. I like that big hub sticking out in back. But I wish mine were as black as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Looking good, Shaun! I'm sure you could press shorter studs in (if need be) What type of wheels have you got for your truck, Alcoas or something similar? Thanks Gary! Me too. Actually looks like an F350 now. Looking good, Shaun! I'm sure you could press shorter studs in (if need be) What type of wheels have you got for your truck, Alcoas or something similar? Nothing yet. I've been watching Marketplace waiting for a deal like Cory found for his truck, but Marketplace is full of 16.5's and I'm not willing to go down that road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks Gary! Me too. Actually looks like an F350 now. Looking good, Shaun! I'm sure you could press shorter studs in (if need be) What type of wheels have you got for your truck, Alcoas or something similar? Nothing yet. I've been watching Marketplace waiting for a deal like Cory found for his truck, but Marketplace is full of 16.5's and I'm not willing to go down that road. Great! An accomplishment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks Gary! Me too. Actually looks like an F350 now. Looking good, Shaun! I'm sure you could press shorter studs in (if need be) What type of wheels have you got for your truck, Alcoas or something similar? Nothing yet. I've been watching Marketplace waiting for a deal like Cory found for his truck, but Marketplace is full of 16.5's and I'm not willing to go down that road. Yeah, unless you're into leftover Humvee tires there's not much reason for 16.5" anything, these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Yeah, unless you're into leftover Humvee tires there's not much reason for 16.5" anything, these days. Exactly my thoughts as well. Even 15's and 16's are becoming outdated with the large wheel craze that's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Yeah, unless you're into leftover Humvee tires there's not much reason for 16.5" anything, these days. Exactly my thoughts as well. Even 15's and 16's are becoming outdated with the large wheel craze that's going on. I'm enjoying your build, Shaun! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 I'm enjoying your build, Shaun! Looks great! Thanks John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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