FYI!!! HEMTT rims....

[dm22630]

I wanted to see how the hemtt rim would look on my M813 this evening....so I pulled the stock rim off & put the hemtt rim on. Just so everyone knows, the stock wheel studs are too short for these rims. Looks like they need to be AT LEAST another 1/2" longer.

Does anyone know the part # that I need for the correct studs?

Thanks!

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

hhmmm wheels gonna be selling for cheap? or I've got secrets on how to fix the problem

 

[grounded]

HMMM.. you going to buy them all up. then have me bring them out when i come here in couple weeks .

there is a SS transport fee though.

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

actually I forgot to ask you grounded... could you bring some wrecker spades out if I bought them?

 

[grounded]

actually i been flying back and forth cause i can fly for a 1/3 the cost of driving. but if guys out there or on the way get to wanting some things out west. i will be more then glad to load stuff up and haul it out that way. OR get to froggy ill drive a truck out and fly home

 

[HeadWizard]

hhmmm I've got secrets on how to fix the problem

And that would be?

Help a brother out.

 

[Sephirothq]

I am guessing you use the wheel studs from a hemmit???

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

nope...

 

[area52]

When I first looked at buying these kind of rims, I asked and SEARCHED, and found a reply from someone who said they use the "rear thimbles"? I guess they are beveled to go into the hole further? Maybe I am tired and not thinking straight.

here it is:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/16447-who-has-hemtt-rims-5-ton.html

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

GOOD JOB! area52 wins prize You can take the rear budcaps put them on first then put the wheels on and then use the rear nuts and you are fine secret is out :-/ was fun while it lasted
btw they are beveled however it is because they are a bit longer as well that it all adds to them being long enough

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

here is a picture of one of ours using same idea...

 

[KsM715]

So do the rears go on with or without the budcapps under them? Are these wheels hub-centric? That skinny stud in such a wide hole sure doesnt look safe.

 

[dm22630]

I checked it out on my truck today. The budcap trick is what I needed...THANKS!

You will need to put the budcaps on ALL the wheel studs before you put the lugs on (front & rear). It gives the extra length needed, and it also fills in the hole a lot better.

 

[KsM715]

Guess theres gonna be a run on buddcaps now. I know I need 20

 

[SETOYOTA]

what is a budcap?

 

[dm22630]

I will post the Euclid part # here tomorrow when I call my truck shop.

Luckily, they are still in production & are readily available. You will also need the L&R rear lugs to go on them!

 

[area52]

what is a budcap?

I don't think I understand still what to do??

 

[dm22630]

I don't think I understand still what to do??

All 3 axles use the same L&R wheel studs.

A budcap is what holds the inner rear tires on, and then the outer rear is placed over the budcap & is held on with a rear lug.

Front lugs have a small inner hole that holds directly to the stud.

Rear lugs have a large inner hole that holds directly onto the budcap.

Basically, by putting a budcap on the front or rear studs first, you are getting an extra 1" of "stud", so you can safely install the HEMTT rims.

 

[KsM715]

Do the budcaps need to be machined so the wheel will still sit tight up against the hub?

 

[dm22630]

Do the budcaps need to be machined so the wheel will still sit tight up against the hub?

I guess it could be done. I am not worrying about it unless they somehow loosen up, and then all I will do is change out the studs w/longer ones.

Keep in mind, these will be torqued to around 400lbs....not much will loosen up.