Torque thrust 2 question

[c24sc]

Hey guys.
K.. this is retarded, but i'd thought i'd ask. I finally got the 66 ready and was mounting the tt2 17" rims on the car. But with the center caps on, my skiniest 12pt socket its the center cap and wont allow me to torque the wheels down. (i can,but will scratch up cap).

Is anybody using some sort of special socket to get these things on/off? really dont want to keep taking the center cap off all the time.

Thought i'd ask. Heading out with the kids, so will hit up the tool store hopefully on monday to see what they have.

thanks for the input!
Nate

 

[chromedog]

thats the only gripe i have with the TTII rims, the center cap has to come off any time you put a socket on the lugs, ive tried snap on, mac, etc... the only thing i havent tried is relieving the center caps slightly where the socket hits.

 

[coolblue65]

nothing you can do besides get custom machined center caps, the TTII's center cap is one size fits all, but was originally designed for Chevy's so they are a bit to big for us Ford guys. We are S.O.L.

 

[c24sc]

this sucks. i wonder if i can turn a socket on the lathe where it hits and still have enough meet to trq wheel nuts up.

nate

 

[iskwezm]

nothing you can do besides get custom machined center caps, the TTII's center cap is one size fits all, but was originally designed for Chevy's so they are a bit to big for us Ford guys. We are S.O.L.

yup

what i do is loosenm the cap, that will give you enough movement in the cap to get a socket on then retighten the cap

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Is AM still neglecting to thread the center cap screw holes and just packaging those self-tapping screws?

 

[chromedog]

the new TTII's use machine screws threaded into helicoils... a nice touch, if you ask me

 

[c24sc]

the new TTII's use machine screws threaded into helicoils... a nice touch, if you ask me

ya, the new ones use machine screws. Wonder y they don't sell machined caps for fords that have the lip machined down to match the groove in the wheel for the lugnut.

pita.

nate

 

[dodgestang]

I just use these....I like them better than the AR cap anyway...and you don't need to remove them to get the lugs off

http://streetortrack.com/Billet-PLAIN-center-caps-for-American-Racing-wheels-pr-16162.html

 

[c24sc]

I just use these....I like them better than the AR cap anyway...and you don't need to remove them to get the lugs off

http://streetortrack.com/Billet-PLAIN-center-caps-for-American-Racing-wheels-pr-16162.html

i was just at your website to see what you we're using. I didn't notice that in the pics. ill have too look harder. does it look wierd to have the billet against the polished aluminum?

 

[dodgestang]

They blend right in...

I don't have any close up photos that I am aware off...but here is a couple that they are visible in

http://www.dodgestang.com/1967/DSC00459 (Medium).JPG
http://www.dodgestang.com/Polebarn/DSC00590 (Medium).JPG
http://www.dodgestang.com/cf7/DSC00335 (Medium).JPG

 

[raleighstang65]

I have the keyed lug nuts on my TTII's and with the key that fits over them it extends out enough to get a socket on without hitting the center cap. Just a thought...

 

[c24sc]

I have the keyed lug nuts on my TTII's and with the key that fits over them it extends out enough to get a socket on without hitting the center cap. Just a thought...

key lug nuts? got any close up pics?

thanks.
nate

 

[c24sc]

Hey guys,
was going to start another post, but see i got some big names here (dodgestang, chromedog, Iskwezm). Love your rides, and did a lot of research on them do go with my bs for the rims and stance.

So heres the new problem.lol.

Am going thru the process of doing a home alignment to test drive car before i take it to alignment shop. Front is your 1" shebly drop, 620s (1/3 coil cut for now) all new parts/bushings. Rear is new standard leafs but with 1.25" lowering blocks from NPD (receipt say 1", but they are 1 1/4 in height..? is that right?) .

I went big with the 255/40/17 bfgood sports on 4.75" bs on the 17x8 tt2 for the rear. Set car down , and the rear hits the very front inner corner of the inner fender. I know they saw to hit it with a hammer (even in mustang plus's catalogue), but i'm not sure i'll be able to 'message' it enough to have clearance for wheel/tire travel. It seems to be pretty solid, other then the lower piece, which can be easy bent.

dodgestang, your running a 5 mideye rear leaf. what does that equal in terms of " of a drop. Did you have to do any 'messaging' to ensure tire clearance?

Iskwezm. (not sure if i can even pronounce that). I know your running a wider tire, but did you use any 1/4 or 7/32" spacer to give you a little more room for the wider tire? or did you message it big time?

Options are, going crazy with 5lbs hammer (will try), trying a 1" block drop (love where the 1.25 sits), or buying some 1/4 or 7/32 spacers. Will mount the wheel again and see if i can get away with the smallest spacer. Love how it sits just a little in from the fender. Prefer not to lose that. Although I can get spacer/blocks through my parts counter no problem, but wanted to see what you guys did.

would post pics, but my wife took my camera to her mexico trip with her.

thanks!
Nate

 

[c24sc]

oops. The rear lowering blocks measure 1 1/4 but the receipt says 1". I could have sworn npd sold 1 1/4" ones when before.

 

[raleighstang65]

I'll try and take some pics of the lug nuts for you tonight.

 

[raleighstang65]

Here are some pics, they didn't turn out all that great but hopefully you get the idea. I got the lug nuts from the place that mounted my tires (Discount Tire). Same backspacing as yours but the tires are 235/45R17.





Hope this helps!

Adam

 

[dodgestang]

Does it hit on both sides? Are you sure you are centered properly?

On my car my driver side wheel well measures a full inch smaller than the passenger side wheel well. Because of this I run a small 1/8 spacer on the passenger side to make everything look visually the same. I don't need it but it is an 'appearance' thing. When I put the 275 on for the track however I have to use the spacer otherwise my passenger side will drag on the inner wheel well.

 

[c24sc]

Here are some pics, they didn't turn out all that great but hopefully you get the idea. I got the lug nuts from the place that mounted my tires (Discount Tire). Same backspacing as yours but the tires are 235/45R17.





Hope this helps!

Adam

pics work now! thanks!!

 

[iskwezm]

Iskwezm. (not sure if i can even pronounce that). I know your running a wider tire, but did you use any 1/4 or 7/32" spacer to give you a little more room for the wider tire? or did you message it big time?

say I-squeeze-em...........i used to work for NOS and hit the bottle pretty hard on everything i own

I dont run spacers.I used a "small" 3 lb sledge and the metal moves real fast in that corner,so dont go crazy. I only gave it a few good wacks and would put the whell back on.With 1/4-1/2" clearance its fine.