rims for manual hubs

[nwexplorer]

hey, i got a 92xlt with the manual hubs from the factory on the stock (jurassic park) rims. i was looking at buyins some used wheels/tires and was wondering how would i be able to turn the hubs if the new wheels cover it? do you just leave the center cap off, or get the dremel out? thanks for the help.

 

[Muleman36]

Nobody replied in nearly 20 years?!?

I'll answer for the others that may come across this same issue...

Drill a hole in your new center caps. (1" is easy to find grommets/plugs for at auto parts stores in the trailer bearing cover section)

Find a short length of 1" PVC and notch the end with a saw/grinder so it fits nicely onto your lockouts. You can even add a "tee" fitting to it for extra leverage if you're feeling creative.

Now you have new rims, a new access hole for your lockouts, and a new tool to keep in the door... Plugging the hole in the center cap is optional and looks best if your setup is black.