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1998 Tacoma 4X4 front center caps

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ToYota97SR5, Oct 24, 2020.

  1. Oct 24, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    ToYota97SR5

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    Hello guys,
    I just got some very nice 2007 17” 4 runner wheel and got them put on my 98 Tacoma 4X4 but the center cap will not fit the front wheels. Any suggestions on how to make them work or is there different front caps for the 4X4’s?

    Thanks

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  2. Oct 24, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    You have manual hubs; they're supposed to be exposed in order to have access to the hubs.

    There may be aftermarket wheels that cover them, but no newer Toyota models came with manual hubs which is why their cover won't work.

    You'll have to use a cover from a different wheel just to cover your hub which IMO will look dumb.

    Why hide the hubs?
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Just figure it’s an easy off if the Hubs are covered and I need to Lock them in! Just checking to see if there was a Solution
     
  4. Oct 25, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Then you could just lock the hubs in and leave them in all the time like I do.

    After 12 plus hours of work the last thing I want is to crawl out of the truck to lock the hubs to get up the drive way
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    dremel the center out
     
  6. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Surefoot the problem is where the center cap snaps in there is nuts for part of the hub I’m
    Trying to see what you are saying too do
     
  7. Oct 26, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    mine miss that bolt circle. i have 1 front 1 rear. going to tape around the lugs against the rim and spray the centers flat black to match the trim, or OD green to make people wonder where i swiped those axial's
     

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