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Any help/tips installing these wheel center caps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ken710, Jan 19, 2024.

  1. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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    Ken710

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    They seem nearly impossible to put on & I dont want to break any tabs any tips/tricks?

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  2. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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    Beavis5220

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    mine come in Sunday....supposed to pop right on???
     
  3. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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    Wish that was the case, feels like they are doing damage to the wheel each time i try to put them ondoesnt help that its cold as hell outside
     
  4. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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    what wheel?
     
  5. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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    Cool stuff
    Your suppose to take the wheel off , take the ring off , install cap and resecure the lock ring
     
  7. Jan 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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    Finally thank you!
     
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    Did you order these center caps recently? If so, would you mind sharing a link?
     
  9. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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    keep us posted on your progress.....wheels look good
     
  11. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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    Ken710

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    Ive had them sitting in a box for a while now, just now getting to install them heard they are on backorder now
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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  13. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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    Ahh okay
     
  14. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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    Even taking the ring off feels like all clips are going to brake was it like that for u?
     
  15. Jul 24, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    Does anyone seriously know how to install these center caps??
     
  16. Jul 24, 2024 at 8:11 PM
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    Just ended up slamming them on broke a few clips but they are sturdy, even the dealer couldn’t put them back on after a tire rotation
     
  17. Jul 24, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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    joba27n

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    My trick is to put a side onto the rim and then with your fingers in the lug nut opening "squeeze" the cap and seat it in a circular fashion instead of just slapping it in the middle like other caps like being installed
     
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  18. Jul 25, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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    Thank you Sir, this did the trick. They key is be patient and take your time. I was able to do it without breaking not one wheel cap.
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2024 at 3:10 AM
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    joba27n

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    I'm proud of your... I sacrificed one of my caps when I first got the truck learning that one :(
     
  20. Jul 26, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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    I apologize if this question has been asked but does these wheels come in 17” and fit over the flange on the rear axle without modifications?

    I really like the wheels but want them in 17” to fit my 2023 TRD Sport.
     

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