H2 wheels.....Machining questions

Hot Stuff · 02-07-2008, 02:01 PM

Hey guys! I'm going to be machining my H2 wheels this weekend and have a few questions.

What size should I bore the center hub hole out to? I recall 4.8" but wasn't sure without pulling the wheels off my truck.

Should I bore the hole clear through the wheel or should I just counterbore it from the backside?
And if just a counterbore, how deep from the backside?

If there is anything else you think I should know before I machine these, feel free to tell me. Thanks!

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'03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags

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**MegaCummin** · 02-07-2008, 02:28 PM

I helpeed a buddy do his, we just removed the entire small inner ring with a router. cant remember the exact measurement. Hope this helps ya

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2007 Megacab 2500, 6.7L, 6speed man tran. 3" leveling kit, S&B Cold Air Intake 5" straight pipe, 6" silverline tip. Nitto 295/70/17 meats. AVIC D-3, pioneer speakers, 10.5" screen and dvd in the back.

Hot Stuff · 02-07-2008, 02:31 PM

Cool. I just found the posts stating it needs to be 4.774". I'll just pull a wheel off tomorrow and verify everything. Thanks

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'03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags

Ohio Coal Roller

VjjR · 02-07-2008, 02:41 PM

yea i read somewhere if you take the thinner inner ring down to the thicker ring its good.

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Mine: 05 QC SB, 6SPD, 4WD, Jacobs Brake, Leveled, Straight Piped, recon cab lights..
GF's: 01 2500 EC, 7' flat bed, 6SPD, 4WD, Straight Piped, AFE stg2..
Dad's: 400 big cam III, 13spd

WarEagle3500 · 02-07-2008, 02:46 PM

I just did this with a router, it was too easy. just put the wheel down upside down, adjust the depth on the router so that the guide bearing (on your flush cut bit) is riding on the outer ring and you will do just fine. there are a few guides with pics on here somewhere. if you need to let me know, i took pics as i went. dont worry too much about the measurements, just follow this tip and you will be just fine and it is a very tight fit when you are done.

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2006 3500 ST 4x4 6spd: H2 wheels with 315/70/17 BFG's. Diablosport Predator.

kry226 · 02-07-2008, 06:05 PM

Make sure your guide bearing on the flush cut bit doesn't come off. Tighten it before you begin to cut and check it after every wheel. Don't ask me how I learned this.

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2004 2500 SLT QC 4x4 CTD HO/48re, 4.10, Brite Box, GDP Walbro 392, Mag-Hytec Tranny Pan, Line-X over the rails, Leer 700, Westin nerfs, KORE Pace and H2 wheels with BFG 315s.

02-07-2008, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hot Stuff Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	H2 wheels.....Machining questions Hey guys! I'm going to be machining my H2 wheels this weekend and have a few questions. What size should I bore the center hub hole out to? I recall 4.8" but wasn't sure without pulling the wheels off my truck. Should I bore the hole clear through the wheel or should I just counterbore it from the backside? And if just a counterbore, how deep from the backside? If there is anything else you think I should know before I machine these, feel free to tell me. Thanks! __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags Ohio Coal Roller

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02-07-2008, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
MegaCummin North Texas VP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MegaCummin's Truck Pics	I helpeed a buddy do his, we just removed the entire small inner ring with a router. cant remember the exact measurement. Hope this helps ya __________________ 2007 Megacab 2500, 6.7L, 6speed man tran. 3" leveling kit, S&B Cold Air Intake 5" straight pipe, 6" silverline tip. Nitto 295/70/17 meats. AVIC D-3, pioneer speakers, 10.5" screen and dvd in the back.

02-07-2008, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hot Stuff Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 3,001 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	Cool. I just found the posts stating it needs to be 4.774". I'll just pull a wheel off tomorrow and verify everything. Thanks __________________ '03 Black 2500 QC/LB 4x4, 6 speed, BHAF, 2" lift, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, Firestone bags Ohio Coal Roller

02-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
VjjR Cummins Nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts VjjR's Truck Pics	yea i read somewhere if you take the thinner inner ring down to the thicker ring its good. __________________ Mine: 05 QC SB, 6SPD, 4WD, Jacobs Brake, Leveled, Straight Piped, recon cab lights.. GF's: 01 2500 EC, 7' flat bed, 6SPD, 4WD, Straight Piped, AFE stg2.. Dad's: 400 big cam III, 13spd

02-07-2008, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
WarEagle3500 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WarEagle3500's Truck Pics	I just did this with a router, it was too easy. just put the wheel down upside down, adjust the depth on the router so that the guide bearing (on your flush cut bit) is riding on the outer ring and you will do just fine. there are a few guides with pics on here somewhere. if you need to let me know, i took pics as i went. dont worry too much about the measurements, just follow this tip and you will be just fine and it is a very tight fit when you are done. __________________ 2006 3500 ST 4x4 6spd: H2 wheels with 315/70/17 BFG's. Diablosport Predator.

02-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
kry226 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts kry226's Truck Pics	Make sure your guide bearing on the flush cut bit doesn't come off. Tighten it before you begin to cut and check it after every wheel. Don't ask me how I learned this. __________________ hang up and drive 2004 2500 SLT QC 4x4 CTD HO/48re, 4.10, Brite Box, GDP Walbro 392, Mag-Hytec Tranny Pan, Line-X over the rails, Leer 700, Westin nerfs, KORE Pace and H2 wheels with BFG 315s.