8 to 10 lug adapters Can I making them?

woodman13 said:

First I am a cheap A$$....I have made alot of stuff cheaper than I can buy it and usually make it better and stronger than I can buy it. That being said....has anyone made their own 8 to 10 lug adapter for 22.5 wheels on a Dually?

How hard can it be? Could a machine shop make this cheaper than I can buy it?

All the pics I see are the same pic....am I the only one who noticed this?

I want 22.5 wheels and tires but don't want to spend $3600 bucks....

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I have been a machinist for years and its possible to make the adaptors, but to get them right without having one to measure by, is more trouble than it's worth. What I'm getting at is the American Force adaptors have an offset machined in them that keeps the wheels from sticking out to far when mounted on the truck. You would basically have to start with a straight adaptor and measure with a mounted wheel and tire. The wheels will stick out to far past the body if this offset isn't machined in the adaptor. It's really a lot of trouble unless you have your own lathe and mill. Also, the adaptors would have to be machined very true to keep from having a balance issue. Basically, the American Force adaptors are a proven setup. For most people, it's much easier to just buy the adaptors and have no worries.

woodman13 said:

I wonder where the first guy who put 22.5's on his dually got his?

Thanks

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I'm sure he made his own or had someone to make them. I have heard of guys making their own and they work out ok, but for most people it just isn't worth the trouble. Give it a shot and see what happens. It's just going to take some time and effort. I honestly could make them all day long if I had the equipment. Worst part if the adaptors aren't machined true, you will create a balance issue. That is the biggest problem to start with when running 22.5s and that's with very true adaptors. There is honestly no cheap way to do a safe, dependable, comfortable 22.5 setup. It takes a little cash to do it right.

You could save some money by getting your Alcoas at a salvage yard, but the finish on the wheels are always bad. So, you have to get them refinished. This still can be a cheaper alternative.

ERIC