Hubcap, if only mild 4wheeling is in sight...
Who likes hub caps who doesn’t (1 Viewer)
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mine's a mall crawler so I like the hubcaps
suzuguru
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Honestly, I like it both ways. I probably prefer it without hubcaps, especially with the full floating rear end. However, the hubcaps look great, especially if you're wanting to maximize that 'vintage' look. Either way, you can't lose with a Land Cruiser.
middlecalf
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I can go home now, I learned something
. Haven't ever paid enough attention to the multitude of FF discussions and was a bit confused about the above comment until I finally looked closely at seamonkey's 45 pics. FF's have hubs! And apparently the later hubcaps fit over them. Wonder if the early acorn hubcaps fit over them?
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suzuguru
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I can go home now, I learned something
I always assumed they used fronts all around when the rear was FF.
Caps on this truck. Looks unfinished with out. To me caps look best on painted deep dish wheels. I never liked hub caps on chrome wheels, especially baby moons. I am partial to spokes. When I fist got my FJ40 spokes were the rage so instead of buying some decent tires I put a set of white spokes on it. They have been on so long now that I almost think of them a OEM. It has a lot to do with what kind of use you are going to put your rig through. Hard rocking you want something that is sturdy and can be easily dressed up with a rattle can. Sand or mud is a little more forgiving so you can go a little dressier. Spindly 20 inchers and the like on a FJ 40 Land Cruiser, you should be run out of town. Heeps are okay though.
jim land
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Hub caps do look good , its more retro or vintage look
No caps look more industial , work truck or military
No caps look better for my tast
No caps look more industial , work truck or military
No caps look better for my tast
Hub caps on Chevy wheels
85roktoy
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Do it the way god intended…
i agree !
excellent advise .......
- both 1983 FJ43L-KC 's were and are my personal builds , the red one now sold , the Mustard one is in long term Hybridation status
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thatcabledude
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That’s pretty sharp! Can you share any details?
dmaddox
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Caps are like shoes - wear what's appropriate for the occasion.
I have debated the same thing on my cruiser as well. I like it without and with the caps. My other thought is if I should keep the wheel black or paint they grey.
Also I’m not a big fan of the white wagon wheels. If seen some 40’s with them and didn’t mind the look but overall not a big fan.
Also I’m not a big fan of the white wagon wheels. If seen some 40’s with them and didn’t mind the look but overall not a big fan.
GA Architect
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Modified OEM rims with hubcaps.
I like the gray wheels. I also like the Cygnus colored wheels I seen guys do. Light color shows off well against the hub caps.
Very nice look. In my little Infantry Head I’m thinking of the possibilities. I have 17” FJC steelies now. Purely for the availability of different tire size and a bit of the YOTA heritage. Always wanted that steely (Dan
) look with the hub caps.Semi-Hijack alert.
I don't see what you mean
It's the worst of them but by now I've smashed 3 of them x)
But it can be somewhat hammered back in shape and I think that it adds patina/battle scars
(and could be very easily/cheaply replaced if desired)
Hey Matt, can you share some part numbers for those rims? Those are saweeet!i just ordered a NEW set of these for my FJ62 from the dealer .......
they come ina PEWTER type finish ...
and there 16" to BOOT !
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