Installing Hubcap Clips On 8-Lug Rims

Article Author:
Smokey Culver
Article Revision:
1.4
Difficulty Rating:
Easy
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Elapse Time:
10 to 15 minutes per wheel
Required Tools:
– Drill
– Pencil
– Hole Punch
– Hammer
– Screw/Nut Driver
– Ratchet (Optional)
Step 1: Determine where the clips should be mounted on the wheel by holding a couple in place with tape to get an idea where to mount them. Then, lower the hubcap over them to see if it will be a snug fit once they are installed.
Step 2: It might be necessary to flatten the clips out somewhat. Lay them on a flat surface & strike them with a hammer. Be careful, they can easily break. It's a good idea to have a few extras just in case.
Step 3: Once decided where you want to mount the clips, mark with a pencil. It would be wise not to paint the rim until this job is done, so you can see your marks prior to drilling any holes.
Step 4: Take a punch & punch the holes to be drilled. I recommend installing 2 clips at first, one on each side, just to see how the hubcap is going to fit. I chose to install a total of 4 per wheel, which works very well.
Step 5: When drilling your holes, make each hole a little smaller than the screw that you are going to use. The reason I mention this, is that if you overtighten the screw, you might break it off.
Step 6: Referring again to breaking the screws off, I highly recommend a nut driver or screw driver, as opposed to a ratchet or drill. As you can tell, I broke a couple off before I finally got smart!
Step 7: The hubcap should fit pretty tight once the clips are installed. Make sure that each clip goes to the inside & not the outside of the hubcap when you snap it on.
Step 8: Fortunately, each clip can be adjusted after installation. To adjust them, simply tap them with a hammer and/or tightening or loosening the screws as necessary, until you get a tight fit. Be careful with the hammer! The clips, as stated earlier, can break, so it's a good idea to have a few extras on hand.
Step 9: With a coat of paint & the addition of a chrome beauty ring, the hubcap looks pretty good, wouldn't you say? And I might add that if I can do it, anybody can install these clips! Good luck!!!