Originally Posted by Super55
Grigg,
As long as I have the outer ring type of two piece, it's good? That would be good to hear.
And would that 2 1/2 ton spartman is talking about, would that be a GMC and why he has the centre split?

Right, the lock ring or three piece wheels are OK if in good shape and given proper care. See the Tech Tip linked above.

Chevy only went up to 2 ton in the AD years, so a 2.5 ton is a GMC, or someone is confused.

Grigg

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