Center Cap Alternatives??

4x4Dogg · 09-19-2006, 11:49 PM

I got some my new wheels on finally, they are black (on a black TJ), but the center caps are silver. They look really funky contrasting with the black, and I don't like them. So no silver center caps it is.

BUT, I don't want the rusted axle end showing either.

So what are my alternatives? Can I paint the axle end? There is rust on there now, wouldn't I need to clean it off first (not looking forward to that) before painting it??

Is there some flush mount snap-in center cap I can get? What size would I need?

The wheels are your typical pro comp '97 series 15x8.

tmwoodall · 09-19-2006, 11:58 PM

I am about to get cragar soft eights if the caps are compatabile I will take yours off your hands...

**Erik T.** · 09-20-2006, 12:23 AM

I ordered my Cragar soft 8's without caps by accident - and I just shot the hubs with some black rattle can paint.

It worked well for the month or so I ran that way. I finally put the caps on this weekend though.

But I noticed that also, the Cragar caps stick out like 7 inches, when a flat one would suffice.

Trombino · 09-20-2006, 07:04 AM

Check this post out:

Center Caps

**Erik T.** · 09-20-2006, 07:07 AM

I wish I had done that instead of blowing like 8 bucks each for the cragars

Jon_H · 09-20-2006, 07:57 AM

You could also take your silver caps and spray 'em black (I think Krylon Fusion is usually what people recomend, and I've used it with nice results). You could also probably use spray on engine enamel or something along those lines.
Just make sure you prep before hand if you go this route.

tcestes · 09-20-2006, 08:11 AM

I'm in the same boat. I bought some chrome center caps when I bought my soft 8's, and it just looks funky to me. I want some black ones instead, not sure if I want to go the country crock route or not though, doesn't seem like it would be too durable and would eventually break.

So I may be selling my center caps in the coming weeks if anyone wants them.

**digitalcox** · 09-20-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atla

I ordered my Cragar soft 8's without caps by accident - and I just shot the hubs with some black rattle can paint.

I did the same thing. It doesn't look too bad with the hubs painted black.

Have a good one,
Justin

TexanTJ · 09-20-2006, 10:20 AM

I took off my wheels and did bedliner on the hubs.

I saw a rig on the trail with this setup (stock centers modded to fit cragar soft 8's) and thought it would look great with my silver jeep. The pic is kinda blurry but here it is.....

Jon_H · 09-20-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TexanTJ

I like that. I might try to do that when I get my Cragars.

EaglesSJ · 09-20-2006, 10:48 AM

I just painted the end of the axle black and called it good!

**willydigger** · 09-20-2006, 11:37 AM

I'm a cheap bastard. I did the buttercups. Pics are in the sig. They work fine and you can't beat the price. You even get a bunch of butter.

**sardog12** · 09-20-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TexanTJ

I took off my wheels and did bedliner on the hubs.

I saw a rig on the trail with this setup (stock centers modded to fit cragar soft 8's) and thought it would look great with my silver jeep. The pic is kinda blurry but here it is.....

I bet those would look great if they were painted to match.

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tcestes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast MS Posts: 526 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I'm in the same boat. I bought some chrome center caps when I bought my soft 8's, and it just looks funky to me. I want some black ones instead, not sure if I want to go the country crock route or not though, doesn't seem like it would be too durable and would eventually break. So I may be selling my center caps in the coming weeks if anyone wants them. __________________ 2002 Red TJ 2" Budget Boost \| 1" Performance Accessories Body Lift \| LoD Heavy Duty Rear Bumper \| LoD Rocker Guards w/steps \| 33 x 12.50 Mickey Thompson MTZ's \| Cragar Soft 8's with 4" BS\| Flowmaster Exhaust