NickRob96

I'm rotating my tires and I can't figure out how to get these covers that go around my hubs in the center of the wheel. It has a series of clips around the back and it's a bitch to get off. Anybody have any suggestions for getting these off?

rokblok

iTrader: (1)

They'll only slide in from the back or front. Kinda looks like it would slide out the back, but I have center caps on mine that are shorter but have the same retaining clips, and they just pop in and out from the front...

93Xtra-Cab

They pull out from the front. You just need to use a small flat pry bar.

Bmyers791

Hey guys, since there's a forum on the topic I didn't want to start a new one to ask; But on my 1991 4Runner I was wanting to know if it's safe to go without the center caps? The guy I bought this from, put these gawdy, awful AR caps on it; that make removing the lugs next to impossible.
Thoughts?

NickRob96

It's perfectly safe to go without them but they will help you out a little bit as far as anti-theft. Maybe not the rear caps but I know my front caps cover up the bolts to remove my Aisin hubs and you'd be surprised how far some people would go to get their hands on a set of those. Plus I think it makes them look a little cleaner and more complete but if money is tight just forget about it.

93Xtra-Cab

You should be fine. When I bought my rims used, the guy only had two closed center caps. I ran without center caps in the front for almost a year with the drive flange exposed before I put on my manual locking hubs.

Bmyers791

I would be surprised, super limited knowledge over here. When I joined the forum last year I had just bought my 4runner and I'm finally getting the free time to work on it. That being said I will openly admit I'm not familiar with the Aisin hubs. I've been told I don't have locking hubs but I don't know the difference.

Anywho, I think the capless rims look much better; until I can find some that look good.

Marks81toyota

So I'm servicing my Aisin hubs. I'm having a hell of a time removing the center cap after its seized to the wheel face? Suggestions? So far I've used my torch, a little heat might help. No luck. I'm considering cutting and tearing the chrome piece off!? HELP!

Marks81toyota

Here's a pic.