Wheels for my truck

I have a 90 Chevy 1/2 long bed. I got a lift for it and now it is on 39.5 x 18 boggers on 15 x 12 rims. I am doing a straight axles conversion kit to it when I get back from afghanistan. I have some questions that I need to get answers for. First, does anyone know if they make a 15x12 rim that is 8 lug? Because I want to change the axles to 3/4 ton. But I dont want to buy new tires cause I already have them. Second one is where can I find a gear driven transfer case and transmission that will stand up to a 502 big block that im puting in it? Thanks for the help. Justin Sweeny Cpl
US Army  

hotchevy90:
I have a 90 Chevy 1/2 long bed. I got a lift for it and now it is on 39.5 x 18 boggers on 15 x 12 rims. I am doing a straight axles conversion kit to it when I get back from afghanistan. I have some questions that I need to get answers for. First, does anyone know if they make a 15x12 rim that is 8 lug? Because I want to change the axles to 3/4 ton. But I dont want to buy new tires cause I already have them. Second one is where can I find a gear driven transfer case and transmission that will stand up to a 502 big block that im puting in it? Thanks for the help. Justin Sweeny Cpl
US Army

I've heard of Monster Wheels that make some 8 lug 15s like what you are wanting. I would contact Discount Tire Co. and see if they can get the info for a manufacturer that has them. I have seen an ad someplace and tried to locate it to no avail, sorry. As for the drivetrain, I'd recommend going with a 4L80E auto trans or for a stick I'd go with a NV4500, either way they are the best two for what you want for stregnth, a 205 t-case or even an Atlas II. But make sure you regear the axles to about a 5.13 or 5.38 or so or you'll smoke the trannies or have sluggish starts. Sounds like alot of work to do when you get back. Its worth it though. Good luck.  

Thanks for the help at least you gave me a good start. Ya its a beast now. im 5'3" and i cant even look into my own truck, lol.