I am converting to a 4wd. I want to know if it is possible to remove the center piece (the fake manual locking hub part) of the center cap to be able to put my center caps back on. This is what makes the difference in the 2wd and 4wd front center caps (auto or manual locking hubs) Is it possible to just remove them? If so how?

 

I think if you take a heat gun to the glue that holds it in it should pop out

 

Cool so they are glued on. Not all one piece. Thanks.

 

Pretty sure, but I've been running aftermarket wheels and caps for years

 

Ya there just glued in, if you really want to you can buy a new set at LMC truck.

 

Ok so they knock right out, but the ring inside that is part of the center cap, does not allow it to fit over the hub

 

You're absolutely right! I knocked out the plastic "medallions", used a jig saw to cut the flange away, & used a die grinder, (or dremel tool), to grind the edges smooth. The flange has to be removed in order for the cap to fit over your hub.

 

LMC truck has cheap oem caps.

 

But the ones he already has are free...

 

Cheap isn't always good