I did the same to my 92 sport, and it does look pretty good. I had a
machinist make my spacers, a half inch is all it takes. Also, after you do
this, you need longer studs to reach out there and have enough strength.
IJt's all worth it, though. good luck!
Dave
>From: Chris Hannon <cannon@kansas.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "dakota-truck@buffnet.net" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: 2000 wheels on 95 Dak & question
>Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 00:32:28 -0500
>
>Hey Guys,
>I just picked up a set of the 2000 Dakota 15X8" wheels w/ the goodyears
>for my '95 Dak. I have them on right now and it looks freaking awesome!
>Mean as hell! Everything went on great, well almost. The rear wheels
>went on no problem. I can get the center caps on and everything. The
>front ones were a little weird. The dust caps stick out about an inch so
>I can get the center caps on. Big deal I thought, so I just painted them
>gloss black and it looks pretty good. Driving is fine except for when I
>turn sharp and go over big bumps. Then there was a godawful noise that
>sounds like metal grinding on metal. I checked it out and the wheel
>grinds on the top of the control arm, pretty sure that's what it is. So,
>I need spacers for the front to get it out a little bit more and so I
>can put the center caps on.
>
>So, here's the question. Anyone know about any spacers I can buy and
>where to get them? What would you folks reccomend? I know someone
>reccomended some to get R/T wheels on his Gen II, but I don't remember
>what. It looks like the wheel needs to come out about an inch to an inch
>and a half to clear the dust cap.
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Hannon
>'95 Dakota Sport 239 5spd RC SB Quick D intake JBA headers Flowmaster
>Bilsteins front and rear
>
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