On 7/18/08, jon@dakota-truck.net <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:
>
> My memory gets worse as I get older, the DML FAQ says that the 1992
> was the first Dak to get the 6 lug wheels, (actually one part says
> 1991 was the first, another says 1992). My crusty brain is telling
> me to agree with the part that says 1991. I *think* the 6 lug change
> came about at the same time as the body style changes. Backing that
> up is I seem to recall Jim (who has a 1991) buying some wheels from
> Ray (who has a 1992), and I *know* 1992 had 6 lug axles, so 1991
> probably does too.) If I'm wrong though, that might explain why the
> 1991 axle you found had more in common with the GenI trucks than
> GenII? Either that, or they changed the axle disconnect along with
> the switch to the Magnum engine. I think my 1992 Ram has a vacuum
> disconnect though, and it has a Magnum engine so who knows? :-)
>
i didn't think to look at the CV shafts & bearing hubs on the junkyard
vehicle. thats something i wanted to know too... crap. it was a 91
truck... i wonder if it had 6 lugs. i always wanted to know for sure
if the carrier assembly for a 6 lug truck will exchange with the
carrier for a 5 lug truck (disregarding the CAD). and will a 6 lug
front bearing hub exchange with a 5 lug? we know the rear axleshafts
exchange.
in any case i'm a fan of the 5 lug axles... jeep wheels have the right
offset for mounting 31" tires on a stock height dak. and they're cheap
and easy to come by.
Don in CT
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