Don Rey wrote:
> On 7/18/08, jon@dakota-truck.net <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:
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>> 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? :-)
>>
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> 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.
If it was a 91, it has 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)
the carriers should. I dont think they made any changes to the front
differential from 87-96... except for junking the CAD.
> and will a 6 lug front bearing hub exchange with a 5 lug?
I looked into this when I was trying to get Christine ready for the
Colorado trip. I can't honestly recall what the motivation was to do
that, or why I thought it would be a Good Thing™, but the Gen I 5 lug
hubs mount flush on the knuckle. The Gen II 6 lug hubs have a recessed
flange that fits into the knuckle. I never physically tried to put the
6 lug hub on the 5 lug knuckle... so I can't say for sure. But... my
gut feeling is the probably wont work. I dont remember if the knuckles
are the same.
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