RE: RE: Lug pattern

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Fri Dec 05 2008 - 17:20:26 EST


6x4x5.5 from what I remember.

- Bernd

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From: bocd@optonline.net [mailto:bocd@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 3:51 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

bernd,

do you know the backspacing and offset on a 17" r/t wheel?

bob

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From: Bernd D. Ratsch bernd@dodgetrucks.org
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:30:35 -0600
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

I had a nice set of Enkei's (18") on my 6-Lug Dakota. There are quite a few
options (just takes some looking around).

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: bocd@optonline.net [mailto:bocd@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 9:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

hey bernd,

i hear ya bro... i'm trying to find some nice wheels. 18's front, 20's rear
something with a stagger and there ain't shit for 6 on 4.5.

bob

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From: Bernd D. Ratsch bernd@dodgetrucks.org
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:24:48 -0600
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

You'll need quite a bit to do the conversion...rotors mainly.

You really don't want to drill the hub as it would weaken the structural
integrity. Why not keep the 6-lugs? What's wrong with them...or is this
just "cosmetic"?

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: bocd@optonline.net [mailto:bocd@optonline.net]
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 8:14 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

cool...i'll call dodge today

any particular year i should ask for?

that means i'll need rotors and brake drums also....

hmmmmm.....thinking this could be expensive... unless i can get it all from
a junk yard.

why no drill? are you concerned about weakining or line-up? lineup / exact
setup would not be an issue.

thanks
bob

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From: Bernd D. Ratsch bernd@dodgetrucks.org
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:54:12 -0600
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

I wouldn't. Use the front hubs from a Ram - they're 5-lug and they bolt
right up. You'll need to change the rear axles though to the 5-Lug (Strange
makes a Oem replacement 5-lug).

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: bocd@mail.optonline.net [mailto:bocd@mail.optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 4:14 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Lug pattern

hey bernd,

could i redrill my hubs for a 5 on 4.5 b/c? of course this would be done in
my machine shop (job) on a milling machine. you see any issues with
weakening the hubs?

thanks
bob

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From: Bernd D. Ratsch bernd@dodgetrucks.org
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:37:00 -0600
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Lug pattern

1996 - When they changed to the newer axle shafts.

-----Original Message-----
From: Azie L. Magnusson [mailto:maggie11@mchsi.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Lug pattern

When did Dakota go to the 6 lug wheel bolt pattern that my
'95 has?? Are they still with that pattern??
My '89 has a 5 bolt pattern that is the same as my '79 Aspen R/T and my '87
Diplomat..
I'd like to change my '95 back to the 5 bolt pattern.. Will the axles swap
out from the '89 to the '95?? Will the front upper & lower control arms
chango over?? Or can I just pop the ball joints out and change the
hub/backing plate & rotor assy over??

I don't carry a gun because I want to
shoot someone. I carry a gun because
I want to die at a ripe old age in my
bed and not on a sidewalk somewhere
tomorrow afternoon.

Azie

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