I disagree, I have both an 88 Dakota and a 2000 Ram sitting in my driveway and
while they are both 5 lug, they definitely do not have the same bolt pattern.
The Ram uses a 5 on 5.5" like a few others have indicated and the early Dakota
(87-90)has a 5 on 4.5". It seems to me Bernd is getting his facts mixed up.
In article <003101c958d4$d6477c90$82d675b0$@org>, bernd@dodgetrucks.org ("Bernd
D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> Nope...same 5-bolt pattern. However, there is a difference in the
> suspension which makes it harder to convert the pre-2000 Ram's to the newer
> 20" rim/tire combo. You'll need the spindle, hub, and control arms. 2000+
> models can just swap out the tire/rim without any issues.
>
> But here's my question, why all the "hoopla" over the conversions when the
> factory system works very well (as you and I both noted). Just seems like
> throwing money into the wind to convert over.
>
> - Bernd
>
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