RE: RE: RE: RE: 5 Lugs

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@dodgetrucks.org)
Date: Mon Dec 08 2008 - 08:49:04 EST


BE, BR, DR, DH, D1, and DS Ram Body styles all use the same rim/bolt
pattern.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.Com [mailto:Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.Com]
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 7:31 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: RE: RE: 5 Lugs

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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