07-26-2007, 07:20 PM
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Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
Can anyone explain to me the rational of having6 lug hubs on a Dakota when a Ram and almost all other 1/2 trucks have 5? I love the 20" polished 5 spoke rims on the Ram and would love to put them on my Dak but no dice! I have half a mind to switch to to the Rams 5 lug hubs and have a much larger selection of rims available. [sm=dontgetit.gif]
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07-26-2007, 07:33 PM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
iremember a thread about this awhile back... u got me on this one... i like to think that its badass enough to get a cummins shoved into it
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07-27-2007, 12:05 AM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
GM full size 4x4s uses 6 lug and all 99 gm 1/2 full size 2 and 4wd use 6 now. Not sure if Nissan uses 6 lugs yet.
Only idea is they can use smaller lug studs with 6 than with 5 to get the required clamping force.
07-27-2007, 09:13 PM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
Dodge did it so us Dakota owners could mount some badass Viper wheels on our trucks....
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07-29-2007, 03:23 AM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
Is there a similarity between Dakota and Viper hubs? Can viper breaks be mounted on a Dak?
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07-29-2007, 08:24 PM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
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Is there a similarity between Dakota and Viper hubs? Can viper breaks be mounted on a Dak?
Yep someone makes a kit so you can put viper brakes on a dakota, and the front wheels fit also...the rears are too wide.
07-29-2007, 10:18 PM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
Actually you'll be surprised on what fits what. I used 14"73 Charger ralleye rims on a 84 Ranger.
07-30-2007, 05:34 PM
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RE: Why 6-lug hubs on a dak?
were they sticking out of the wheel well though? or did they look normal?
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