Converting From 6 Lug TO 5 Lug Wheels On A Dakota

[RPMagoo]

I have a 93 Dakota, with 6 lug wheels, and I am considering switching from 6 lug to 5 lug wheels. -- Has anyone switched from a 87 thru 90 Dakota (5 lug wheels) to a 91 thru 96 Dakota. ---- Is it as simple as switching axles and brake drums, on the rear, and rotors, on the front ?

 

[NC Engine Builder]

I believe it is, I know for sure the front is just a rotor swap, easy bolt on

 

[rumblefish360]

What about a newer ‘03?

 

[RPMagoo]

-- What about a newer ‘03? --

-- Are they 5 lug ? -- If so - How easy would it be to swap ?

 

[rumblefish360]

6 lug wheels. is it EZ 2 swap to a 5 lug wheel?

 

[dostroupe]

I'm a Dakota nut, man that thing is purdy!

 

[67Dart273]

Older Daks are 5 x 4 1/2" bolt circle, newer ones are 5 x 5??1/2?? whatever same as 1/2 ton RAM, I've thought about this AKA using a Dak frame/ running gear for a "hotrod" like an old '50's Dodge body, look "funny" with 6 bolt.

O'course LMFAO, if you were gonna put a CHIVVVY body on, the 6 bolt would be just right!!!

 

[1965fish]

I have a 93 Dakota, with 6 lug wheels, and I am considering switching from 6 lug to 5 lug wheels. -- Has anyone switched from a 87 thru 90 Dakota (5 lug wheels) to a 91 thru 96 Dakota. ---- Is it as simple as switching axles and brake drums, on the rear, and rotors, on the front ? View attachment 1715210089

Five lug conversion.

 

[RPMagoo]

-- Five lug conversion.View attachment 1715210406 --

-- Nice !! -- Is it as simple as I said ?

 

[1965fish]

-- Nice !! -- Is it as simple as I said ?

You can do just axles and new or redrill drums on the rear. I put a 70 Cuda 8 3/4 rear in my truck. The front I had to redrill the hubs and the rotors. They are separate on my truck. Don't know what your year has.

 

[RPMagoo]

Just found the , needed, axles in a Salvage Yard. -- Still not sure if 88, front, rotors will fit, without changing spindles ???