'02 - '05 Factory 20's on '96???
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I'm screwed....
I came to a scary realization, last night, while researching the above: I ordered the WRONG flippin' lug nuts!!! [:@]The trucks that originally ran these rims use a 9/16-18 lug nut; mine's ½-20! Alongside that fact: My wheel studs are considerably shorter, as I stated above. NOW what?!?! I may just have to run longer wheel studs, and PRAY that ½-20 lug nuts will seat properly.
Any thoughts, folks???
I'm screwed....
I came to a scary realization, last night, while researching the above: I ordered the WRONG flippin' lug nuts!!! [:@]The trucks that originally ran these rims use a 9/16-18 lug nut; mine's ½-20! Alongside that fact: My wheel studs are considerably shorter, as I stated above. NOW what?!?! I may just have to run longer wheel studs, and PRAY that ½-20 lug nuts will seat properly.
Any thoughts, folks???
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I have a 2001 Dodge Ram on 2003 stock 20" wheels. I have ran these wheels on a 2000 also. They fit on both trucks perfect using the stock lug nuts and NO spacers. Hope this helps you out.l
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have you tryed just swapping them out plain and simple like squishy did?
have you tryed just swapping them out plain and simple like squishy did?
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I also had the same wheels on a 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 and again had no problem. I have seen many done just like mine with know problems. i tried to post a pic to show you but I can't figure it out. Oh well! Good luck!
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I also had the same wheels on a 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 and again had no problem. I have seen many done just like mine with know problems. i tried to post a pic to show you but I can't figure it out. Oh well! Good luck!
I also had the same wheels on a 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 and again had no problem. I have seen many done just like mine with know problems. i tried to post a pic to show you but I can't figure it out. Oh well! Good luck!
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The rotors may have been different but they wheels worked the same way on all three vehicles with the stock lug nuts. I think you should try to put the wheels on with the stock equipment and let me know how it goes. I will check mine if your's don't fit and see if i can see what the deal is. Let me know. Good luck!
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You can not put newer style rims on a older 94-98 2WD Ram without adapters or spacers. You will be fine if you own a 99-01 2WD because Dodge changed the design in 1999. 4x4's wont have the hub problem since they have a different front hub than the 2WD. You can use any Dodge truck rim you'd like if you own a 4x4. PM me with any questoins if you'd like. Here's the difference between adapters and spacers.
Adapters have there own lugs and are commonly called spacers. I am fairly certain they only come on 1 1/4 inch for the Ram's
Spacers generally do not have the studs. If you get spacers you will also need to replace the factory studs with longer ones. Spacers normally come in 1/4 inch 1/2 inch 3/4 inch and 1 inch being the largest. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE SPACERS ON YOUR TRUCK WITHOUT LONGER WHEEL STUDS. Your
tire will come off one day and you will think back to this thread and say "Wow, that guy was right"
I hope this helps. I have an 1998 2WD in my drivway with the 2001 4x4 wheels in the Garage waiting on spacers right now
Adapters have there own lugs and are commonly called spacers. I am fairly certain they only come on 1 1/4 inch for the Ram's
Spacers generally do not have the studs. If you get spacers you will also need to replace the factory studs with longer ones. Spacers normally come in 1/4 inch 1/2 inch 3/4 inch and 1 inch being the largest. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE SPACERS ON YOUR TRUCK WITHOUT LONGER WHEEL STUDS. Your
tire will come off one day and you will think back to this thread and say "Wow, that guy was right"
I hope this helps. I have an 1998 2WD in my drivway with the 2001 4x4 wheels in the Garage waiting on spacers right now