8 lug wheels 68 d 200
8 lug wheels 68 d 200
Time for new tires and used wheels... Do chevy and or ford 8 lug wheels fit the dodge.. I thought all 8 lug were the same... I just heard from a friend that Chevy won't work... I am headed to pick and pull in Reno (a days outing from here) and I want to make sure I am getting the right wheel.... Thanks.... Roy
Older F*rd wheels work.... Ch#vies don't. If you ever plan on using
Dodge dog dish hubcaps.... I'd suggest finding some Dodge wheels.
There are two types.... ones that take snap-over caps and ones that
take snap-in caps..... which would be original equipment for your '68.
My '68 D200 came originally equipped with the 17.5" wheels and snap-in
caps. Standard wheels were the 16" ones. I run 16.5" Dodge wheels [from a '79 W200] on my '61 D200 with the snap-over caps.
John
Dodge dog dish hubcaps.... I'd suggest finding some Dodge wheels.
There are two types.... ones that take snap-over caps and ones that
take snap-in caps..... which would be original equipment for your '68.
My '68 D200 came originally equipped with the 17.5" wheels and snap-in
caps. Standard wheels were the 16" ones. I run 16.5" Dodge wheels [from a '79 W200] on my '61 D200 with the snap-over caps.
John
Thanks for clearing that up. The orig wheels on this 68 are 16" split rims with the snap in hub caps you mentioned ( I have two left). I will look for Dodge wheels.... and as you probably could guess, when I replace the wheels and tires I am going to replace the bearings, seals, and brakes. I have never pulled the rear axils. My Mother in law had them done 23,000 miles/ 22 years ago at the dealership in San Diego... I'm sure I will post a question or two... Thanks again.... Roy
No big deal in pulling out the rear axles. You'll need a 2.125" or 2.25"
socket to back out the nut. Also, it is best to replace the nut keeper
after you've bent the tabs back to free up the nut. I pulled both axles
on my '61 D200 last year to clean up the drums and re-pack the bearings.
If you end up not needing those snap-in caps... let me know as I'm
looking for some.
John
socket to back out the nut. Also, it is best to replace the nut keeper
after you've bent the tabs back to free up the nut. I pulled both axles
on my '61 D200 last year to clean up the drums and re-pack the bearings.
If you end up not needing those snap-in caps... let me know as I'm
looking for some.
John