does these Rims fit on a 2008 Conversion Van?
#21
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Posted By: Ponyriemen
Hi...
oh, that was not clear to me.
Ok, if so, then i will search for a VAN till 2008, not later...
can you tell a specific Month, at where the Vans got 8-lug?
are you really sure?
Here in germany some are available and came from 2010, all 1500, they have all 6-lug...
see this one on german website:
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/d...e-7850bc020ee4
Hi, my van is a 1500 Cargo Van, maybe the suspensions on the conversion vans are different, but mine is quite soft, and supple, compared to a 2500.
Hi...
oh, that was not clear to me.
Ok, if so, then i will search for a VAN till 2008, not later...
can you tell a specific Month, at where the Vans got 8-lug?
are you really sure?
Here in germany some are available and came from 2010, all 1500, they have all 6-lug...
see this one on german website:
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/d...e-7850bc020ee4
Hi, my van is a 1500 Cargo Van, maybe the suspensions on the conversion vans are different, but mine is quite soft, and supple, compared to a 2500.
#23
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Did you specify an Express Conversion van, Express Cargo van or both, because I'm 100% sure my 2008 Express 1500 Cargo has 8 lugs. I'm surprised that the conversions would downgrade to a 6 lug, which I'm assuming has a smaller spindles, rear axle, springs, brakes, sway bars etc. Conversions just look like a lot of curb weight, plus adding people. Maybe the best thing to do is, when you find a van you like, is inquire whether it has 6 or 8 lugs.
Last edited by Twscarp; March 1st, 2018 at 8:14 AM.
#24
...some said, that there is a Reason for Tax or Number Plate for do it to 8 Lug, but i dont know what he means - in germany the Tax is based on Engine.
I Asked for 1500 VANs, said nothing about Conversions, Cargo or something. Just aksed for 1500 Vans, since when they have 8-Lug.
So if you have 8-Lug, maybe the pre-Owner did for Tax-Reasons? I dont know...
I Asked for 1500 VANs, said nothing about Conversions, Cargo or something. Just aksed for 1500 Vans, since when they have 8-Lug.
So if you have 8-Lug, maybe the pre-Owner did for Tax-Reasons? I dont know...
#25
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Um no, absolutely 100% factory, the difference must be between the conversion vans and the cargo vans. I can see the conversion van builders using a 6 lug haft ton suspension for the custom wheel issue, and not as harsh ride. 8 lug has much more mass, which means a much bigger center cap, but still surprised at the downgraded load rating, but we don't really know the load rating.
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Regarding the vehicle size, and your reasoning for choosing the model you want. Of the 3 models generally offered (1500,2500, &3500), there are only 2 "sizes", 135" and 155" wheelbases. 1500,2500 &3500 are weight related, and all 3 come in the 135" wheelbase.
#27
So is it possible to buy 1500 + 2500 models with either long or short wheelbase? I always thought Model 2500 automatically means the long wheelbase, so I wanted the short 1500. But if you say there are both the 1500 and the 2500 short wheelbase - where's the benefit to a 2500? Only a higher total weight? If that is the case, then the 1500 is enough for me here in Germany ...
#28
Long wheelbase is an option.
My 1500 has 6 lugs. It's a 2013 AWD Passenger LS
Last edited by mountainmanjoe; March 1st, 2018 at 10:40 AM.
#29
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Hi, this all has been very interesting. From what I see, all Cargo Express 1500, 2500, and 3500 (at least the past 10 years) vans utilize the heavier duty 8 lug wheels and suspension. The 1500 passenger vans including conversion vans apparently use the 6 lug somewhat lighter duty system. Now the question is what about the 2500, and 3500 passenger vans, what suspension do they use?