Posted by Don in NH [96.61.88.160] on Monday, February 09, 2015 at 21:27:59 :
Hi all,
I spent way to much time trying to find what I thought would be easy to discover, that is wheelbase data for the various Dodge models. I didn't have much luck with the non-military vehicles, but I was able to collect a bunch on the various military models. I'll put it all here for future generations:
(WB inches) = (turning radius)
1/2 ton WC
116 = 25'2" (WC12)
123 = 26'10" (WC9)
3/4 ton WC
98 21'8" (WC51)
114 24'6" (WC53)
121 26'3" (K50)
M trucks
112 25' (M37)
126 27' (M43)
I suspect that the M37/43 data are rounded and it shows in the above graph. I also don't have any Power Wagon information, if you can believe it.
I put this together because my frame is busted under the cab-side rear spring perches on both sides, and I was wondering how my turning circle would improve if I removed that section of frame (been plowing, and tired of the multipoint turns). It looks to be roughly 1' of turning radius for every 5" of wheelbase.
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