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Old 12-03-2010, 12:34 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Agreed, that made about as much sense as a Chrysler/Mercedes merger to me: none at all.

As far as EV, I would guess (yes, guessing is dangerous, but oh well) it has about a 1000 lb max design payload. With 3-lug 12" wheels and a 1322 lb weight I'd bet there isn't any extra "beef" in the chassis. By the time a guy re-engineers it to be strong enough, perhaps it would have been more fruitful to start with something else? Or maybe pull around a battery trailer?

I think it would be a great platform for a little diesel conversion.
Does three lug versus four lug matter if the three lug has proportionally larger lug studs?
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