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Specs

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2WD Regular Cab 6.5 Ft Box Work Special

Brakes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x 1.26
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Brake Type Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 11.0 x 2.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 77.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
Cargo Volume (ft³) 55.5
Tailgate Width (in) 60.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 19.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 50.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 64.2
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 60.4

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 20.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 117
Maximum Alternator Watts 1404
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 136
Maximum Alternator Watts 1632

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 3200
Engine Order Code ELF
Engine Order Code EML
Engine Order Code EHC
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 5.2L/318
Displacement 5.9L/360
Displacement 3.9L/239
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 220 @ 4400
Engine Oil Cooler
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 300 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000

Exterior Dimensions

Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.6
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 43.5
Overhang, Front (in) 37.9
Height, Overall (in) 71.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.3
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 199.9
Wheelbase (in) 118.7
Cab to Axle (in) 39.7
Cab to End of Frame (in) 79.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 31.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 116.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.8

Frame

Frame Type Ladder

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location
Fuel Tank Location Inboard Frame Rails

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in) 65.6
Passenger Capacity 3
Front Head Room (in) 40.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66.0

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 17

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.6
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - TBD -
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name Dodge Ram 1500
Body Style Reg Cab 6.5'
Body Code 119" WB

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
Suspension Type - Front Wide Track
Suspension Type - Rear Leaf Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3650
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3800
Axle Type - Front
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3650
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.92
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.21
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 31.8
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 31.8

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 713
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 713
Front Tire Order Code TRW
Rear Tire Order Code TRW
Spare Tire Order Code TRW
Front Tire Size P225/75R16
Rear Tire Size P225/75R16
Spare Tire Size P225/75R16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1803
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1803
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1803
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 713

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 700
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 10,000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.38
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.33
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.03
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.74
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.45
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Transfer Case Power Take Off
Trans Type 5
Trans Type 4
Trans Order Code DDC
Trans Order Code DGB
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
Transfer Case Model
Trans PTO Access
Trans Power Take Off
Clutch Size (in) 11.0
Clutch Size (in)
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.20

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6010
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1680
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2340
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3606
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3606
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 7800
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 7600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 9500
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10,000

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material Chrome
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Chrome
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0