Specs
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1500 109" WB
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
11.0 x 2.5 |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.75 x 1.25 |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System |
Rear-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
|
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) |
119.6 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
53.2 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
50.0 |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
72.2 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
91.2 |
| Cargo Volume (ft³) |
206.6 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
14.6 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
15.0 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
14.6 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
15.3 |
Doors
| Side Door Type |
Sliding |
| Side Door Type |
Dual Swing-Out |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
750 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1632 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
117 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1404 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
Engine
| 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 |
225 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
235 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
175 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 3200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
330 @ 3000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
225 @ 3200 |
| Engine Order Code |
EML |
| Engine Order Code |
ELF |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
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Exterior Dimensions
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
24.9 |
| Step Up Height - Side (in) |
19.3 |
| Step Up Height - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Side Door Opening Width (in) |
49.3 |
| Side Door Opening Width (in) |
39.8 |
| Side Door Opening Height (in) |
47.2 |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
49.5 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
47.5 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
7.4 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
6.8 |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) |
43.8 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
33.8 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
79.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.8 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) |
187.2 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
109.6 |
Frame
| Frame Type |
Unitized Construction |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Location |
- TBD - |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
35.0 |
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
2 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity |
1 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
13 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
15 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
18 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
15 |
Steering
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
| Steering Type |
Variable Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.5 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Dodge Ram Van |
| Body Style |
1500 Cargo Van 109" WB |
| Body Code |
109" WB |
Suspension
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Coil |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Leaf |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
Computer Selected |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3620 |
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Full-Floating |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3300 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3850 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.55 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.90 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.21 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
25.4 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25.4 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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Tires
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TSD |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TSD |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TSF |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TBW |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TSC |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1985 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1985 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1985 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
724 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
724 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
724 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TSC |
| Front Tire Order Code |
TSD |
| Front Tire Order Code |
TSF |
| Front Tire Order Code |
TSC |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TSF |
Trailering
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
200 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4900 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
800 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
| Trans Order Code |
DGB |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
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| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.20 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.69 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.54 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.45 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.74 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.45 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
HD Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. |
HD Automatic |
| Trans Type |
3 |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
DGA |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Vehicle
| Rear Door Type |
Single |
| Rear Door Type |
Dual Swing-Out |
Weight Information
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
8800 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10,500 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6010 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1725 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2200 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3620 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3300 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
7500 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7.0 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 6.5 |
