Research 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
Work Special 2WD Regular Cab 6.5 Ft Box Work Special
Brakes
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
11.0 x 2.0 |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| 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 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) |
64.2 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) |
60.4 |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) |
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) |
77.5 |
| Cargo Volume (ft³) |
55.5 |
| Tailgate Width (in) |
60.4 |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
19.4 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
50.0 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
20.0 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
750 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1404 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1632 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
117 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136 |
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 |
230 @ 4400 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
245 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
175 @ 4800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
300 @ 3200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
335 @ 3200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
230 @ 3200 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
|
| Engine Order Code |
ELF |
| Engine Order Code |
EML |
Exterior Dimensions
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
118.7 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
31.0 |
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
- TBD - |
| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
8.8 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
7.6 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
43.5 |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
116.9 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
37.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
71.9 |
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
199.9 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
39.7 |
| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
79.7 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard Frame Rails |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
26.0 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
|
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
66.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.0 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
40.2 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
65.6 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
15 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
21 |
Steering
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.6 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Steering Type |
Variable Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Dodge Ram 1500 |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab 6.5' |
| Body Code |
119" WB |
Suspension
| 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 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
|
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
31.8 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| 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 |
Tires
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1803 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
TR8 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TR8 |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TR8 |
| Front Tire Size |
P225/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P225/75R16 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1803 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1803 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
713 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
713 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
713 |
Trailering
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| 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 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
700 |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| 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 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
DDC |
| Trans Order Code |
DGB |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
|
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
|
| 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) |
10,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12,500 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6400 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
1680 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
2340 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3650 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
7800 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3800 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
7600 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
9500 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 9.0 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Chrome |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| 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 |
Chrome |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 7.0 |
