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1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Base 2dr Reg Cab 135 WB HD
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 8'
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
Reg Cab 8'
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
3
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
5.9L/360
Fuel System:
MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
250 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
335 @ 3200
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Front Tire Size:
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size:
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size:
LT245/75R16E
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Rear Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
35.0
Wheelbase (in):
134.7
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
135" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
4500
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
6080
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2775
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2050
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
8800
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
14,000
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):
900
Engine Order Code:
EML
Trans Order Code:
DDP
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
5.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
5.06
Clutch Size (in):
11.0
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
117
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
20.0
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Wide Track
Suspension Type - Rear:
Leaf Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
4500
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
6080
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
4500
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
6200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.54
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
35.1
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35.1
Front Tire Order Code:
TYD
Rear Tire Order Code:
TYD
Spare Tire Order Code:
TYD
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
3040
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
3040
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
3040
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
683
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
683
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
683
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
45.4
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.5 x 1.26
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
13.0 x 2.5
Fuel Tank Location:
Inboard Frame Rails
Front Head Room (in):
40.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in):
66.0
Front Hip Room (in):
65.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
220.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
79.3
Height, Overall (in):
72.1
Overhang, Front (in):
37.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
47.5
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
116.9
Cab to Axle (in):
55.7
Cab to End of Frame (in):
99.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
31.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
9.1
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.8
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
97.5
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):
60.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
64.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
50.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
19.4
Tailgate Width (in):
60.4
Cargo Volume (ft³):
70.0
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