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2008 Dodge Ram 4500 Base 2WD Reg Cab 144.5 WB 60 CA

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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

Engine Type:

Diesel I6

Displacement:

6.7L/408

Fuel System:

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

305 @ 3000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

610 @ 1600

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

225/70R19.5F

Rear Tire Size:

225/70R19.5F

Spare Tire Size:

70R19.5F

Front Wheel Size (in):

19.5 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19.5 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

15.35 x 1.54

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

144.5

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

144.5" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

7000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

12000

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

4328

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

3093

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

16000

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

26000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

18450

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

1845

Engine Order Code:

ETJ

Trans Order Code:

DEG

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

5.94

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

3.28

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.98

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.30

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.74

Reverse Ratio (:1):

5.42

Clutch Size (in):

12.5

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

136

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

22.6

Frame Type:

Ladder

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

7000

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

12000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

4.10

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

4.10

Front Tire Order Code:

TUC

Rear Tire Order Code:

TUC

Spare Tire Order Code:

TBF

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

3640

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

3640

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

3640

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

641

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

641

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

641

Spare Wheel Size (in):

19.5 x 6

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.1

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

15.35 x 1.54

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard Frame Rails

Front Head Room (in):

40.8

Front Leg Room (in):

41.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

67.0

Front Hip Room (in):

65.0

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

235.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.6

Height, Overall (in):

80.4

Overhang, Front (in):

38.7

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

122.9

Cab to Axle (in):

60.0

Cab to End of Frame (in):

112.1

Ground to Top of Frame (in):

33.5

Frame Width, Rear (in):

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

10.3

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.2

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