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

2008 Dodge Ram 4500
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Reg Cab
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
3
Engine Type:
Diesel I6
Displacement:
6.7L/408
Fuel System:
CR
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):
52
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:
6
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):
34
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
10.3
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.2


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