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2003 Dodge Ram Van Base 1500 109 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 1500
15 mpg city / 16 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

1500

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.9L/239

Fuel System:

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

175 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

225 @ 3200

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

LT225/75R16D

Rear Tire Size:

LT225/75R16D

Spare Tire Size:

LT225/75R16D

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):

31.0

Wheelbase (in):

109.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

109" WB Standard

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3850

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2516

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1657

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6600

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

8800

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

2000

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

200

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

6000

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

800

Engine Order Code:

EHC

Trans Order Code:

DGG

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.74

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.20

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

117

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1404

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.3

Frame Type:

Unitized

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

Computer Selected

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

25.4

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

25.4

Front Tire Order Code:

TWZ

Rear Tire Order Code:

TWZ

Spare Tire Order Code:

TWZ

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.5

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.75 x 1.25

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.0 x 2.25

Front Head Room (in):

38.9

Front Leg Room (in):

39.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

68.0

Front Hip Room (in):

66.0

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

192.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.8

Height, Overall (in):

80.1

Overhang, Front (in):

38.3

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

44.9

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

27.9

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

11.2

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.5

Rear Door Type:

Dual Swing-Out

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

48.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

51.1

Side Door Type:

Dual Swing-Out

Side Door Opening Height (in):

55.7

Side Door Opening Width (in):

49.3

Step Up Height - Side (in):

20.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in):

124.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

93.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

73.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

53.0

Cargo Volume (ft³):

208.2

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