Dodge RAM 1500 Series User manual

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2008 Ram Technical Specifications 09/01/2007
Engine 3.7 Liter
V6*
4.7 Liter
Corsair
V8
5.7 Liter
Hemi
MDS V8
4.7 Liter
Corsair
V8
5.7 Liter
Hemi
MDS V8
5.9 Liter
Cummins
Diesel
6-Speed
Manual
GETRAG
238
6-Speed
Manual
GETRAG
238
6-Speed
Manual
GETRAG
238
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
4-Speed
Auto
42RLE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
A
uto 6-Speed
68RFE
5-Speed
Auto
545RFE
Auto 6-Speed
68RFE
301mm 290mm 318mm 290mm 318mm
Front Tip
Front Rail
Center Rail
Kickup Front
Kickup Rear
Rear
Standard
Max Avail
NOTE: Bold items are optional.
* Ram 1500 4X2 SLT does not have this engine
5.7 Liter HEMI
V8
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4X2 RAM 2500 PICKUP 4X2 RAM 3500 PICKUP 4X2
6.5 Box 8.0 Box 6.5 and 8.0 Box 6.5 and 8.0 Box
5.7 Liter HEMI
V8
5.9 Liter Cummins
Diesel
Clutch
Transmission
301mm
7.44X.165
7.67x0.146
9.28
7.76X.125
5.20x0.106 6.18X.125 6.18X.125
7.59x0.126 6.39X.146 6.39X.146
5.47x0.126
Frame Section Modulus 5.5 9.28
Frame Side Rail
Dimensions (in)
5.84x0.137 7.44X.165
7.09x0.126 7.76X.125
5,200
Axle, Rear Capacity (lb) 3,900 6,200 with standard engine 6,500 SRW
Axle, Front Capacity (lb) 3,700 5,200
Brakes, Hydraulic
Axle, Ratio to 1
13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2)13.22x1.10 Disc (126.5 in2) 13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2)
Brakes, Hydraulic 13.85x0.86 Disc (121.1 in2) 13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2) 13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2)
Steering Power Assist Rack & Pinion
Tire Sizes
P245/70R17 LT245 /70R17E LT265/70R17E SRW
P265/70R17 or P275/60R20 LT265/70R17E LT265/70R17E SRW
Wheels, Type (in) 5-hole disk 17x8.0or 20x9.0 8-hole disk 17x7.5 in 8-hole disk 17x7.5 in SRW
34 gal 6.5ft box-35 gal 8.0ft box34 gal 6.5ft box-35 gal 8.0ft box
8ft box: 35 gallon, 6ft box: 26 gallon, 34opt.
LT235/80R17E DRW
LT235/80R17E DRW
Fuel Tank Gallons
Booster 10.0 Dual Diaphragm 10.0 Dual Diaphragm w/gas Hydroboost w/diesel 10.0 Dual Diaphragm w/gas Hydroboost w/diesel
3.21, 3.55, 3.92 3.42, 3.73, 4.10
and/or dual rear wheel
3.42, 3.73, 4.10

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2008 Ram Technical Specifications 09/01/2007
Engine
4.7 Liter
Corsair
V8
5.7Liter Hemi
MDS V8
5.7 Liter HEMI
V8
5.9 Liter
Cummins
Diesel
5.7 Liter HEMI
V8
6.7 Liter
Cummins
Diesel
6-Speed
Manual
GETRAG 238
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
6-Speed
Manual
G56
5-Speed Auto
545RFE
5-Speed Auto
545RFE
5-Speed Auto
545RFE
Auto 6-Speed
HD 68RFE
5-Speed Auto
545RFE
Auto 6-Speed
HD 68RFE
310mm 290mm 318mm 290mm 318mm
Front Tip
Front Rail
Center Rail
Kickup Front
Kickup Rear
Rea
r
Standard
Max Avail
NOTE: Bold items are optional.
6.39X.146
7.67x0.146
7.59x0.126
RAM 1500 PICKUP 4X4 RAM 2500 PICKUP 4X4 RAM 3500 PICKUP 4X4
6.5 and 8.0 Box 6.5 and 8.0 Box 6.5 and 8.0 Box
Transmission
Transfer Case
2-Spd Elec Shift NV243
Part Time
2-Speed Manual NV271
with shift on the fly
2-Speed Manual NV271
with shift on the fly
2-Speed electric shift NV246 On
demand Auto
2-Speed electric shift NV273
with shift on the fly
2-Speed electric shift NV273
with shift on the fly
Clutch
Frame Side Rail Dimensions
(in) Height x Thickness
5.84x0.137 7.44X.165 7.44X.165
7.09x0.126 7.76X.125 7.76X.125
5.47x0.126
6.39X.146
5.20x0.106 6.18X.125 6.18X.125
Frame Section Modulus 5.5 9.28 9.28
Axle, Front Capacity (lb) 3,900 IFS 5,200 Solid Axle 5,200 Solid Axle
Axle, Rear Capacity (lb) 3,900 6,200 with 5.7L
6,500 with Diesel 6,500 SRW/9,350 DRW
Axle, Ratio to 1 3.55,3.92 3.42, 3.73, 4.10 3.42, 3.73, 4.10
Brakes, Hydraulic
Inches (swept area) Front 13.22x1.10 Disc (126.5 in2) 13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2) 13.9x1.39 Disc (313.2 in2)
Brakes, Hydraulic
Inches (swept area) Rear 13.85x0.86 Disc (121.1 in2) 13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2) 13.9x1.18 Disc (309.6 in2)
10.0 Dual Diaphragm 10.0 Dual Diaphragm w/gas Hydroboost w/diesel
Booster
Outside diameter (in)
10.0 Dual Diaphragm w/gas Hydroboost w/diesel
and/or dual rear wheel
Fuel Tank Gallons 34 gal 6.5ft box
35 gal 8.0ft box
34 gal 6.5ft box
35 gal 8.0ft box
Steering
Power Assisted Rack & Pinion Power Assisted RCB
8 ft box: 35 gallon
6 ft box: 26 gallon, 34 opt
Tire Sizes
P245/70R17 LT245/70R17E LT265/70R17E SRW
LT235/80R17E DRW
LT275/70R17
P275/60R20 LT265/70R17E LT265/70R17E SRW LT235/80R17E DRW
Wheels, Type (in)
5-hole disk 17x8.0 or 20x9.0 8-hole disk 17x7.5 in & 17x8.0 in 8-hole disk 17x8.0 in SRW & 17x6.0 in DRW