• NV231 2-speed transfer case w/front shift-on-the-fly auto hubs
• 3.55 axle ratio
• Four wheel drive
• 600-amp maintenance-free battery
• 117-amp alternator
• 6.5' pickup box-inc: dual wall construction, one-piece high strength steel floor, 2-tier loading capability, bulkhead dividing provision, tie down loops
• 6600# GVWR (3850 front/3900 rear), springs (3850 front/3900 rear), axles (3850 front/3900 rear)
• Solid front axle w/link-coil suspension
• Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs
• HD front/rear shock absorbers
• Front stabilizer bar
• P245/75R16 all-season BSW SBR tires
• Conventional spare tire w/winch spare tire carrier
• (5) 16" x 7" steel wheels
• (4) bright trim rings/hub center
• Variable assist pwr steering
• Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
• Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
• 26 gallon fuel tank
• Exhaust emission control system
• Stainless steel exhaust system

• Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads
• Front air dam
• Bright grille
• Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
• Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal
• Dual black manual 6" X 9" exterior mirrors
• Tinted glass windows
• Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
• Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating
• Dual rear hinged access doors

• HD vinyl 40/20/40 double split-back bench seat w/rear flip-type bench seat
• Black vinyl floor covering
• 2-spoke steering wheel
• Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH primary speedometer
• Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer (1997)
• Shift indicator warning lamp
• Hood release in cab
• Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers
• Fixed antenna
• Dash insulation liner
• Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests (1997)
• Passenger assist handle
• Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports (1997)
• Dual-opening retractable cup holder
• Storage tray
• Cab back panel stowage
• Cargo lamp

• Driver/front passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch
• Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
• Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/front/rear center lap belts, rear shoulder harness (1997)
• Shoulder belt height adjusters
• Side-guard door beams
• Dual note electric horn

5.2L (318) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" ENGINE

• (STD)

• 4 Speakers
• AM/FM radio
• Cassette
• Power steering
• Speed-sensing steering
• ABS brakes
• Dual front impact airbags
• Front anti-roll bar
• Passenger cancellable airbag
• Bumpers: chrome
• Rear step bumper
• Sport steering wheel
• Voltmeter
• HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
• Front Center Armrest w/Storage
• Variably intermittent wipers
• 3.55 Axle Ratio

• Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 13
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 17
• Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 117
• Maximum Alternator Watts: 1404
• Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 20.0
• Weight Information
• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 3850
• Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 3900
• Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2830
• Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 1885
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 6600
• Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 9500
• Trailering
• 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): 700
• Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front: Link-Coil
• Suspension Type - Rear: Leaf Spring
• Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 3850
• Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3900
• Axle Type - Front: Hypoid
• Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
• Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 3850
• Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 3900
• Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.55
• Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.55
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 31.8
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 31.8
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
• Brakes
• Brake Type: Power
• Brake ABS System: Rear Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.6 x 1.26
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 11.0 x 2.0
• Tires
• Front Tire Order Code: TYU
• Rear Tire Order Code: TYU
• Spare Tire Order Code: TYU
• Front Tire Size: P245/75R16
• Rear Tire Size: P245/75R16
• Spare Tire Size: P245/75R16
• Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 2065
• Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 2065
• Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 2065
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: 687
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: 687
• Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: 687
• Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x 7.0
• Front Wheel Material: Steel
• Rear Wheel Material: Steel
• Spare Wheel Material: Steel
• Steering
• Steering Type: Variable Pwr
• Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: - TBD -
• Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 45.2
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
• Frame
• Frame Type: Ladder
• Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 26.0
• Fuel Tank Location: Inboard Frame Rails
• Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in): 138.7
• Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 220.1
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 79.3
• Height, Overall (in): 74.6
• Overhang, Front (in): 37.9
• Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 43.5
• Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): 136.9
• Cab to Axle (in): 39.7
• Cab to End of Frame (in): 79.7
• Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 33.9
• Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
• Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
• Ground Clearance, Front (in): 8.5
• Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 7.7
• Cargo Area Dimensions
• Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 77.5
• 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): 55.5
• Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): 48.5
• Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity: 6
• Front Head Room (in): 40.2
• Front Leg Room (in): 41.0
• Front Shoulder Room (in): 66.0
• Front Hip Room (in): 65.6
• Second Head Room (in): 39.4
• Second Leg Room (in): 31.6
• Second Shoulder Room (in): 67.7
• Second Hip Room (in): 66.8
• Summary
• Vehicle Name: Dodge Ram 1500
• Body Style: Quad Cab 6.5'
• Body Code: 139" WB