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1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Base 139 WB, 60 CA DRW
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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:
3
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
5.9L/360
Fuel System:
MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
330 @ 2800
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Front Tire Size:
LT215/85R16E
Rear Tire Size:
LT215/85R16E
Spare Tire Size:
LT215/85R16E
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Rear Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
35
Wheelbase (in):
138.7
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
138.7" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
4850
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
8000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2990
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2020
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
11000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
15,000
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):
1200
Engine Order Code:
EMM
Trans Order Code:
DDP
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
5.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
5.61
Clutch Size (in):
11.0
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
750
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
117
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
20.0
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
4850
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
8000
Axle Type - Front:
Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
4850
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
8000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.54
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Gas 35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Gas 35
Front Tire Order Code:
TV1
Rear Tire Order Code:
TV1
Spare Tire Order Code:
TBB
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2680
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2470
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2680
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
684
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
684
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
684
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
46.4
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.50 x 1.50
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
13.0 x 3.5
Fuel Tank Location:
Inboard Frame Rails
Front Head Room (in):
40.2
Front Leg Room (in):
41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in):
66.0
Front Hip Room (in):
66.1
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
220.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
86.6
Height, Overall (in):
77.3
Overhang, Front (in):
37.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
44.1
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
116.9
Cab to Axle (in):
59.7
Cab to End of Frame (in):
103.8
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
36.3
Frame Width, Rear (in):
37.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
15.2
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
9.0
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