1998 Dodge Ram 3500

  • Horsepower: 250 @ 4000 300 @ 4400 215 @ 2700 235 @ 2700
  • Torque (lb-ft): 335 @ 3200 450 @ 2800 420 @ 1600 460 @ 1600
  • Weight: lbs
  • 0-60: TBD
MSRP: $18,208 - $20,850
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Safety
  • Options / Pricing

Mechanical


•   Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
•   8 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   Straight 6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   10 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   Turbocharged - Engine|13
•   High Output - Engine|13
•   5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
•   4-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
•   M/T - Transmission|15
•   A/T - Transmission|15
•   Locking Rear Differential - Differential|20
•   Diesel Fuel - Fuel|46
•   Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46

Interior


•   Power Steering - Steering|6
•   Sliding Rear Window - Window|29
•   Power Windows - Window|29
•   Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Vinyl Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
•   Power Door Locks - Locks|26
•   Keyless Entry - Locks|26
•   Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
•   Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
•   Cruise Control - Convenience|23
•   Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Fog Lamps - Convenience|23
•   Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   Alarm - Convenience|23
•   Equalizer - Audio|22
•   MP3 Player - Audio|22
•   Premium Sound System - Audio|22
•   CD Player - Audio|22
•   Cassette - Audio|22
•   AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
•   A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Bucket Seats - Seats|44
•   Split Bench Seat - Seats|44
•   Fixed Bench Seat - Seats|44
•   Power Driver Seat - Seats|44

Exterior


•   Bed Liner - Pickup Box|31
•   Trailer Hitch Receiver - Trailering|8
•   Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Heated Mirrors - Mirrors|27
•   Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Passenger Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Electrochromic rearview mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Heated Exterior Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
•   Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27

Safety


•   Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
•   Tires - Front All-Terrain - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
•   Tires - Rear All-Terrain - Tire - Rear|35
•   Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes - Brakes|4

Engine


•  Engine Order Code : EML
•  Engine Type : Gas V10
•  Displacement : 8.0L/488
•  Fuel System : Turbo-Charged
•  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 300 @ 4400
•  SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 450 @ 2800
•  Engine Oil Cooler : N/A

Transmission


•  Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
•  Trans Order Code : DGB
•  Trans Type : 4
•  Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
•  Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
•  First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.45
•  Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.45
•  Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
•  Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.69
•  Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.20
•  Clutch Size (in) : N/A
•  Trans Power Take Off : N/A
•  Trans PTO Access : N/A
•  Transfer Case Model : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
•  Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
•  Transfer Case Power Take Off : N/A
•  Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage


•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : N/A
•  EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : N/A

Electrical


•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 750
•  Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : 750
•  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 136
•  Maximum Alternator Watts : - TBD -

Cooling System


•  Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 26.0

Weight Information


•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 4500
•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 7500
•  Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2915
•  Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2475
•  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 10,500
•  Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 19,000

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) : 1200
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension


•  Suspension Type - Front : Wide Track
•  Suspension Type - Rear : Leaf Spring
•  Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 4500
•  Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 7500
•  Axle Type - Front : N/A
•  Axle Type - Rear : Full-Floating
•  Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 4500
•  Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 7500
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : N/A
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 4.10
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 35.1
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 35.1
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes


•  Brake Type : Power
•  Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
•  Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
•  Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
•  Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.5 x 1.5
•  Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
•  Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 13.0 x 3.5

Tires


•  Front Tire Order Code : TV2
•  Rear Tire Order Code : TV2
•  Spare Tire Order Code : TV2
•  Front Tire Size : LT215/85R16E
•  Rear Tire Size : LT215/85R16E
•  Spare Tire Size : LT215/85R16E
•  Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2470
•  Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2470
•  Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : 2470
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 681
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 681
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : 681

Wheels


•  Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.0
•  Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.0
•  Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.0
•  Front Wheel Material : Steel
•  Rear Wheel Material : Steel
•  Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering


•  Steering Type : Power
•  Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : - TBD -
•  Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : - TBD -
•  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 45.4
•  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Frame


•  Frame Type : Ladder

Fuel Tank


•  Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 35.0
•  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
•  Fuel Tank Location : Inboard Frame Rails
•  Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Exterior Dimensions


•  Wheelbase (in) : 134.7
•  Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) : 220.1
•  Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 93.8
•  Height, Overall (in) : 73.0
•  Overhang, Front (in) : 37.9
•  Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) : 47.5
•  Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) : 116.9
•  Cab to Axle (in) : 55.7
•  Cab to End of Frame (in) : 99.7
•  Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 33.6
•  Ground to Top of Frame (in) : - TBD -
•  Frame Width, Rear (in) : - TBD -
•  Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 9.9
•  Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 8.4

Cargo Area Dimensions


•  Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 97.5
•  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) : 70.0
•  Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) : N/A

Interior Dimensions


•  Passenger Capacity : 3
•  Front Head Room (in) : 40.2
•  Front Leg Room (in) : 41.0
•  Front Shoulder Room (in) : 66.0
•  Front Hip Room (in) : 65.6

Summary


•  Vehicle Name : Ram 3500 Pickup
•  Body Style : Reg Cab 8'
•  Body Code : 135" WB

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 99V190

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,000

Summary: The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install the proper length heat shield. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Dates of Manufacture: February - June 1999

Manufacturer Recall No.: 838

- NONE -


Safety Features



•   ABS
•   ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
•   Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
•   Passenger Air Bag
•   Driver Air Bag
•   Tires - Front All-Terrain
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Terrain
•   Full Size Spare Tire
  • Base price: $20,850
  • Destination charge: $795
  • Number of options: 0
  • Total options: $0
  • Total price: $20,850
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OPTIONS:

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AIR CONDITIONING


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