2006 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Horsepower: 330 @ 4800 325 @ 2900
  • Torque (lb-ft): 375 @ 4200 610 @ 1600
  • Weight: lbs
  • 0-60: TBD
MSRP: $22,540 - $25,535
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Safety
  • Options / Pricing

Mechanical


•   Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
•   8 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   Straight 6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
•   Turbocharged - Engine|13
•   High Output - Engine|13
•   6-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
•   5-Speed A/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
•   Remote Engine Start - Convenience|23
•   Cruise Control - Convenience|23
•   Vehicle Anti-Theft System - Convenience|23
•   Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
•   Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
•   Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
•   Satellite Radio - Audio|22
•   MP3 Player - Audio|22
•   CD Player - Audio|22
•   Cassette - Audio|22
•   AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
•   A/C - Air Conditioning|21
•   Bucket Seats - Seats|44
•   Split Bench Seat - Seats|44

Exterior


•   Bed Liner - Pickup Box|31
•   Trailer Hitch Receiver - Trailering|8
•   Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Steel Wheels - Wheels|10
•   Heated Mirrors - 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
•   Side Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
•   Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
•   Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
•   Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
•   4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
•   Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
•   Front Tow Hooks - Safety Features|42

Engine


•  Engine Order Code : ETH
•  Engine Type : Diesel I6
•  Displacement : 5.9L/360
•  Fuel System : SMPI
•  SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 325 @ 2900
•  SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 610 @ 1600
•  Engine Oil Cooler : None

Transmission


•  Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
•  Trans Order Code : DGQ
•  Trans Type : 5
•  Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
•  Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
•  First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.00
•  Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.67 - 1.50
•  Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
•  Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.75
•  Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.67
•  Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
•  Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.00
•  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) : N/A
•  Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 160
•  Maximum Alternator Watts : 1904

Cooling System


•  Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 32.7

Weight Information


•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 4630
•  Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 6000
•  Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 3079
•  Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2339
•  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 8510
•  Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 20000

Trailering


•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5000
•  Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 500
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 11400
•  Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 1140
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
•  Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension


•  Suspension Type - Front : Coil
•  Suspension Type - Rear : Leaf
•  Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : N/A
•  Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : N/A
•  Axle Type - Front : Hypoid
•  Axle Type - Rear : Full-floating
•  Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 5200
•  Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 6150
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : N/A
•  Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 4.10
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
•  Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
•  Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes


•  Brake Type : Pwr
•  Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
•  Brake ABS System (Second Line) : N/A
•  Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
•  Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.9 x 1.26
•  Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.9 x 1.18
•  Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
•  Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires


•  Front Tire Order Code : TWE
•  Rear Tire Order Code : TWE
•  Spare Tire Order Code : TWE
•  Front Tire Size : LT245/70R17E
•  Rear Tire Size : LT245/70R17E
•  Spare Tire Size : N/A
•  Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
•  Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
•  Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : N/A
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : - TBD -
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : - TBD -
•  Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : N/A

Wheels


•  Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
•  Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
•  Spare Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.0
•  Front Wheel Material : Steel
•  Rear Wheel Material : Steel
•  Spare Wheel Material : N/A

Steering


•  Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
•  Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : - TBD -
•  Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : - TBD -
•  Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 44.6
•  Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Frame


•  Frame Type : Ladder

Fuel Tank


•  Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 35
•  Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : N/A
•  Fuel Tank Location : Inboard Frame Rails
•  Aux Fuel Tank Location : N/A

Exterior Dimensions


•  Wheelbase (in) : 140.5
•  Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) : 229.7
•  Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 79.9
•  Height, Overall (in) : 73.8
•  Overhang, Front (in) : 39.4
•  Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) : 49.9
•  Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) : - TBD -
•  Cab to Axle (in) : - TBD -
•  Cab to End of Frame (in) : - TBD -
•  Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 36.2
•  Ground to Top of Frame (in) : - TBD -
•  Frame Width, Rear (in) : - TBD -
•  Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 8.4
•  Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 7.1

Cargo Area Dimensions


•  Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : N/A
•  Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : N/A
•  Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : N/A
•  Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : N/A
•  Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : N/A
•  Tailgate Width (in) : N/A
•  Cargo Volume (ft³) : N/A
•  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) : 67.0
•  Front Hip Room (in) : 65.1

Summary


•  Vehicle Name : Ram 2500 HD Pickup
•  Body Style : Reg Cab 8' Box
•  Body Code : 140.5" WB

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07E009000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V038000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V038000

Mfg's Report Date: 01/26/2007

Mfg's Report Date: 02/06/2007

Mfg's Report Date: 02/06/2007

Component: SUSPENSION

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3350

Potential Number of Units Affected: 86333

Potential Number of Units Affected: 86333

Summary: CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Consequence: PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BEARING DEGRADATION, AND IF SUBSEQUENT NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE IGNORED, COULD RESULT IN HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BEARING DEGRADATION, AND IF SUBSEQUENT NOISE AND VIBRATION ARE IGNORED, COULD RESULT IN HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATION. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB AND BEARING UNITS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB AND BEARING UNITS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes: LKI RECALL NO. 07-01PIT. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT LKI, SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION KITS,AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G02. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G02. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Safety Features



•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel ABS
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   4-Wheel Disc Brakes
•   Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
•   Passenger Air Bag
•   Driver Air Bag
•   Side Head Air Bag
•   Daytime Running Lights
•   Front Tow Hooks
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Front All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Tires - Rear All-Season
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
•   Full Size Spare Tire
  • Base price: $25,535
  • Destination charge: $795
  • Number of options: 0
  • Total options: $0
  • Total price: $25,535
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