Any news on the Dodge Ram 3500 model?

[GMfan1111]

Hi guys I was wondering have there been any news regarding the 09/010 Ram 3500? I know the 1500 is out already and the 2500 was shot in the desert. but the 3500 seems to have laid low so far and has not been shot yet.


Also I did observe a 3500 prototype today. Unfortunately it escaped before I could get a good shot (Sometimes prototypes do escape from my lens). The truck I saw was an S0 truck and it was all black. the guys in the Camo department did a good job of clothing the tester and the taillights were prepro fillers. Based on my observations The prototype I saw appeared to be taller and alittle wider than the current gen 3500 and though the Grille was in a Bra It did appear to have much more aggressive styling than the current model. Anyway as I stated earlier this tester did escape but if i see this tester again I will shoot it and post it here or send it to BP (whichever comes first)

[eurohazard]

Is there going to be a big (if any) difference between the 2500 and 3500? Usually it's the same truck just with more leafs in the back for added payload.

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by eurohazard

Is there going to be a big (if any) difference between the 2500 and 3500? Usually it's the same truck just with more leafs in the back for added payload.

I'm not sure but when compared to a current 3500 the new one seems slightly taller and wider.

[davidlane]

The Dodge Ram heavy duty 2500/3500 pickups got the variable valve timing Hemi for 355 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque, with a standard automatic on 2500 models; all 3500 models got a standard 6.7 liter Cummins turbodiesel and limited slip rear axle. Larger front and rear brake rotors were fitted (360 mm and 358 mm), with twin-piston calipers. The manual transmission-Hemi combination was dropped, and remote start made optional on 6.7-liter Cummins engines. Power Wagon continued, but now only in Quad Cab form. The Ram 2500 Box-Off continued with the same changes.


The Ram Chassis Cab 3500 also got a variable-valve-timing Hemi, with horsepower ratings unreleased at press time; new optional axle ratios of 3.42 (manual transmission) and 3.73 (automatic) were added for better gas mileage. New brakes extended service intervals and cut stopping distances while improving gas mileages, while the GCWR rose to class leading 24,000 pounds. A new ambulance prep package was added, while the PTO pump rating increased 55%; the PTO prep package was extended to Laramie trucks. A new tailpipe and resonator was added to the Hemi, cruise was made standard (with an optional delete), and the Cummins 6.7/automatic got an optional remote start.


The Ram Chassis Cab (4500/5500) diesel now has 50-state emissions and an exterior label that bypasses idle limits in ARB states; an ambulance prep package was added and PTO pump rating increased 55%. The automatic-transmission 6.7 engine will come with remote start, and cruise control became standard (with an optional delete). Dodge confirmed that front brakes last three times longer, and rear brakes last four times longer, than comparable Ford brakes; the Ram was certified for a 1,172 pound payload advantage over the Ford F-450 and F-550.

From: AllPar.com:

http://www.allpar.com/history/chrysler-years/2009.html

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by davidlane

The Dodge Ram heavy duty 2500/3500 pickups got the variable valve timing Hemi for 355 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque, with a standard automatic on 2500 models; all 3500 models got a standard 6.7 liter Cummins turbodiesel and limited slip rear axle. Larger front and rear brake rotors were fitted (360 mm and 358 mm), with twin-piston calipers. The manual transmission-Hemi combination was dropped, and remote start made optional on 6.7-liter Cummins engines. Power Wagon continued, but now only in Quad Cab form. The Ram 2500 Box-Off continued with the same changes.


The Ram Chassis Cab 3500 also got a variable-valve-timing Hemi, with horsepower ratings unreleased at press time; new optional axle ratios of 3.42 (manual transmission) and 3.73 (automatic) were added for better gas mileage. New brakes extended service intervals and cut stopping distances while improving gas mileages, while the GCWR rose to class leading 24,000 pounds. A new ambulance prep package was added, while the PTO pump rating increased 55%; the PTO prep package was extended to Laramie trucks. A new tailpipe and resonator was added to the Hemi, cruise was made standard (with an optional delete), and the Cummins 6.7/automatic got an optional remote start.


The Ram Chassis Cab (4500/5500) diesel now has 50-state emissions and an exterior label that bypasses idle limits in ARB states; an ambulance prep package was added and PTO pump rating increased 55%. The automatic-transmission 6.7 engine will come with remote start, and cruise control became standard (with an optional delete). Dodge confirmed that front brakes last three times longer, and rear brakes last four times longer, than comparable Ford brakes; the Ram was certified for a 1,172 pound payload advantage over the Ford F-450 and F-550.

From: AllPar.com:

http://www.allpar.com/history/chrysler-years/2009.html

Thanx for answering my question Dave and as for the tester I'm sure I'll see it again at some point (fall and winter are usually plentiful with testers

[newdude]

Originally Posted by GMfan1111

Thanx for answering my question Dave and as for the tester I'm sure I'll see it again at some point (fall and winter are usually plentiful with testers

Don't forget those changes apply to the 2009 MY trucks which are the same as the 2008's. The redesigned 2500/3500's won't be out for atleast another year or less is my guess.

[Stéphane Dumas]

there a article on PickupTrucks about spyshots of the 2010 Ram 3500 chassis-cab
http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/new...cab-spied.html

[GMfan1111]

I actually (believe it or not) saw one of those testers as well (a few months back) but I let it go because I couldn't get a good shot. This tester has the exact same grille work as the dually tester i saw two days ago but the dually had a cargo box with camouflaged taillights. The chassis cab that was shot looks good but you'll be in for a treat when you see the new dually model. Thanx for the info dumas