RAM 3500 2015 Owner's Manual
2015 RAM 2500/3500
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HEAVYWEIGHT PERFORMANCE. HEAVY-DUTY EFFICIENCY. AND EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY ON COMFORT. This is where you come
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when the job goes beyond the ordinary—because the 2015 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 models are all about the work. From
hauling your boat or a trailer through mountains to ranching to managing a business, these workhorses are designed to deliver
across the board, day-in and year-out.
The 2015 Ram Heavy Duty defined: uncompromising powertrains. Groundbreaking suspensions. Efficient yet unrelenting
strength. And interiors with the design, telematics and connectivity to serve you with such comfort and information, they serve
as aspirational benchmarks for the rest of the heavy-duty class.
Count on Ram, and you’re employing figures that often reflect ultimate superiority. Available advantages that separate Ram
2500/3500 include assets like the class-exclusive
V8 with MDS, delivering best-in-class
The best-in-class
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865 lb-ft of torque from the available Cummins® High Output Turbo Diesel. And all backed by the quality of one of the
class
best powertrain warranties in the business. Fact: Ram Heavy Duty has clout shared by no others.
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*A note about this brochure: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found on the back page. †When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.
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30,000-lb† diesel towing capability and best-in-class
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* Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension System. The formidable 6.4-liter HEMI®
gas horsepower and torque, and contributing to the most gas V8 options in the class.
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7,390-lb† payload capacity of Ram 3500. The best-in-
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PULL HAUL
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30,000-LB
MAX TOWING
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7,390-LB
MAX PAYLOAD
Trucks that are born and bred
to pull and haul: new available
7 x 11-inch power-folding trailer
towing mirrors make your Ram
Heavy Duty a command and
control center for towing.
* Ram 3500, when properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.
Go in the know: select Ram
models feature a full-color
high-res screen with dozens of
graphic displays for virtually
every mechanical function.
In-cabin view of the cargo bed:
only Ram Heavy Duty
available Cargo-View Camera
to see it all.
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offers an
Available frame-mounted
Gooseneck Hitch from Mopar
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with easy ball removal (ball
not included). Optional FifthWheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
includes in-bed 7
-pin connector.
Available Fifth-Wheel Hitch from
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Mopar features sliding rails and
simple-to-remove engineering.
Class-exclusive
Air
the air-intake path to ensure
optimal power and torque under
all grades, climates and load/
towing conditions.
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Ram Active
Technology switches
6.7L CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL
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MONSTER TORQUE
385 HP/865 LB-FT OF TORQUE
Available for Ram 2500/3500. There’s one diesel engine designed to play a
pivotal role in the heavy-duty world: the Cummins Turbo Diesel.
Virtually indestructible in design, the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
is engineered to the tolerances, quality and durability to power
emi-class big rigs. As the available diesel engine for Ram 2500 and
s
3500 Heavy Duty, the Cummins for 2015 is calibrated specifically
for ideal job-rated use and optimal transmission output. The results
give Ram Heavy Duty 3500 models awesome torque—and give you
uncompromising strength for towing and hauling.
+ Best-in-class
3500 is part of the Cummins legacy.
With the available Cummins High
Output Turbo, you can take advantage
of that best-in-class
torque and 385 horsepower, with
towing rated at 30,000 lb. (All
towing figures apply to trucks that
ve been properly equipped.)
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TRANSMISSIONS: Meet components designed to manage awesome levels of
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diesel towing for Ram
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865 lb-ft of
Incredible torque for R
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comes from the available Cummins
ated at 370 hp and 800 lb-ft,
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mated to the proven 68RFE 6-speed
automatic; this beefed-up powertrain
configuration is also available for
2015 Ram 3500 models.
am 2500
torque over decades of use. Packaged with the 350 hp/660 lb-ft Cummins
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is the class-exclusive
G56 6-speed manual; available for the 370/800
Cummins is the 68RFE automatic. For the Cummins High Output Turbo
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Diesel and its best-in-class
865 lb-ft of available torque, the AISIN®
Heavy-Duty 6-speed automatic transmission ably steps up to the task.
This leader in Turbo Diesel technology offers three distinctive power
outputs for 2015 Ram Heavy Duty. All feature a next-generation Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System, a super-efficient Diesel Cooling System
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with 11-blade fan and a class-exclusive
Output culminates in that best-in-class
“smart” diesel exhaust brake.
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available torque of 865 lb-ft
that the Cummins High Output churns out in Ram 3500 models.
Cummins + Ram Heavy Duty. It’s a working combination that’s now in
excess of two million applications—the ever-growing figure that sums
up the enduring quality of this working partnership.
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The class-exclusive
manual transmission is packaged with
the 350 hp/660 lb-ft Cummins Turbo
Diesel. The 6-speed manual offers
exceptional control when towing and
hauling, and its availability for Ram
2500/3500 clearly separates Ram
Heavy Duty from the contenders.
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G56 6-speed
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intervals up to 15,000 miles seriously
reduce downtime and costs of
regular maintenance.
he Cummins Dual Radiator System
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produces more efficient operation,
lessening heat by some 25% over
the previous design.
The AISIN Heavy-Duty 6-speed automatic is
packaged with the available Cummins High
Output Turbo Diesel. AISIN advantages include a
sophisticated Transmission Control Module which
momentarily turns off the exhaust brake (on the
Cummins), and a ramped-up Tow/Haul Mode with
a more aggressive downshift schedule to meet
industrial-grade hauling demands.
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diesel oil change
5.7L HEMI® V8
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LEGENDARY POWER
383 HP/400 LB-FT OF TORQUE
Standard on Ram 2500/3500 SRW. Continuing to make history, this legendary
gas powerhouse ranks as an ideal example of technical proficiency.
The core engineering idea behind the hemispherical engine head is to
achieve maximum power, and over its lifetime the many utilizations of
the hemispherical head have included WWII-era prototype aircraft and
even various tank applications. With world respect attained with its use
during the distinctively American Muscle Car Era, there’s little wonder
why it’s the standard engine for 2015 Ram Heavy Duty SRW models.
+ Competitive fuel efficiency, accompanied
by performance and capability measured
in tens of thousands of miles. When
compared to other V8 engines in the
class, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 in singlerear-wheel Ram Heavy Duty models
delivers impressive fuel efficiency and
incredible standard power and torque.
THE TRANSMISSION OF CHOICE: In Ram Heavy Duty, the 5.7-liter
HEMI V8 is partnered with the 66RFE 6-speed automatic, a powertrain
that exceeds typical demands for anticipated towing and hauling. 66RFE
advantages include driver-adaptive shifting, three multiple clutch packs,
dual lters on a dual-stage pump and an independent lubrication cooler that
delivers ample pressures under all loads and driving conditions.
+ The incorporation of iDFSO (interactive
Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off) adds to the
fuel-efficient performance of the 5.7L
HEMI V8. iDFSO turns off the flow of fuel
during deceleration, with no noticeable
change in engine performance—a
real-world and bottom-line advantage
to this powerhouse.
In the Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500, the 5.7L HEMI V8 delivers
every pound-foot of torque you need for trailering and hauling, and
boosts your confidence levels with serious performance and unexpected
V8 fuel efficiency. By incorporating technologies like Variable Valve
Timing (VVT), fuel-saving measures like iDFSO, and then mating it
all to the long-proven 66RFE 6-speed automatic, you’re putting the
5.7-liter HEMI V8 legacy to work: this is outstanding performance
melded with fuel-sipping operation.
RAM TOUGH TRANSFER CASES
The two transfer cases employed by Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500
are exac tly what you need for ultra-4x4 capabil ity. The BorgWarner
BW 44–46 transfer case features responsive electronic shift-onthe-fly engineering, with three operating ranges, plus Neutral.
The manually activated BW 44–47 transfer case features three
operating ranges, plus Neutral. Both of these impressive units offer
a low-range reduction ratio of 2.64:1—an ideal ratio when off road
in a slow rock-climbing situation, or when using your Ram 4x4
on challenging terrain or steep grades. You need capability and
performance that exceeds the need, and Ram Heavy Duty pickups
are designed to excel.
6.4L HEMI® V8
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AWESOME CAPABILITY
410 HP/429 LB-FT OF TORQUE
Available for Ram 2500/3500. Take the hemispherical combustion chamber
assets of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, increase the cylinder bore and stroke
for greater displacement, and employ advancements like Variable Valve
Timing (VVT) and Fuel Saver Technology to help achieve the most power
and efficiency possible. The results deliver an available engine for Ram
Heavy Duty that puts others to shame: the 6.4-liter HEMI V8, an engine
to give 2015 Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 pickups a raft of commercialgrade and best-in-class attributes to back you on every job.
+ Best-in-class
the 6.4-liter HEMI V8: 410 working
horses give you the ideal gas engine
for acceleration and highway merging
and cruising, even under the
heaviest loads.
+ Fuel-efficient performance is engineered
into the electro-mechanical heart of
the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. Operating with
seamless precision, our MDS/Fuel Saver
Technology helps save fuel with no
compromise or noticeable changes
in engine operation.
THE TRANSMISSION: Like its smaller displacement brother, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 is mated to the long-proven 66RFE 6-speed automatic. is component
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gas horsepower from
+ The cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System is one of the first of its
kind for a gas engine; common to diesel
engines, the EGR System is designed to
enhance fuel efficiency in heavy-load
and uphill towing situations.
+ Fuel Saver Technology plays a significant
role in fuel-efficient performance. While
cruising at highway speeds, the engine
automatically (and imperceptibly) shuts
off four of the eight cylinders, letting
you maintain speeds with the efficiency
of four-cylinder operation.
Our engineers looked at the truly big picture—in short, every heavyduty assignment you could imagine—and then incorporated the
6.4-liter HEMI V8 into this powertrain lineup. What you get is a 2015
Ram 2500/3500 that delivers clout where clout is needed. The engines
described here reflect the most comprehensive lineup in our history, and
the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 stands out with stunning best-in-class features.
Trucks of this power and quality don’t back down. Only the Ram Heavy
Duty powertrains deliver these levels of horsepower and torque.
+ Matching that class-distinctive
best-in-class
best-in-class
6.4-liter HEMI V8 torque levels are
rated at a super-competent 429 lb-ft
@ 4,000 rpm.
Best
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in-hand with best-in-class
Ram 2500 models with the 6.4L HEMI
V8 offer phenomenal towing—up to
16,300 lb, and up to 16,520 lb on Ram
3500 DRW models. (All towing figures
apply to properly equipped trucks.)
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gas horsepower is
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gas torque; the
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gas towing rides hand-
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gas power.
Best
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The available 6.4-liter HEMI V8 in
Ram 3500 delivers an impressive
payload rating of 7,390 lb when
properly equipped. This is pure
capability at your service.
+ The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 offers one further
Ram application of advanced technology.
Individual Cylinder Fuel Control is a
diagnostic monitoring system that
enables air/fuel refinements and
ensures ideal mixtures for each
individual cylinder.
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payload rounds it out.
-in-class
delivers heavy-duty levels of capability for towing and hauling. Count on driver-adaptive shifting, three multiple clutch packs, dual lters on a dual-stage
pump and an independent lubrication cooler to ensure ample pressures—and peace of mind—under all driving situations and towing/hauling conditions.
2500/3500 TOWING CAPABILITY
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2500 towing specs
Maximum loaded trailer weight (when properly equipped)
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Axle
GCWR
Ratio
3.73 15,000
3.73 18,300
4.10 20,300
3.73 19,800
4.10 17,500
4.10 22,800
3.42 25,300*
3.42 24,300*
Axle
GCWR
Ratio
3.73 18,400
4.10 20,400
3.73 19,900
4.10 22,900
4.10 23,400
3.42 25,300
3.73 27,300
4.10 30,300
3.42 25,300
3.42 29,300
3.73 32,300
4.10 37,800
4.10 37,900
3.42 24,300
3.73 26,300
Engine
5.7L HEMI® V8 CNG/
66RFE 6-speed
5.7L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.4L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
Automatic Transmission
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
68RFE 6-speed
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
MT
G56 6-speed
3500 towing specs
Maximum loaded trailer weight (when properly equipped)
Engine
5.7L HEMI® V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.4L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
68RFE 6-speed
Automatic Transmission
6.7L Cummins
High Output
Turbo Diesel I-6/
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AISIN
6-speed
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
MT
G56 6-speed
MT = Manual Transmission | DRW = Dual Rear Wheel | Weights given in lb. | Numbers in Black boxes reflect max ratings.
1. Weights are rounded to the nearest 10 lb.
Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
2.
Passenger Weight = 300 lb
Options Weight = 100 lb
Trailering Equipment Weight: 75 lb for conventional hitch, 70 lb for gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th-wheel.
Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
3. Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
4. GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
5. The recommended tongue weight for a conventional hitch is 10 percent of the gross trailer weight. The maximum tongue weight for Class V (receiver hitch) is limited to 1,800 lb.
6. For gooseneck and 5th-wheel trailers, the tongue weight should never exceed any of the manufacturer recommendations including but not limited to payload and GAWR.
7. A 5th-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb, a gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 25,000 lb.
*2500 Regular Cab and Crew Cab vehicles with diesel engine and 17" wheels have GCWR of 23,000 lb for conventional trailers only.
Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab
8' BOX 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 6'4" BOX
4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
11,870 11,500 11,510 11,200 11,360 11,020 11,040 10,770
13,870 13,500 13,510 13,200 13,360 13,010 13,040 12,770
13,300 12,930 12,940 12,610 12,810 12,440 12,480 12,230
10,000
16,300 15,930 15,940 15,610 15,810 15,440 15,480 15,230
17,970
16,900 16,440 16,450 16,120 16,290 15,940 16,100 14,520
8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 6'4" BOX DRW
4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
11,910 11,560 11,520 11,200 11,410 11,020 11,270 10,990
13,910 13,560 13,520 13,200 13,410 13,020 13,270 12,990
13,370 12,970 13,020 12,640 12,970 12,640 12,830 12,470 12,450 12,100 12,710 12,400 12,210 12,020
16,370 15,970 15,970 15,640 15,830 15,470 15,710 15,400
17,910 17,560 17,550 17,180 17,490 17,200 17,360 17,010 17,000 16,660 17,160 16,800 16,770 16,460
17,770 17,420 17,350 17,050 17,210 16,860 17,020 16,660
16,870 16,520 16,510 16,130 16,450 16,160 16,320 15,960 15,960 15,610 16,120 15,760 15,720 15,420
17,520 17,510 17,180 17,360 17,020 17,170 15,190
Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab
16,520 16,140 15,950 15,600 15,710 15,520
19,550 19,180 19,000 18,660 18,770 18,460
22,550 22,180 22,000 21,660 21,770 21,460
21,410 21,030 20,860 20,510 20,620 20,320
24,410 24,030 23,860 23,510 23,620 23,320
30,000
18,510 18,130 17,960 17,610 17,720 17,420
2500 — SAE J2807 STANDARD COMPLIANT
3500 — SAE J2807 STANDARD COMPLIANT
29,530 29,360 29,010 29,120 28,820
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6,940
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2500/3500 PAYLOAD CAPABILITY
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2500 Payload specs
Maximum payload capacities (when properly equipped)
Engine GVWR
5.7L HEMI® V8
CNG/66RFE
6-speed
5.7L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.4L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.7L Cummins
Automatic Transmission
Turbo Diesel I-6/
68RFE 6-speed
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
MT
G56 6-speed
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9,000
9,000
8,510
10,000
10,000
10,000
Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab
8' BOX 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 6'4" BOX
4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
1,410
3,040 2,670 2,680 2,370 2,530 2,190 2,210 1,950
1,480
3,970
3,170 2,700 2,690 2,360 2,530 2,190 2,340 1,990
3,070 2,610 2,630 2,290 2,470 2,120 2,280 1,930
3,600 3,610 3,280 3,480 3,110 3,160 2,900
3500
2500
3500 Payload specs
Maximum payload capacities (when properly equipped)
Engine GVWR
10,100
10,300
5.7L HEMI® V8/
66RFE 6-speed
6.4L HEMI V8/
66RFE 6-speed
Automatic Transmission
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6-speed
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6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
68RFE 6-speed
6.7L Cummins
High Output
Turbo Diesel I-6/
AISIN
6.7L Cummins
Turbo Diesel I-6/
MT
G56 6-speed
MT = Manual Transmission | DRW = Dual Rear Wheel | Weights given in lb. | Numbers in Black boxes reflect max ratings.
1. Weights are rounded to the nearest 10 lb.
2. Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
3. Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
4. GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
5. 3500 Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio GVWR of 13,800 lb applies to Tradesman package only. All other price classes for this configuration (Reg Cab, 4x2, 6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio), GVWR is 13,700 lb.
10,500
10,700
11,000
11,300
10,200
10,400
10,500
10,800
11,100
11,200
11,400
13,300
13,700
13,800
13,900
14,000
11,100
11,500
11,600
11,700
12,000
12,300
12,400
14,000
11,100
11,500
11,600
11,700
12,000
12,300
12,400
14,000
11,100
11,500
11,600
11,700
12,000
12,300
12,400
14,000
4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
4,080
4,140
4,180
4,040
4,140
Regular Cab Crew Cab Mega Cab
8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 8' BOX 8' BOX DRW 6'4" BOX 6'4" BOX DRW
3,930
4,090
3,970
4,480 4,340
4,390 4,360
3,940
4,040
4,010
4,500
4,440 4,370
6,890 6,510 6,320 5,970 6,080 5,890
7,240 6,910
7,390
7,020 6,670 6,590
4,230 4,160
4,070
4,530
4,480
6,720 6,350 6,170 5,830 5,940 5,630
4,090 4,020
3,920
4,380
4,330
6,580 6,200 6,030 5,680 5,790 5,490
4,190 4,120
4,030
4,490
4,430
6,680 6,300 6,130 5,780 5,890 5,590
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4,480
6,680
3,930
4,270
3,790
4,130
3,890
4,230
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CLASS-EXCLUSIVE
STRENGTH + CONTROL
Only Ram Rides on Suspensions This Advanced.
Big Ram 2500 is defined by capability, with standards that allow zero tolerance for compromise—or for convention. In
front: a unique three-link coil spring suspension. In back: a class-exclusive
Ram technology delivers it all: phenomenal ride quality, impeccable road manners and unrivaled control. Let the others
try to catch up. At Ram, we not only embrace state-of-the-art—we create it.
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five-link coil spring suspension. Innovative
Properly secure all cargo.
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CONFIDENCE
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Class-Exclusive
Rear Air Suspension System.
: the Available Auto-Level
Here’s an uplifting lesson how to raise the bar—and your
expectations: create a unique rear suspension that lets these tough
high-strength steel frames ride on air. Two innovative modes offer
optimal convenience, with a Normal Load-Leveling Mode and a
driver-selectable Alternate Ride Height Mode, invaluable for trailer
alignment. The available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension System
for Ram 2500/3500 ramps up capability, control and comfort.
No surprise to find it on the same pickup that gives you available
best-in-class
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towing.* Technical details on the next two pages.
*When properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo.
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