RAM Chassiscab 2011 Owner's Manual
EX TERIOR PAINT COLORS
Information Provided by:
CH ASSIS CAB — 3 50 0/ 4500/5500
HALF PAGE FLAP
OFF BACK COVER
Bri ght Silver Metallic (PS2)
Dee p Cherry Red
Crystal Pearl (PRP)
CH ASSIS CAB — 3 50 0/ 4500/5500
Bri ght White (PW7)
Hun ter Green Pearl (P GT)
Min era l Gray Metallic (PDM)
Whi te Gold Metallic (PWL)
SP ECIAL PAINT COLORS
Bri lli ant Black Crystal Pearl (PXR)
Dee p Water B lue Pearl (PBS)
Rug ged Brow n Pear l (PTW)Fla me Red (PR4)
*
Bla ck (PX8)
Det ona tor Yell ow (P YB) Lig ht Green (PGC)Lig ht Cream (P64)
Oma ha Orange (P62)
*Se e your dealer for special p ain t color ordering requirements.
Bri ght Red (P12)
Sch ool Bus Yellow (PL1)
Yellow (P6 3)
Dar k Bro wn (P18)
Timberline Green Pearl (PG W)
Form No. 74-383-2122 (1.25M) Printed in U.S.A. 06/10
Information Provided by:
Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW Chassis Cab SLT.
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ENGINE
5.7L HEMI® V8 (STD)
Configuration 8-cylinder V-design
Horsepower 383 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 400 @ 4,000 rpm
Displacement (cu in) 345
Bore (in) 3.92
Stroke (in) 3.58
Compression ratio 10.5 to 1
Number of valves 16
Intake system Naturally aspirated
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection
Emissions Federal
Oil change interval (under normal operation) 6,000 miles
Exhaust brake Not available
ENGINE
6.7L CUMMINS® TURBO DIESEL (OPT)
Configuration 6-cylinder in-line
Horsepower 305 @ 2,900 rpm
Torque 610 @ 1,600 rpm
Displacement (cu in) 409
Bore (in) 4.21
Stroke (in) 4.88
Compression ratio 17.2 to 1
Number of valves 24
Intake system Turbocharged (VGT) with intercooler
Fuel system CRI
Emissions 50 states
Oil change interval
(under normal operation)
Exhaust brake Standard
A B C D E F
7,500 miles
DRIVELINE
Transmission Model
Type 6-speed manual
Clutch diameter 12.5 inches —
PTO capability Yes (driver’s side) Yes (passenger
Gear ratios 1st 5.94 to 1 3.74 to 1 3.00:1
Standard axle ratio 3.42 4.10 4.10
Optional axle ratios 3.73/4.10 NA NA
Antispin differential Standard Yes
G-56 AISIN AS68RC 545 RFE
(Cummins only)
2nd 3.28 to 1 2.00 to 1 1.67:1
3rd 1.98 to 1 1.34 to 1 1.00:1
4th 1.31 to 1 1.00 to 1 .75:1
5th 1.00 to 1 .77 to 1 .67:1
6th .74 to 1 .63 to 1 NA
Rev. 5.42 to 1 3.54 to 1 3.00:1
6-speed automatic
(Cummins only)
side)
5-speed
automatic
(HEMI
only)
TRANSFER CASE
Model 2-speed manual shift
NV271 part-time (Standard)
Gear ratios High 1 to 1 1 to 1
Low 2.72 to 1 2.72 to 1
2-speed electronic
shift-on-the-fly NV273
part-time (Optional)
FRAME
Ladder type C-Channel
Width 34"
Yield strength 50,000 psi
Thickness 5.7 mm
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V8
BRAKES
Type 4-wheel ABS-hydraulic system with front and rear discs
Rotors (front and rear) 14.17" x 1.54" (front) 14.09" x 1.34" (rear)
Calipers (front and rear) Twin piston (front/rear)
Booster Vacuum-assisted (HEMI V8)
Parking brake Drum-in-hat
Hydroboost (Cummins)
STEERING
Type Recirculating ball (power)
Maximum wheel cut (4x2/4x4) Approximately 38 degrees
ELECTRICAL
Batteries 730-amp (two standard with diesel)
Alternator 160-amp std (180- and 220-amp available)
Standard trailer wiring harness 7-pin
Additional feeds to rear of chassis 5
Power distribution center Underhood (two fused 25-amp feeds;
Upfitter connector jumper Standard
one fused relay-controlled 20-amp)
WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels 17" x 6.0" steel (DRW)
Tires LT235/80R17E All-Season tires standard (DRW)
LT235/80R17E on-/off-road tires available (DRW)
A 17" Argent S teel Wheel – S td on 3500 ST SRW models (WD2)
B 17" Chrome-Clad Steel Wheel – Std on 350 0 SLT, Opt on 350 0
ST SRW models (WG S)
C 17" Po lished Aluminum Wheel – Std on 3500 Laramie SRW models
(WFK)
D 17" Argent S teel Wheel – S td on 3500 ST DRW models (WF U)
E 17" Chrome Wheel Skins – Std on 3500 SLT, Opt on 35 00
ST DRW models (W D4)
F 17" Po lished Aluminum Wheel – Std on 3500 Laramie, Opt on 3 500
SLT DRW mod els (WF 7)
DIMENSIONS (In inches unless noted.)
Overall length L103 234.3 234.3 258.3 263.2 263.2
Overall body width W117 78.9 78.9 78.9 79.1 79.1
Width — Front doors open W120-1 177.7 177.7 177.7 160.5 160.5
Width — Rear doors open W120-2 — — — 152.9 152.9
Front of bumper to back of cab L403 123.1 123.1 123.1 152 152
Cab length L410 72.4 72.4 72.4 101.4 101.4
Back of cab to taillamp TRL4 111.1 111.1 135.1 111.1 111.1
Top of frame to top of cab TRH4 47.9 47.9 47.9 48.3 48.3
Rear suspension front spring bolt FW3 48.2 48.2 48.2 48.3 48.3
Rear suspension rear spring bolt FW4 47.4 47.4 47.4 47.3 47.3
Rear frame — Inside/Outside width FW5/FW6 28/34 28/34 28/34 28/34 28/34
Outside of rear tires TRW6 78.5 91.7 91.7 78.5 91.7
Windshield slope angle (degrees) A121-1 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1
Wheelbase L101 143.1 143.3 167.3 172 172.2
Cab-to-axle length (CA) L404 59.6 59.7 83.7 59.6 59.7
Overall height (curb weight) H101 78.7/78.6 78.3/78.2 78 79.1/79.0 78.7/78.6
Turning diameter (ft) TT18 41.7 41.7 47.9 49.2 49.2
Top of frame to ground TRH7 35.1 33.3 33.2 34.8 33.1
Front — Suspension or axle to ground H148-1 9.2/7.5 9.4/7.8 9.4/7.7 9.1/7.4 9.3/7.6
Rear — Suspension or axle to ground H148-2 9.7 8.4 8.4 9.6 8.4
Tire track — Front/Rear W101-1/W101-2 68.6/68.2 69.6/71.7 69.6/71.7 68.6/68.2 69.6/71.7
Angle of approach (degrees) A106-1 21.2/21.1 22.3/22.1 22.4/22.2 21.3/21.1 22.4/22.0
Angle of departure (degrees) A106-2 25.6 23.6 23.5 25.3 23.4
Ramp breakover angle (degrees) A147 19.7/19.6 19.1/19.0 16.0/15.8 15.8/15.7 15.5/15.3
Overhang — Front/Rear L104/L105 39.6/51.6 39.6/51.4 39.6/51.4 39.6/51.6 39.6/51.4
RAM 3500 WEIGHTS, TOWING, PAYLOADS AND UPFITS
CHASSIS CAB BASE WEIGHTS (STANDARD CONFIGURATION).(All weights in lb)
5.7L HEMI® V8 Auto Trans Base curb weight NA 5,982/6,253 6,017/6,267 NA 6,476/6,734
6.7L Cummins
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Diesel Man Trans Base curb weight 6,619/6,852 7,087/7,213 7,139/7,300 6,966/7,237 7,521/7,792
Auto Trans Base curb weight 6,683/6,916 7,151/7,277 7,203/7,365 7,031/7,301 7,585/7,856
CHASSIS CAB MAX TOWING/PAYLOAD INFORMATION (STANDARD CONFIGURATION)
5.7L HEMI® V8 Auto Trans GVWR NA 12,500 12,500 NA 12,500
6.7L Cummins Diesel Man Trans GVWR 10,200 13,000 13,000 10,200 13,000
Auto Trans GVWR 10,200 13,000 13,000 10,200 13,000
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When properly equipped. NA = Not Available.
CODE REGULAR CAB 60" CA
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Base front weight NA 3,218/3,430 3,286/3,471 NA 3,427/3,750
Base rear weight NA 2764/2823 2731/2797 NA 3,049/2,984
Base front weight 4,103/4,416 4,308/4,321 4,270/4,543 4,353/4,609 4,431/4,687
Base rear weight 2,516/2,436 2,779/2,892 2,869/2,758 2,613/2,628 3,090/3,105
Base front weight 4,159/4,472 4,364/4,377 4,326/4,599 4,409/4,665 4,487/4,743
Base rear weight 2,524/2,444 2,787/2,901 2,877/2,766 2,622/2,637 3,098/3,113
Payload/Upfit
GAWR Front/Rear NA/NA 5,200/9,350 5,200/9,350 NA 5,200/9,350
Max trailer
GCWR NA 17,000 17,000 NA 17,000
Payload/Upfit
GAWR Front/Rear 5,500/6,200 5,500/9,350 5,500/9,350 5,500/6,200 5,500/9,350
Max trailer
GCWR 24,000 26,000 26,000 24,000 26,000
Payload/Upfit
GAWR Front/Rear 5,500/6,200 5,500/9,350 5,500/9,350 5,500/6,200 5,500/9,350
Max trailer
GCWR 24,000 26,000 26,000 24,000 26,000
(4x2/4x4) SRW
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REGULAR CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) DRW
REGULAR CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) SRW
NA 6,520/6,250 6,480/6,230 NA 6,020/5,770
NA 10,850/10,600 10,850/10,600 NA 10,350/10,100
3,580/3,350 5,910/5,790 5,860/5,700 3,230/2,960 5,480/5,210
17,250/17,000 18,750/18,650 18,700/18,550 16,900/16,600 18,350/18,050
3,520/3,280 5,850/5,720 5,800/5,640 3,170/2,900 5,410/5,140
17,150/16,950 18,700/18,550 18,650/18,500 16,800/16,550 18,250/18,000
REGULAR CAB 60" CA
(4X2/4X4) DRW
REGULAR CAB 84" CA
(4x2/4x4) DRW
REGULAR CAB 84" CA
(4x2/4x4) DRW
CREW CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) SRW
CREW CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) SRW
CREW CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) DRW
CREW CAB 60" CA
(4x2/4x4) DRW
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