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2010 HD Dodge RAM revealed

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DiamondSCattleCo

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Love this truck:

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Configurations...
2500 pickup:
- Reg Cab 8' 4x2/4x4 (140.5" WB)
- Crew Cab 6'4"/8' 4x2/4x4 (149.5/169.5" WB)
- Mega Cab 6'4" 4x2/4x4 (160.5" WB)

3500 SRW pickup:
- Crew Cab 6'4"/8' 4x2/4x4 (149.5/169.5" WB)
- Mega Cab 6'4" 4x2/4x4 (160.5" WB)

3500 DRW pickup:
- Reg Cab 8' 4x2/4x4 (140.5" WB)
- Crew Cab 8' 4x2/4x4 (149.5/169.5" WB)
- Mega Cab 6'4" 4x2/4x4 (160.5" WB)

3500 chassis-cab:
- Reg Cab 143.5"WB (60" CA) SRW 4x2/4x4
- Reg Cab 143.5"WB (60" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Reg Cab 167.5"WB (84" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Crew Cab 172.5"WB (60" CA) SRW 4x2/4x4
- Crew Cab 172.5"WB (60" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4

4500/5500 chassis-cab:
- Reg Cab 144.5"WB (60" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Reg Cab 168.5"WB (84" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Reg Cab 192.5"WB (108" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Reg Cab 204.5"WB (120" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Crew Cab 173.5"WB (60" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4
- Crew Cab 197.5"WB (84" CA) DRW 4x2/4x4

Cummins returns as is (350/650 pickup/automatic, 350/610 pickup/manual,
305/610 chassis cab)

Hemi is only available in 2500 pickups and select 3500 chassis-cabs.

Pickup trim levels: ST, SLT, TRX, Laramie, Power Wagon (2500 Crew short
bed only)
Chassis-cab trim levels: ST, SLT, Laramie

Retuned pickup suspension allows better ride and handling empty and loaded

Hydraulic body mounts reduce cab shock on rough roads

B20 biodiesel rating for fleet buyers

Alternator on all Cummins trucks is now 180-amp, 220-amp available on
chassis-cabs

3.42 axle continues for both G56 and 68RFE transmissions to improve
highway fuel economy. Power Wagon retains 4.56 axles

2500 diesel Crew and Mega Cabs increase to 9600-lb GVWR (up from 9000)

Exhaust brake is standard on all diesels

BIG brakes: pickup front rotors: 14.17", chassis-cab front rotors 15.35"

Floor-shift 4x4 lever only on ST and Power Wagon, electric dash shift on
all others

Electronic Range Select on all automatics, allowing driver to select
highest available gear and manual up/downshifts

Trailer mirrors are now 7x11 (up from 7x10) and are standard on all 3500s

Tire Pressure Monitor standard on all 2500s (not available on
35/45/5500; not required by law on GVWR over 10,000). On 2500
SLT/Laramie, the PSI is displayed for each tire.

Absorber catalyst used instead of urea injection to meet 2010 NOx
emissions on diesels.

Cummins now accounts for 90% of all HD Ram units sold.

Hood has additional height, raised dome for clearance of the Cummins,
and "louvers" to add stiffness.

Tailgate accommodates an optional back-up camera for trailer hitching

Top-level entertainment system includes 10-speaker surround sound

The Crew Cab replaced the Quad because sales and owner comments showed
that HD trucks are now 50% crew cab.

Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) activates interior lights,
unlocks all doors and shuts down fuel delivery after an air-bag deployment

Power-adjustable pedals continue with the only adjusting clutch pedal in
the market when used with the Cummins/G56.

Side-curtain air bags are standard, side-seat air bags optional for the
front seats

In addition to 12V DC outlets, a 115V AC outlet is also located on the
dashboard center stack, and 4upfitter switches are also included.

Rod
 
my walking leather chamois would sure like that to rub on,i wonder if the mirrors will extend out a bit so they can get the middle of their backs :lol:
 
That's way to pretty for ranch work.Could never let the kids in there,I think $50,000 could go other places.But it is nice.I'm just guessing on the price,could be more :? :shock: :o :wink:
 
Hey Rod, I have a slightly less shiny dodge withe 380000km on the Cummins. What kind of life should be expected out of that motor?
 
Just think, one only has to trade about 100 good steer calves for the pleasure of owning such a fine rig. :?
 
I wish they'd all quit putting that dumb piece of plastic under the front bumper that gets torn off first time you drive through some rough hills.
 
We'll see if Chrysler can live long enough to make such a beast in any numbers, and/or if anyone can afford it with future diesel/gas prices. :P
 
My thoughts exactly Aaron!

I'm guessing around $50K to drive it off the lot. Probably $49999.99 excluding tax and license. A triple pot of exceptional black steers might cover it. :roll:

I don't think I can afford one even by 2020. But is sure is purdy to look at! :wink:
 
per said:
Hey Rod, I have a slightly less shiny dodge withe 380000km on the Cummins. What kind of life should be expected out of that motor?
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It'll depend on how its treated and the type of oil you use. I've tore down 500,000 MILE 5.9 Cummins diesels and they still had the crosshatch marks on the cylinders. I know of two million MILErs thats never tore down the engine. Just replaced standard wear items like water pumps and alternators, refreshed the IP a couple times and things like that.

As for the new one, it sure is a pretty truck. I'll own something like that in 20 years or so...

Rod
 
DiamondSCattleCo said:
per said:
Hey Rod, I have a slightly less shiny dodge withe 380000km on the Cummins. What kind of life should be expected out of that motor?
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It'll depend on how its treated and the type of oil you use. I've tore down 500,000 MILE 5.9 Cummins diesels and they still had the crosshatch marks on the cylinders. I know of two million MILErs thats never tore down the engine. Just replaced standard wear items like water pumps and alternators, refreshed the IP a couple times and things like that.

As for the new one, it sure is a pretty truck. I'll own something like that in 20 years or so...

Rod
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It has synthetic 5-40 in it right now. It was a long distance hot shot truck before I got it. Now it pulls a stock trailer and is generally used and abused on short haul ranch work.
 
At the very least, a diesel should be running a 15w40, unless its cold (0F and under). Rotella T is, IMO, a good non-synthetic oil. I think its better than many synthetics out there, like Co-op synthetic.

I personally like 5w40 synthetic oil for year round use. Again, IMO, PetroCanada Duron 5w40 Synthetic is about the best oil you can buy. Its got the highest flash point of any w40 oil going, so it responds well to high turbocharger and oil galley temperatures without breaking down or coking up. With US guys, its tough to find PetroCan oils, but there are some PetroCan dealers down south.

I know many people who have run Amsoil synthetics and had great luck with them as well. I don't much care for the fact that Amsoil has never taken the time to get an API rating. They say they don't need it, but I've always wondered if all they're doing is hiding something.

Maybe I'm just a suspicious sort :)

Rod
 
John SD said:
My thoughts exactly Aaron!

I'm guessing around $50K to drive it off the lot. Probably $49999.99 excluding tax and license. A triple pot of exceptional black steers might cover it. :roll:

I don't think I can afford one even by 2020. But is sure is purdy to look at! :wink:
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Dad has to take his lease '06 Hemi 1500 back to the dealer at the end of April. Being that the dealers aren't offering leases and Dad won't take anything but a lease, we'll see how much they will drop it to try and get him to keep it :P
 

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