Dodge RAM 3500

LARAMIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The virgin Ram - the day after bringing our new 2010 Dodge Ram home

 

The Specs:

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2010 Dodge Ram 3500 'Laramie' 4X4

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Body Style: Crewcab, Longbed, Single Rear Wheel (SRW)

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Dimensions:  Length 259.4" (21' 7"), Width 79.4", Height

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GVWR: 10,100# - Actual GVW empty: 7,600#

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GCVWR: 21,000# - Towing Capacity (maximum trailer weight): 13,400#

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Engine: Cummins 6.7L TurboDiesel  with Exhaust Brake; 350 HP @ 3,000 RPM and 650 ft-lbs torque at 1500 RPM

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Transmission: 68RFE six-speed automatic

 

The next group of photos were taken after installing the wheel-to-wheel step bars.  Note the black cross-bed tool box temporarily installed from CJ's old F150 SuperCrew

 

PROJECT CHART

Completed Projects

Project Name Manufacturer/Comment Thumbnail Image Link
Step Bars Wheel-to-Wheel   
5th Wheel Trailer Hitch PullRite Super 5th & SuperRails
Tonneau Cover Truxedo 'Deuce'
Auxiliary Fuel Tank AeroTank 50-gallon, Electric transfer pump and auxiliary filter
Tool Box; low profile Dee Zee #DZ8559  5th Wheel Box
Tool Box; mid-bed Northern Tools  
BedSlide Classic BedSlide by IFW  
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System Doran 360RV TPMS  
Wheels & Tires Michelin LTX
BFG Rugged Trail T/A
Bridgestone Blizzak W965 
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO
   
Sunroof      
     
     
     
     
       

 

Future Projects

Project Name Manufacturer/Comment Thumbnail Image Link
Exhaust Tip Large bore S/S exhaust tip     
5th Wheel Air Hitch Hensley TrailerSaver air ride hitch    
Dog Bed / Seat Cover DIY     
Pyrometer & Turbo Boost Gauges TelTek Digital     
CB Radio  Cobra 76 WXST or
Uniden Bearcat PC78 LTW
   
Transmission Cooler and/or Oil Pan  MAG-HYTEC     
Firestone Air Bag system  Firestone # 2299     
Driving Lights  Light Force     
Backup Lights       
Grill Guard  The Rancher or Herd     
Mud Flaps       
Backup Camera functionality with trailer