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Manufacturer: Dodge. Model: Ram Van. Production Year: Step by Step Instructions. Comprehensive Diagrams. Diagnostic Procedures. Wiring Diagrams. And this was its biggest downfall, despite the ruggedness and overall quality. The body was boxy and outdated, the interior equipped was scarce, while engines, both Slant straight six units and LA V8 ones, were almost a decade old. When compared to Ford and GM counterparts, the Ram was outgunned in all aspects. Although both Ford and GM offered diesel engines in their full-size pickup trucks for years, the Cummins unit used for Ram trucks was in a different league.
With dependable reliability, simple design and plenty of torque, this 5. Over night, Ram with Cummins engine became the favorite choice among contractors and farmers. This combined with updated comfort and safety features, such as ABS and fuel injection, helped increase sales volumes during final production years.
At the turn of the decade, it was clear that Ram had a good market potential. It was up to Dodge to make the best of it.
With the second generation, Dodge was determined to tackle the biggest remaining problem, and that was the look and appearance.
Moving away from the boring utilitarian look, the new Ram added some interesting visual features. According to Dodge, the inspiration for the new look came from the 50s Power Ram Wagon.
The raised hood line, lowered fenders and placement of the headlights all give away the similarity. Beneath the stylish hood, there were several engine choices. Standard options were Magnum V6 or bigger V8 engines.
With revised cam profile, modified valve train and addition of sequential electronic fuel injection, these engines delivered more power and better low down torque. Being such a hit in the previous generation, the Cummins engine was the only logical choice for a diesel unit. It remained unchanged until , when it got the modern 24 valve head. Rounding up the engine options, there was a massive V10 unit, being the most powerful gasoline engine available at that time.
Engines were available either with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission,. The suspension used an independent coil spring setup with anti-roll bar up front and leaf springs in the rear, with gas-charged shocks providing a good ride quality. Other features included driver and passenger airbags, rear abs as standard and optional power take-off. Lastly, the interior was spacious, stylish, and well equipped.
Things like comfortable and adjustable front seat, power locks and mirrors, cruise control and air conditioning gave this truck a civilized, car-like manners. This production pace continued for the next several years, only to decline around In its efforts to keep up with strong competition and market demands, Dodge released the new third generation Ram during Design wise, this truck was an evolution of its predecessor, keeping features such as crosshair grille and truck style front end.
The body was bigger and more massive, but thanks to various design tricks, it appeared sleeker and in touch with time. Still, the biggest improvements were inside the cabin and under the hood, boosting both luxury and performance.
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