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2012 Ram 3500 Big Horn 2WD Crew Cab 149
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Rear Wheel Drive, Crew Cab 6'4" Box
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
Crew Cab 6'4" Box
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
6
Engine Type:
Diesel I6
Displacement:
6.7L/408
Fuel System:
CDI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
350 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
610 @ 1400
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Front Tire Size:
LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size:
LT265/70R17E
Spare Tire Size:
LT265/70R17E
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.1 x 1.34
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
34
Wheelbase (in):
149.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
149" WB
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
5000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
6200
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
4148
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2764
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
10100
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
19000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
11950
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1793
Engine Order Code:
ETJ
Trans Order Code:
DEG
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
5.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.28
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.98
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.31
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1):
5.42
Clutch Size (in):
12.5
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
160
Maximum Alternator Watts:
2240
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
29.5
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Live axle
Axle Type - Front:
Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-floating
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
6010
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
N/A
Front Tire Order Code:
TT3
Rear Tire Order Code:
TT3
Spare Tire Order Code:
TBB
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
3195
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
3195
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
3195
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
684
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
684
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
657
Spare Wheel Size (in):
17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
47.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
N/A
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.2 x 1.53
Fuel Tank Location:
Inboard Frame Rails
Front Head Room (in):
41.0
Front Leg Room (in):
41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in):
66.0
Front Hip Room (in):
63.2
Second Head Room (in):
39.9
Second Leg Room (in):
40.3
Second Shoulder Room (in):
65.7
Second Hip Room (in):
63.2
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
237.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
79.4
Height, Overall (in):
74.2
Overhang, Front (in):
39.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
48.6
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
152.0
Cab to Axle (in):
36.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
33.7
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
7.8
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.8
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
76.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
51.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
20.1
Tailgate Width (in):
60.4
Cargo Volume (ft³):
57.5
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