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1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 127" WB Conversion

MSRP: $19925.00 Invoice: $17436.00

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Standard Features - Capacities and Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 1
Gross Axle Wt Rating (lb) 4000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (lb) 5740
Curb Weight (lb) 2295
Rear Curb Weight (lb) 1760
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (lb) 7700
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) 15
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) 17
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lb) 12,500
Dead Weight Hitch (lb) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 200
Wt Distributing Hitch (lb) 8700
Wt. Distributing Hitch-Max. Tongue Load 800
Type of Engine Gas V8
Displacement 5.2L/318
Fuel System MPI
SAE Net Horsepower 225 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque (lb ft) 295 @ 3200
Number of Forward Gears 4
Transmission Type Description Line 1 HD Automatic w/OD,
Transmission Type Description Line 2 Electronic
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0ø F 750
Maximum Capacity (amps) 136
Total System Capacity (qts) 15.0
Type of Frame Unitized
Rear spring type Multi-Leaf
Capacity (lb) Computer Selected
Rear spring capacity (lb) 4720
Rear axle type Semi-Floating
Capacity (lb) 4000
Rear axle capacity (lb) 5740
Rear axle ratio (:1) 3.90
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) 25.4
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) 25.4
Rear tire size LT225/75R16D
Spare tire size LT225/75R16D
Capacity - each (lb) 2335
Rear tire capacity (lb) 2335
Spare tire capacity (lb) 2335
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph 709
Rear tire revolutions @ 45 mph 709
Spare tire revolutions @ 45 mph 709
Rear wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare wheel size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear wheel type Steel
Spare wheel type Steel
Curb to Curb 46.2
ABS System Rear-Wheel
Disc Yes
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.82 x 1.25
Drum Yes
Drum Diam x Width (in) 11.0 x 2.5
Capacity, Approx (gal) 36.0
Head Room (in) 40.5
Wheelbase (in) 127.6
Length, Overall w/rear bumper 205.2
Height, Overall (in) 79.9
Overhang (in), Front 33.8
Rear w/bumper 43.8
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 26.0
Ground Clearance (in), Front 8.1
Rear 8.5
Rear Door Type Dual Swing-Out
Rear Door Opening (in), Height 47.5
Width 49.5
Side Door Type Dual Swing-Out
Side Door Opening (in), Height 47.2
Width 49.3
Side 19.6
to Console 137.6
to Seat 1 109.2
Width @ Beltline (in) 72.2
Wheelhousings (in) 50.0
Height (in) 53.2
Cargo Volume (cu ft) 246.7
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