Four-Wheel-Drive SystemThe 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 model offers a new standard electronic-shift transfer case, with the more fuel-efficient, disconnecting front axle. For 2008, a more powerful 310-hp V8 replaced a 235-hp 4. Requires Sport Quick Order Pkg. No matter which Dodge Ram 1500 option you choose, there is enough power to move your lifestyle. Screen on navigation system is larger and more user friendly than in the past.
These are big pickups, so fuel economy is not a selling point. Engine-block heater 90 79 Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires Option Avail. Each of the trim levels have different towing specifications. Body lean is fairly well-controlled, grip is adequate, and steering provides good road feel. The base axle ratio on 4×2 gas trucks is 3. Standard four-wheel disc brakes perform well in routine use, though some testers have complained of poor pedal modulation. Generally speaking, a bigger engine can tow more, but that also depends on the type of fuel the engine uses, such as diesel or gas.
Cabin-materials quality is competitive with domestic rivals. A rack-and-pinion steering system with new steering gears on both the two- and four-wheel-drive Dodge Ram 1500 models provides a precise and firm steering feel. Requires Sport Quick Order Pkg. The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 also features new reduced-drag brake calipers, low-rolling resistance tires, and a rear spoiler positioned on the rear liftgate to improve vehicle aerodynamics. If there is positive pressure present it's ok. And in true Dodge fashion, we will offer our new Ram at an incredible value. A new instrument panel cluster -- placed underneath a redesigned cluster brow -- is designed to reduce glare; while a new, wide center stack contains a new audio system and new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning controls.
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. Enhanced driver and passenger comfort and more feature content is abundant inside the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. Moved to the center of the crosshair from the top of the grille is the signature Ram's head. Rams are spacious even for big adults, though the lankiest may want more seat travel in regular cabs. Two V8s were offered: a 235-horsepower 4. The vehicle is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 models and can be fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission system instead of the Torqueflite 8.
Towing capacity is always greater than payload capacity, I believe the weakest setups from dodge in the 90s 318 with short rear axle gears could still tow 5500 pounds. The Ram EcoDiesel engine gives the Ram 1500 best-in-class fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. This will take some trial and error until you get it right. Laramie Quad Cab requires Quick Order Pkg. This engine has a towing capacity ranging from 8,550 pounds 3.
This engine option allows you to reach its full towing and payload capacity, by producing an astounding 395 horsepower 410 lb-ft of torque. Rams were available with rear-wheel drive or with four-wheel drive that should not be left engaged on dry pavement. Comments on this entry are closed. Quad Cab long bed, Laramie, Mega Cab. Requires Sport Quick Order Pkg. Doors are heavy and 4x4s have extremely high step-in. Quad Cab long bed, Laramie, Mega Cab.
A Mega Cab body style will also be available this fall. Spring rates have been selected to provide a poised ride when unloaded, and stable, confident handling when fully loaded to its 6,800-lb. This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Do your back and … forth and up and down adjustment as necessary. They have a repair kit that has new gasket and bolts included.
Powerful Engine LineupThe new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 offers three powerful engines, including the 5. The new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 will be built at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Michigan, and at the St. This design automatically deactivates half of the car's cylinders when the car is simply cruising or carrying light loads, which increases the vehicle's overall fuel economy. This could result in bearing degradation and possible loss of vehicle control. Now adjust your door in and out on the top and bottom until satisfied with fitment. .
Additionally, diesel engines burn cleaner and slower, so diesel engines typically have a better fuel economy than a gas-powered truck that is the same size. All 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 models feature monotube shock absorbers that should deliver a controlled, steady, and predictable ride with superb handling. In addition, the new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 features retuned springs, jounce bumpers, and suspension bushings. For instance, a D150 may be a 6 or 8 cylinder truck and each will have a different max. This engine still has all the power, with 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Here at Renfrew Chrysler, we have a great selection of 2018 trucks that will fit any lifestyle. Regular-cab trucks seated up to three passengers, Quad and Mega Cabs held up to six.
Other options included power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, a sunroof, and a navigation radio, which provided directions via audio prompts and incorporated a map screen as part of the radio faceplate. The Hemi V8 roars loudly under acceleration and is noticed even while cruising. New Levels Of EfficiencyThe new 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 leaps to new heights in performance and efficiency in the full-size pickup segment, providing the most state-of-the-art technology available to meet the needs of today's pickup truck buyers. Since the crew cab is bigger, it will have the lowest towing capacity of all three cab sizes, but the change is only a fairly small amount ranging from 100-300 pounds. From 1933 through the 1950s, Dodge used an emblem of a ram's head on the hood, but the trucks were not officially named the Ram until 1981.