Specs
Towing
- Exclusive
flat, “clean” frame rails with
industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing
- Highest
single-rear-wheel Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) — 10,200 lbs.
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Best-in-class frame strength — 50-ksi steel
- Largest
standard fuel tank — 52 gallons
- Longest oil
change intervals (15,000 miles) and exhaust
brake option contribute to low cost of
ownership
Both
two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models
feature a recirculating ball system that
provides precise response and on-center steering
feel through lower internal friction. New power
steering lines contribute to the delivery of
precise feel and response for improved handling.
The Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab features solid-beam front and
rear axles, and a five-link, coil-spring front
suspension with beam axle. A front and rear
link-type sway bar and heavy-duty tubular shock
absorbers are standard.
The rear
suspension, common to both two-wheel and
four-wheel-drive models, is equipped with leaf
springs. The rear suspension on all Dodge Ram
3500 trucks include standard two-stage springs
with three leaves, and separate auxiliary leaves
as part of the spring design for even greater
load-carrying capability.
Versus standard
Dodge Ram 3500 models, other suspension
enhancements include new front shocks, a new
track bar and jounce bumpers, while rear
suspension improvements include new springs,
shocks, a narrower track, sway bar and jounce
bumper.
With two
available cab-axle lengths of 60 and 84 inches,
the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab delivers a
best-in-class single-rear-wheel GVWR of 10,200
lbs. Maximum GVWR for dual-rear-wheel models is
12,500 lbs. When equipped with the 6.7-liter
Cummins Turbo Diesel, the Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) is 23,000 lbs.
The all-new 2007
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab provides extended
brake pad life with the exhaust brake option.
New brake components and standard four-wheel
disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ensure superior safety and crash-avoidance
capability. Components include chassis brake
lines (brake and fuel bundle), rear brake lines,
rear park brake cables and extensions, and brake
friction material for improved wear.
New diesel engine
mounts reduce vibrations through the steering
wheel and floor and contribute to enhanced
occupant comfort.
The 2007 Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the first Ram chassis
with industry-standard 34-inch frame rail
spacing, as well as unique-to-the-segment flat,
“clean” frame rails. Another segment exclusive,
all chassis components are below the frame
surface, providing versatility for virtually any
upfit application.
Meeting all
cab-axle and industry upfitter specifications
while ensuring commercial reliability and
durability, bolt-on exhaust hanger brackets
provide increased upfitter flexibility, and
riveted cross-members behind the cab allow for
easier modification. In addition, the one-piece
C-channel frame, u-bolt access every 18 inches
along the length of the frame and shear plate
mounting locations identified along the frame
all contribute to the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab’s upfitter friendliness.
The Dodge Ram
3500 Chassis Cab’s fuel filler is routed through
the frame, and an optional mid-ship fuel tank
frees up more space behind the rear axle for
special upfit applications. Fuel and brake lines
are routed together on the frame’s left side to
make better use of space along the frame, which
also has clearance for rear-exhaust routing.
Electrical
connections are user-friendly thanks to
three-fused battery feeds routed into the cab
and onto the rear of the chassis. A high-current
50-amp ground stud is located at the rear of the
frame. Upfitter wire circuits and electrical
schematics will be identified in the body
builder guide.
The all-new 2007
Dodge Ram Chassis Cab is available in three trim
lines: ST, SLT and Laramie.
Best-in-class Interior Room Combines Comfort
with Commercial Convenience
Blending full-size interior comfort with
commercial convenience, the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab features best-in-class interior room
of 121.7 cubic feet for Quad Cab models and 64.9
cubic feet for regular cab models, and an
easy-to-navigate instrument panel cluster. The
wide center stack contains heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and audio system controls.
Large, comfortable seats, including available
bucket seats with leather trim, provide generous
support while adding a rich appearance and
upscale atmosphere to a commercial truck.
With seating for
six, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Quad Cab
models have four standard doors and 60/40
folding rear seats, delivering interior
functionality and capability. Seat cushions fold
up to create a tall storage area from floor to
ceiling, and an optional floor section under the
back seat folds open to form a flat-load floor,
with ample additional storage in each of the
foot wells.
Regular cab
models offer just as much flexibility, with the
unique cab size not only providing ample storage
behind the rear seat, but also allowing for
significant seat travel and ease in reclining
for driver and passengers.
Special attention
was paid to making significant improvements on
diesel engine vibration with the development of
new engine mounts, allowing engineers to make a
50 percent improvement in traditional
steering-wheel and seat-track vibration. This
tactile refinement, coupled with the new diesel
engine, contributes to enhanced driver comfort.
Following is a
list of safety and security features found in
the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab:
BeltAlert
— Enhanced seat belt reminder system. If a
vehicle is driven without the driver being
properly belted, the system will periodically
activate a chime and illuminate an icon in the
instrument cluster to remind the driver to
buckle up
Child-Protection Rear-door Locks —
Allow customers to disable the rear-door,
inside-release handle. A small lever on the
door-shut face operates this feature
Constant
Force Retractors (CFR) — Front outboard
seat belts include a mechanical device designed
to distribute the force of a seat belt according
to the load of force exerted on it. CFRs are
engineered to force-limit the belt system, and
gradually release seat belt webbing in a
controlled manner during an impact
Energy-absorbing Steering Column —
Steering column utilizes two coaxial tubes that
move relative to each other in order to allow
the column to move forward for enhanced
energy-absorption during an impact
Enhanced
Accident Response System (EARS) — In
the event of an impact, this system makes it
easier for emergency personnel to see and reach
occupants by turning on the interior lighting
and unlocking doors after air bag deployment
Four-wheel Anti-lock-braking System (ABS)
— Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering
improved steering control under extreme braking
and/or slippery conditions
Integrated Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter and
Ignition Key — The remote keyless entry
locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior
lamps. If the vehicle is equipped with a
vehicle-theft security alarm, the remote also
arms and disarms that system
Knee
Bolsters — The steering column lower
instrument panel and the glove-box door are
reinforced to further protect occupants during
frontal impacts. They both restrain and position
the occupant properly and enable the air bags to
work effectively
Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
— This system helps ease the installation of
compatible aftermarket child seats
Multi-stage Air Bag System — Offering
enhanced protection, this system is designed to
deploy based on the severity of an impact
Frame-rail Tips — Frame tips are
designed to collapse rearward in a controlled
manner during a frontal or offset-front impact
Seat Belt
Pretensioners — During a collision,
impact sensors initiate front outboard seat belt
pretensioners to immediately remove slack from
seat belts, thereby reducing the forward
movement of the occupant’s head and torso
Security
Alarm — Arms and disarms alarm feature
through remote control, flashes lights and
sounds horn upon unauthorized entry
Sentry
Key Engine Immobilizer Theft Deterrent System
— This utilizes an engine key that has an
embedded transponder with a pre-programmed
security key code. When the key is inserted into
the ignition, the controller sends a random
number to the transponder and the engine is
allowed to start. If the correct key is not
used, the engine will shut off after only a few
seconds
Three-point Seat Belts — Front outboard
seating positions and all rear seating positions
in the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab have lap and
shoulder belts
Heavy
Duty Manufacturing Investment
Supported by a supplementary $48 million capital
investment, the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500
Chassis Cab will be built at Chrysler Group’s
Saltillo Assembly Plant in Coahuila, Mexico.
The plant is being expanded by 120,000 square
feet for commercial vehicle production and will
accommodate new frame configurations.
The 2007 Dodge
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab joins an impressive lineup
of bold Dodge Ram trucks already built at
Saltillo Mexico including Dodge Ram Mega Cab, Dodge
Ram Power Wagon, Dodge Ram SRT10 and Dodge Ram
Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 models.
commercial grade
chassis and suspensions, including two cab-axle
lengths, regular and Quad Cab versions, 4x2 and
4x4 variants, and single- and dual-rear-wheel
models.