The upgraded trucks supported deals, with 400,000 sold during 2001-2002 and about 450,000 sold during 2002-2003, another high point for the Ram name. Simultaneously, both Ford and GM trucks were expanding in deals from a 2001 top more than 850,000 to the 900,000 territory. Yet, with 400,543 Rams sold that year, the Ram's deals couldn't stay aware of the eleventh-age F-150 out of 2004. The essential explanation was that Dodge didn't make a genuine team taxi to contend with Ford and different makers.
2006 Facelift
The Dodge Ram was refreshed for the 2006 model year. One outstanding expansion was the "Uber Cab", highlighting a 6.25-foot (2 m) payload box and 22 inches (560 mm) of additional taxi space, permitting seating for six with back chairs, a full screen mapping in-run route framework turned into an alternative, and the headlamps were upgraded for better execution.
For 2006, the controlling wheel configuration was changed to one from the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango. Bluetooth U Connect was presently accessible as a choice, and a front facelift was given to all Ram models. SIRIUS Satellite Radio was accessible, also was a back seat DVD theater setup with remote earphones. The SRT model, with the 8.3 L V10 motor from the Dodge Viper SRT/10, was ended after the 2006 model year.
For 2007, Dodge changed the tail lights.
Case Cab
In 2007, a 3500 Chassis Cab model was presented with industry-standard back casing width and wiring to oblige suppliers. Notwithstanding the 5.7 L (345 cu in), a Cummins 6.7 L (408 cu in) diesel evaluated at 350 hp (260 kW) and 650 lb·ft (880 N·m) was likewise accessible. Programmed transmissions utilized were the 545RFE with the 5.7 L (345 cu in) the AS68RC with the 6.7 L (408 cu in). The G56 transmission was the main manual transmission advertised.
For 2008, Dodge presented two more Chassis Cab models, the 4500 and 5500. These were Class-4 and Class-5 trucks with a gross load of 16,500 lb (7,500 kg) and 19,500 lb (8,800 kg), individually. The two trucks came outfitted with a similar adaptation of the Cummins 6.7 L (408 cu in) diesel as the 3500 case taxi model. Real, who worked with Dodge being developed, had their own rendition, called the Sterling Bullet with an interesting grille. Authentic is a division of Freightliner LLC which, similar to Dodge, was claimed by the previous DaimlerChrysler. Authentic Trucks was authorized to sell Dodge Ram 4500 arrangement trucks as the Sterling Bullet. At the point when the Sterling brand was eliminated by Chrysler Corporation, the Bullet was ceased.
Models worked after January 1, 2007 offered another 6.7 L Cummins turbo diesel presented as an alternative in 2500/3500 models supplanting the 5.9 L. It delivered 350 hp (260 kW) and 650 lb·ft (881 N·m). Dissimilar to the 5.9 L which was sponsored by the 4-speed 48RE Transmission, the 6.7 L was outfitted with the new 6-speed 68RFE transmission.
2005 was the latest year for the primary variant of the 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi V8. 2006 half-ton models offered the Multi-Displacement System Hemi V8 motor that likewise opened up in Chrysler and Dodge cars. This motor highlighted a similar presentation however had a chamber deactivating highlight empowered under light loads to expand mileage by 3 MPG city and 4 MPG hwy. This new Hemi still conveyed 345 hp (257 kW) and 375 lb·ft (508 N·m).
Axles
For the 2003 model year, AAM axles supplanted the Dana Corp axles. In the front every one of the 2500 and 3500 trucks got the 9.25" with 33 spline axles. The back alternatives for the 2500 and 3500 were the AAM (regularly alluded to as "corporate") 10.5" and 11.5". Back hub shafts are 30 spline. The back 11.5" has an apparatus proportion "transporter split" at 3.73 and numerically higher, yet the General Motors AAM axles utilized an alternate bearer dispersing forestalling establishment of a Chrysler transporter into some GM axles, yet the GM bearer can be introduced in the Chrysler pivot if a ring gear spacer is introduced. Quality is like their previous Dana 70 and 80 partners. Direct correlations are troublesome as the axles are made with totally extraordinary metallurgy.
Extraordinary Edition Rams
Avoid Ram SRT 10 otherwise known as Viper Ram - This is a normal or quad-taxi body with the Dodge Viper's V10 motor 8.3L, 22" haggles tires, brought down suspension, pail seats, body changes, and a spoiler. The 2004 variant was accessible just in a solitary taxi with a 6-speed manual transmission and a Hurst shifter. For 2005, Dodge discharged a Quad Cab adaptation of the Viper-V10-controlled truck with an altered 48RE four-speed programmed transmission from the Ram with the Cummins turbodiesel motor. In 2004, the truck held the Guinness World Record for "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck" with a speed of 154.587 mph (247.3 km/h).
Force Wagon - This model, presented for 2005, is a rough terrain centered variant of the Ram. The name is drawn from Dodge's line of 4-wheel-drive trucks produced using the mid 1940s through the 1980s. It accompanies the 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi motor, electronic locking differentials, electronic disengaging front influence bar, 33" rough terrain tires, handlebar, bumper flares, "Force Wagon" nameplates rather than the standard Ram badging, and a 12,000 pound winch. This truck was based on the 2500 stage.
