Enlighten Me...

[armyRGR]

hey guys. new to the forum as of a few minutes ago. so i didn't look into the new dodge at all before buying it. loved the look and wanted the new truck. so i went ahead and got the 1500 sport 4x2 with the Hemi, chrome wheels and the center console leather interior. can anyone take a few minutes and give me the low down of my truck. tell me everything i should know. basically i'll agree that i'm a cherry when it comes to knowing the truck. just tired of everyone asking questions and not being able to answer them. i know it has a 5.7 Hemi, coolers in floorboard in the cab, and dual exhaust. thats about it.....anyone care to enlighten me?

[armyRGR]

i appreciate all the info guys.......................

[miboy62]

Congrats on the new Ram have any pics?

[boggart]

What is it you want to know?

[boggart]

A litre bottle of Gentleman Jack fits in the floorboard compartments and Captain Morgan fits under the rear drivers side seat.

[RapidTransit]

hey guys. new to the forum as of a few minutes ago. so i didn't look into the new dodge at all before buying it. loved the look and wanted the new truck. so i went ahead and got the 1500 sport 4x2 with the Hemi, chrome wheels and the center console leather interior. can anyone take a few minutes and give me the low down of my truck. tell me everything i should know. basically i'll agree that i'm a cherry when it comes to knowing the truck. just tired of everyone asking questions and not being able to answer them. i know it has a 5.7 Hemi, coolers in floorboard in the cab, and dual exhaust. thats about it.....anyone care to enlighten me?


This is directly from product brochure so may be a bit hokey but should be enough to get you started! :D

5.7L hemi® V8 with VVT and MDS



New Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and refined air intake design
Multi-Displacement System (MDS)
390 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm*
407 lb-ft of torque @ 3,950 rpm*
Est. 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway (4x2)
Est. 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway (4x4)
Available on all models
Delivers best-in-class combination of power and fuel economy*
Provides strong “pride of ownership” appeal as one of the most recognizable and reputable name brands in automotive history
electronic range select (ERS)


New for 2009
Standard on 4-speed automatic (42RLE) with 3.7L V6
and 5-speed automatic (545RFE) with 4.7L V8 and 5.7L HEMI V8

Allows manual selection of highest available transmission gear
Permits downshifts and upshifts
Provides more precise control of vehicle
Contributes to improved driving confidence when towing and when driving in hilly terrain
first-in-segment* five-link coil-spring rear suspension



Five links consist of two pairs of upper and lower control arms and single track bar
Coil springs contribute to improved ride while maintaining load-carrying capabilities
Shock absorbers are forward-facing and outboardmounted for optimum damping
Control arms are angled outward to support loadsharing with track bar
Track bar contributes to lateral control with higher stiffness than previous leaf springs (and is similar to design used on Jeep ® Grand Cherokee)
Rear stabilizer bar helps maintain solid cornering
Contributes 40 lb weight savings
Supports load-carrying capability with much less friction than leaf springs for smoother ride quality
Contributes substantially to more secure and confident handling in both loaded and unloaded conditions
Providing equal or better payload and towing capability
Virtually eliminates rear axle hop on rough roads


Best-in-class* aerodynamics



0.387 coefficient of drag (Cd)
Aerodynamically smooth while strengthening bold reputation at the same time
Design of hood, lip that hides windshield wipers, higher beltline, lowered sill and tailgate spoiler contribute to aerodynamics
Contributes to overall fuel efficiency

[RapidTransit]

A litre bottle of Gentleman Jack fits in the floorboard compartments and Captain Morgan fits under the rear drivers side seat.

Sounds like a good road trip to me! Btw, that Gentleman Jack is some damn good stuff (sorry to go off topic).