2005 Dodge Dakota

(to be released on September 6, 2004)

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General Information

The All-New 2005 Dakota Debuts as Largest Mid-Size Pickup and Boasts the Only Available V-8 Power In Its Class
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Bigger, bolder and tougher, the all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota stands alone as the largest, most powerful and most capable mid-size pickup in the market. With best-in-class torque, horsepower and towing, the 2005 Dodge Dakota delivers full-size pickup styling, feel and power with the only V-8 in the class.
"Dakota defined the mid-size segment with more room, more comfort and more power than the competition," said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President, Product Development, Chrysler Group. "The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota repeats that success and injects some Dodge Ram DNA into the design and feel of the new Dakota. Dodge buyers like the 'right size' of the current Dodge Dakota, which is more fuel efficient and maneuverable than a full-size pickup, but can still get the big jobs done. The new Dakota gives them exactly what they want, full-size pickup capability in mid-size package."
Dodge: Bold, Powerful and Capable
The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota takes its place at head of the class, with an all-new stronger and more durable fully-boxed frame. New front and rear suspensions deliver improved ride refinement, yet still provide a best-in-class 7,000 lbs. plus of towing capability and a gross combined weight (GCW) of 11,500 lbs.
"Dodge created the mid-size segment with the original Dakota and the new Dodge Dakota is still the only mid-size truck that hits the mark," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing. "The Dakota lets our owners work hard and play hard by providing the largest and most powerful mid-size pickup.
"The 2005 Dakota is the next step in the all-new Dodge truck line-up," added Jackson. "As with the Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI‚ Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, the Dakota dominates its segment with power and capability. Longer and wider than the mid-size competition, the new Dodge Dakota offers best-in-class overall interior space and comfort."
The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota is 3.7 inches longer than its predecessor, primarily ahead of the front axle, to provide added crush space for improved impact performance. The new design reflects a balance between added safety features and the maneuverability of a true mid-size pickup. The bumpers are also extended slightly farther fore and aft to increase their protective capabilities in low-speed impacts. The body has been widened 2.7 inches.
Class Dominating Power and the Only V-8s in its Class
Now with two V-8 offerings, Dodge Dakota dominates the mid-size segment in power and torque. With a powerful standard 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 rated at 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque, the new Dodge Dakota offers a six-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and improved power over the 3.9-liter Magnum V-6. The 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum is rated at 230 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 290 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm, while the new 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 further eclipses the competition in both power and torque with 250-plus horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. plus of torque. Both V-8 engines are rated between three and four-percent more fuel efficient than the previous Dodge Dakota V-8 engines.
Full-Size Truck Capability and Comfort
New interiors improve comfort levels on both Dakota Club Cab and Dakota Quad Cab models, with more interior room than all other mid-size pickups. The Dodge Dakota Quad Cab offers the most overall interior space in its class with available six-passenger seating. The 2005 Dodge Dakota also becomes the first mid-size pickup to offer heated cloth seats.
The Dakota Club Cab becomes the standard cab offering of the all-new Dakota. With forward facing rear seats and new standard rear-hinged access doors, the Club Cab's individual rear seats provide seating for two adults in greater comfort than the previous three-passenger seat. For added versatility, folding rear seat cushions provide 30.0 cu. ft. of storage behind the front seats, an increase of 4.0 cu. ft.
At almost seven inches wider than the new Chevrolet Colorado, the new 2005 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab is roomier than all other mid-size pickups, providing adult-size rear seating for three. Both front seat tracks on Quad Cabs and the driver's seat track on Club Cab have 8.7 inches of travel to improve comfort. The Club Cab front passenger seat has an ample 7.5 inches of travel. With the rear seats of the Quad Cab folded, there is 37.1 cu. ft. of storage space behind the front seats, an increase of 7.2 cu. ft.
The Dodge Dakota's capability advantage continues with more room between the wheel wells compared with the competition, but Dakota maintains its bed wall height for easing loading. The Dodge Dakota Club Cab features a six-foot, six-inch bed and the Dakota Quad Cab features a five-foot, three-inch bed.
More Refined
From its chiseled and muscular exterior to its clean and purposeful interior design geometry, the all-new Dodge Dakota brings new levels of refinement to the mid-size pickup segment. All-new coil over shock front suspension and rack and pinion steering deliver improved ride and handling while cleaner aerodynamics and improved sound deadening techniques combine to deliver the lowest noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels in its class.
"The all-new hydroformed and fully-boxed frame delivers both chassis refinement and strength," said Frank Klegon, Vice President, Truck Product Team. "We fully realize that the Dakota is more than just a work truck. It will carry families and serve as a daily driver, as well as tow and haul. The processes we developed refining the new Dodge Ram and Durango, such as aerodynamics testing, hydroforming frame rails and new NVH eliminating techniques make the Dakota an even more accomplished pickup."
The new front and rear suspensions, a new stiffer frame, rack and pinion steering and standard 16-inch wheels make the all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota the best riding and handling mid-size truck on the market.
Saftey & Security
The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota's hydroformed and fully-boxed frame was designed to help improve not only handling and Noise, Vibration and Harness (NVH) but also to provide improved crash protections as well. With the new, award-winning and patented octagonal front frame rail tips that debuted on the 2004 Dodge Durango, the Dakota absorbs frontal impacts more consistently and the rail tips can be removed to ease repair without frame replacement.
The 2005 Dodge Dakota features a new advanced air bag system that includes dual stage front air bags and an occupant-sensing system for the passenger-side front air bag. Other safety features available on the new Dodge Dakota include available side curtain air bags, which include coverage for both rows of outboard occupants on both Club and Quad Cabs. All rear seat positions in the Dakota feature three-point shoulder belts, including a new center position on the Quad Cab. The new Dakota Quad Cab also features larger coverage head restraints that are fixed to the top of the outboard rear seats.

The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota will be built at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Michigan. The 2005 Dodge Dakota will be available in dealerships in fall of 2004.

2005 Dodge Dakota Delivers Real Mid-Size Room, Capability and V-8 Power
Auburn Hills, Mich. - The success of any new truck is measured from its frame up and the all-new Dodge Dakota does not disappoint. Dodge's credo of "do more, get the job done" was melded with a goal to improve refinement and safety. As a result, the all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota's frame is designed for improved stiffness, energy management, strength and durability compared to the previous Dakota frame.
"The frame is critical on any truck and the new Dodge Dakota benefits from the hydroforming experience we have gained from the development of two all-new Dodge Ram trucks and the all-new Dodge Durango," said Eric Ridenour, Executive Vice President, Product Development, Chrysler Group. "The new Dodge Dakota is a real truck, with full-size truck capability and with more comfort and refinement than the previous generation Dakota."
Bigger, Stronger and All-New Frame
The Dakota's all-new frame is designed for improved stiffness, strength and durability and has improved performance during frontal, offset frontal and newly mandated high-speed rear impact events. It uses the same patented octagonal front rail tips as the all-new 2004 Dodge Durango. The rail tips are hydroformed to achieve the tapered shape needed for energy absorption under impact and were named "Best of What's New" by popular Science magazine.
Welded steel frame construction, combined with fully-boxed hydroformed and roll-formed frame rails were developed using technology learned from the new designs of the Dodge Ram line-up and the all-new Dodge Durango. A total of four frame assemblies cover all configurations. All use the same side rails, because all models have the same wheelbase.
Dakota Powers Past The Competition with the Only Standard V-6 Engine and Choice of Two Class-Exclusive 4.7-Liter Magnum V-8 Engines
The 2005 Dodge Dakota's 4.7-liter Magnum engine is the only V-8 offering in the mid-size segment, allowing the new Dodge Dakota to boast class-dominating power, torque and a 7,000 lb. plus towing capacity. In fact, Dodge offers two V-8 powertrain choices, a Standard Output or an available High Output configuration. Both V-8 engines are designed to deliver a four-percent or better improvement in fuel efficiency than the previous Dodge Dakota V-8 engines.
The 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 dominates the class in power and torque with 250-plus horsepower and 300 plus lb.-ft. of torque. The High Output 4.7-liter engine will be available only on SLT and Laramie models and requires an automatic transmission. It replaces the 5.9-liter V-8 last used in 2003. It is the only high-output V8 engine available in a compact or mid-size pickup truck. The High Output 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engine produces more horsepower,
faster acceleration and better fuel efficiency than the 5.9-liter Magnum V-8 engine. The Standard Output 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum is rated at 230 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 290 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm. Both 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 engines are available with to the 5-45RFE five-speed automatic transmission. For 2005, the 4.7-liter Magnum V-8 was modified to improve fuel efficiency approximately three to four-percent. A new electronically modulated converter clutch (EMCC) allows partial lock-up of the torque converter at low speeds for improved fuel efficiency. Dual knock sensors allow more spark advance while preventing potentially damaging engine knock.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) improves fuel economy by replacing some of the incoming fuel-air mixture with inert exhaust gas.
The 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 returns as the only standard V-6 engine in the mid-size segment and is fitted with an all-new Getrag six-speed manual transmission that delivers improved fuel efficiency and drivability. Available on both two and four-wheel drive Dakotas, the 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 delivers 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 235 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm. A 42RLE automatic transmission is also available with the 3.7-liter engine.
NVH/Refinement
A stiffer frame, with box-section rails throughout, helps the all-new Dodge Dakota achieve excellent bending, torsional and lateral stiffness for NVH control. Box-section rails extend the full length of the frame aft of the rail tips. The frame sections are stamped or roll formed and all joints are welded for maximum strength and stiffness.
A new lower-control-arm cross member connecting the rear lower control arm pivots also increases torsional stiffness, and increases the frame's lateral stiffness to enhance handling. The transmission, fuel tank and spare tire cross member designs required special attention to meet the torsional frequency objectives.
Best-In-Class Ride and Handling
The all-new Dodge Dakota retains its best-in-class steering feel, and handling precision while achieving a more comfortable ride. The new Dakota's improved ride dynamics benefit from enhanced spring and shock absorber tuning capabilities provided by a new "coil-over" shock absorber configuration and a stiffer frame. The steering system, stabilizer bars, spring rates and bushings are also fine-tuned to achieve optimum handling qualities. An all-new rack-and-pinion steering gear, used on both 2WD and 4WD models, facilitates fine-tuning of the steering response characteristics.
All-New Front Suspension
An all-new, common-architecture short and long-arm (SLA) independent front suspension system with a "coil-over" shock absorber module and a tall steering knuckle replaces separate 2WD and 4WD systems on all Dakota models. The all-new Dodge Dakota is the first Dodge truck to use a "coil-over" suspension configuration. The new system delivers smoother ride characteristics.
Major suspension system components are shared between 2WD and 4WD systems, with variations occurring only in tuning to reduce build complexity. This provides a common ride height for both configurations. The coil-over configuration provides greater flexibility in tuning for ride and handling than either of the systems used on the previous Dakota.
New Rear Suspension
The new Dodge Dakota rear suspension has the same Hotchkiss architecture as its predecessor, but has been redesigned to improve ride quality. Multi-leaf rear springs include a main spring stage optimized for a class-leading 11,500 lb. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and common ride height. Spring rates have been selected to provide improved ride quality compared with the previous Dakota.
Four-Wheel Drive
The all-new Dodge Dakota is the only mid-size pickup to offer a two-speed full-time four-wheel drive transfer case. The full-time system provides even torque to all wheels during dry or slippery conditions and allows four-wheel drive power to be used on all surfaces, all the time. A center differential allows the front and rear drive shafts to rotate at different speeds as required for steering on dry pavement without threat of damage to the drivetrain.
A new electric shift mechanism uses analog, rather than digital, output signals to indicate mode and range selection. A new powdered-metal differential in the NV244HD transfer case reduces its weight 2.5-lbs. (1.1 kg) while maintaining the same durability as its steel predecessor.
A part-time four-wheel drive system is the standard four-wheel drive offering on 2005 Dodge Dakotas.
Unsurpassed Capability
Box sizes are the same as the previous Dakota: five-foot-three-inches and six-feet-six-inches long with Quad Cab™ and Club Cab®, respectively. The box rail height on both body styles remains at a level that permits over-the-side loading, compared with some competitor trucks that have raised the box sides to increase capacity, thereby making over-the-side loading very difficult.
The box itself was also re-designed for more utility. New vertical formations in the inner panels aft of the wheelhouses on the Club Cab box will hold a two-inch-thick board cargo divider. This feature continues on the Quad Cab box. As in the past, the box inner panels and wheelhouses include indentations for 2 x 6-inch boards that can be added to support a full-width upper load floor.
New bolt-on tie-downs have been added to improve cargo stability. Under-floor tie-downs are also supplied and are bolted to the Quad Cab front box pillars, welded into the Club Cab box support rail below the box floor, and bolted to the tailgate pillars on both boxes.
Integrated Safety Systems
The performance of the new Dakota's multiple safety systems is integrated to protect vehicle occupants where it maters most - on the road, under real-world driving conditions - and to meet or surpass regulatory requirements.
Patented, hydroformed octagonal front rail tips that extend the frame three inches (75 mm) farther forward of the front wheels than the previous frame absorb frontal impact forces at speeds up to about 25 mph (40 km/hr). These rail tips were first used on the 2004 Durango. They are formed separately and welded to the front of the frame rails.
The all-new Dodge Dakota frame is designed to help protect occupants in real-world impacts. It is specifically designed to meet new regulatory requirements for occupant protection and newly mandated fuel system protection requirements in high-speed rear impacts. The robust rear section of the frame is designed to meet the anticipated 50 mph (80 km/hr) offset rear impact safety standard for fuel system integrity.
Available side curtain air bags offer protection for front and rear seat occupants. The driver and front passenger seat belts include pyrotechnic pre-tensioners. In a collision that deploys the front air bags, the pre-tensioners take slack out of the belts and snug them around the occupant prior to contact with the air bags. The Dodge Dakota also offers shoulder belts for three rear seat occupants and larger coverage head restriants taht are fixed to the tope of the rear seats for both Quad Cab and Club Cab models.
All 2005 Dodge Dakotas are equiped with Chrysler Group's advanced multi-stage airbag system which detects the size of an occupant based on weight and determines if there should be no deployment, low deployment or full deployment based on the severity of the crash.
Both Dodge Dakota Club Cabs and Quad Cabs feature rear child seat tether anchors mounted on the cab back panel. These tether anchors work with LATCH-equipped child seats, as well as child seats that use the vehicle seat belts for primary retention

Design

Bold, Powerful Design Defines All-New 2005 Dodge Dakota as One Tough Truck
Auburn Hills, Mich. - The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota boasts a bigger, beefier and more refined design. The confident, powerful and modern design distinguishes the new Dakota from the smaller compact and mid-size competitors.
"With the new Dodge Dakota, we have created a new design language that instantly identifies the Dakota as a new Dodge pickup," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Group Design. "We have refined the pickup styling elements without losing any of the boldness and power that defines the Dodge Ram and new Dodge Durango. Viewed from the side, the Dakota has a more aggressive attitude and a taller bodyside in keeping with current design trends."
The bold new design reinforces the Dakota's size and power advantages over the competition with full-size styling cues. The grille conveys a powerful and prominent brand statement with the signature Dodge cross-hair as the focal point. The more sharply defined and larger hood mounted grille descends into the front bumper for more visual impact. An air dam below the front fascia successfully completes the look while reducing airflow under the vehicle to lower drag.
"The design of the new Dakota is more directly connected to the evolution of the Ram than to the new Durango, as was the case on the previous Dakota," added Creed. "It defines the look for its segment, just as the Ram does for full-size trucks."
A massive front bumper fascia creates a protective image. The new front fascia features a bright, ingot-like grille surround. Larger, more technical looking headlamps provide a contemporary look. In combination with the large, circular, park and turn-signal lamps, the overall impression is that of quad headlamps.
Muscular Definition, Taut Lines
"The Dakota is immediately recognizable from a distance as a Dodge pickup, but without repeating the design of the Dodge Ram," said Rick Aneiros, Vice President, Truck Design. "With the new Dodge Dakota, we evolved the design to one that is more angular and refined than the previous Dakota, while retaining the unmistakable Dodge muscularity."
The sharply defined fender forms continue the powerful imagery of the grille into the side view. To increase the proportion of body to glass in keeping with the new design paradigm, a body-color sill appliqué with integrated front wheel-opening stone protection visually adds 2-3 inches to the lower body depth.
The effect of the highly sculptured, precise, wheel arch forms is to create a taut, controlled look. Above the sharply defined character line, side panels have a more refined shape than in the past. Cab sides have much more tension than the previous Dakota which was softer and more fluid. The muscular fender forms are angular in shape, precisely intersecting the body, and gestured to enhance the overall bold stance.
The side appearance of the 2005 Dodge Dakota is uninterrupted by wheel flares. A road blast/mud deflector is now integrated into the sheet metal of the front fender, just aft of the wheel opening. The Dodge Truck broad shouldered front and rear fender forms employ a modified drop fender design that is more subtle when compared with the new Durango. The fenders accentuate the truck's track width and wheel to body relationship. The look is along the box sides.
New mirrors are shared with the new 2004 Dodge Durango. Aerodynamic refinement of the mirror housings alone reduced the drag coefficient of the entire vehicle over one percent. This refinement process eliminated much of the wind noise caused by external mirrors. Low mounting arms are a key enabler in achieving the aerodynamic benefit.
The rear of the 2005 Dodge Dakota features a more Ram-like robustness. The muscular bumper assembly is complemented by distinctive dual barrel taillamps inspired by the Power Wagon concept.
Style, Flexibility, and Comfort
The design philosophy behind the interior of the 2005 Dodge Dakota is a surface language defined by pure geometry. Surface sections are made up of more constant radii, delivering a cleaner and simpler overall form. The functional and elegant instrument panel is all-new, and delivers information in a clean, well-organized manner. Crisp, taut lines, maximize the sense of high-quality craftsmanship, while organizing the interior in a logical manner.
"A more refined look was needed for the new Dodge Dakota interior," said Creed. "The goal was to accomplish this with a clean and precise design; simple yet elegant and upscale. We have moved to very large, clear instruments and a more tailored look for materials, including the seat cloth and leather surfaces."
The new instrument panel cluster features a large, centrally located speedometer and white-faced gauges that provide a connection to other Dodge performance vehicles. The steering wheel features a new four-spoke design shared with the Dodge truck family. The central brow crowns the prominent center stack to divide the driver and passenger seating areas. "Venetian Blind" style air vents close flush and provide a clean appearance.
The design incorporates a new line of radios with larger knobs and simpler graphics. The new sound systems are now available with satellite radio, six-disc in-dash CD systems and an integrated U-Connect BlueTooth™ phone system.
The new interior features more refined seat designs and heated cloth and leather seats. Heated cloth seats are a segment first on a mid-size pickup.
The new Dakota is available in three trim levels, ST, SLT and Laramie. The Laramie has Satin Silver accents on the center stack bezel, the instrument cluster rings and the interior door handles. On SLT the instrument cluster rings are also Satin Silver.
"We have developed a design that evokes all the qualities of toughness and durability expected of our light trucks," added Aneiros. "It's all Dodge!"

Specifications

GENERAL INFORMATION
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. All dimensions measured on ST model at curb weight with standard tires unless otherwise noted.
Assembly Plant: Dodge City (Warren, Michigan)
ENGINES
3.7-LITER SOHC V6
  • Availability: Std.
  • Type and Description: 90-degree V-6, liquid cooled with balance shaft
  • Displacement: 226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
  • Valve System: Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
  • Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
  • Construction: Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
  • Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
  • Power (estimated SAE net): 210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
  • Torque (estimated SAE net): 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nom) @ 3600 rpm
  • Max. Engine Speed: 6000 rpm (electronically limited)
  • Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
  • Oil Capacity: 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20
  • Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features
  • Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
  • Economy mpg (City/Hwy): 2WD: 16/22 - manual trans., 17/22 - auto. trans.
  • Economy mpg (City/Hwy): 4WD: 16/20 - manual trans., 15/19 - auto. trans.

    4.7-LITER SOHC MAGNUM V8
  • Availability: Standard Output: Opt. - all;
  • High Output: Opt. - SLT and Laramie
  • Type and Description: V-type, liquid-cooled
  • Displacement: 287 cu. in. (4701 cu cm)
  • Bore x Stroke: 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
  • Valve System: Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
  • Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
  • Construction: Cast iron block, aluminum alloy heads
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 - Standard Output, 9.7:1 - High Output
  • Power (SAE Net): 230 bhp (170 kW) @ 4600 rpm - Standard Output; 250+ bhp @ 5200 rpm - High Output
  • Torque (SAE Net): 290 lb.-ft. (393 N-m) @ 3600 rpm - Standard Output; 300+ lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm - High Output
  • Max. Engine Speed: 5750 rpm
  • Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 - Normal Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 recommended - High Output
  • Oil Capacity: 6 qt. (5.7 L)
  • Emission Controls: Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features
  • Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
  • (MPG City/Hwy.): Standard Output: 15/21 - 2WD; 15/19 - 4WD man. trans. 14/19 - 4WD auto. trans.High-Output: 14/19 - 2WD, 14/18 - 4WD

    TRANSMISSIONS
    GETRAG 238 - MANUAL 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE
  • Availability: Std. - 3.7 and 4.7 standard output
  • Description: Synchronized in all gears
  • Gear Ratios:
  • 1st 4.23
  • 2nd 2.53
  • 3rd 1.67
  • 4th 1.23
  • 5th 1.00
  • 6th 0.79
  • Reverse 3.84
  • Overall Top Gear 2.54 with 3.21 axle ratio, 2.80 with 3.55 axle ratio

    42RLE - AUTOMATIC, 4-SPEED OVERDRIVE
  • Availability: Available with 3.7L engine
  • Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
  • Gear Ratios:
  • 1st 2.84
  • 2nd 1.57
  • 3rd 1.00
  • 4th 0.69
  • Overall Top Gear 2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio, 2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio

    5-45RFE, AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
  • Availability: 4.7L engines
  • Description: Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronically controlled torque converter clutch
  • Gear Ratios:
  • 1st 3.00
  • 2nd 1.67 - upshift; 1.50 - kick-down
  • 3rd 1.00
  • 4th 0.75
  • 5th 0.67
  • Overall Top Gear 2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio or 2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio

    TRANSFER CASES
    NV233HD
  • Availability: Standard
  • Shift Mechanism: Electrical/electronic
  • Operating Modes: Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
  • Low Range Ratio: 2.72
  • Center Differential: None

    NV244HD
  • Availability: Optional on SLT and Laramie
  • Shift Mechanism: Electrical/electronic
  • Operating Modes: Neutral; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
  • Low Range Ratio: 2.72
  • Center Differential Type: Planetary with lock
  • Torque Split, F/R: 48/52

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Alternator: 136 A
    Battery: Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600 CCA - std.; 750 CCA - opt.

    SUSPENSION
    Description: 4WD
    Front: Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, Link-type stabilizer bar
    Rear: Live axle, multi-leaf 2-stage longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
    STEERING
    Type: Power rack and pinion
    Overall Ratio: 17.4:1
    Turning Diameter
    (curb-to-curb): 44.0 ft. (13.4 m)
    Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.18
    BRAKES
    Front:
  • Availability Standard
  • Size and Type 12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) dual-piston sliding calipers
  • Swept Area 248 sq. in. (1604 sq cm)
    Rear:
  • Availability Standard
  • Size and Type 11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with ABS
  • Swept Area 166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq cm)
    Power Assist:
  • Availability Standard
  • Type 9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum

    FUEL SYSTEM
    Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 gal. (83 L)
    DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
    2WD Club Cab/Quad Cab
  • Wheelbase: 131.3 (3335.3) / 131.3 (3335.3)
  • Track, Front: 62.8 (1594.5) / 62.8 (1594.5)
  • Track, Rear: 62.9 (1598) / 62.9 (1598)
  • Overall Length: 218.8 (5558.2) / 218.8 (5558.2)
  • Overall Width: 71.7 (1821.7) / 71.7 (1821.7)
  • Overall Height: 68.6 (1743.2) / 68.7 (1744.7)
  • Tailgate Load Height: 31.9 (809.6) / 31.9 (809.6)
  • Ground Clearance:
  • Front Suspension
  • (Lowest Point) 7.9 (201.9) / 7.9 (201.9)
  • Rear Axle 8.1 (205.1) / 8.1 (205.1)
  • Approach Angle, deg. 23 / 23
  • Ramp Breakover Angle,
  • deg. 19.9 / 19.9
  • Departure Angle, deg. 22.6 / 22.6
  • Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
  • (estimated): 30.3 (2.81) / 30.3 (2.81)
  • Drag Coefficient (estimated): 0.465 / 0.471
  • CdA, sq. ft.: 14.1 / 14.3

    4WD Club Cab / Quad Cab
  • Wheelbase: 131.3 (3335.3) / 131.3 (3335.3)
  • Track, Front: 62.8 (1594.5) / 62.8 (1594.5)
  • Track, Rear: 62.9 (1598) / 62.9 (1598)
  • Overall Length: 218.8 (5558.2) / 218.8 (5558.2)
  • Overall Width:2 72.0 (1828.4) / 72.0 (1828.4)
  • Overall Height: 68.6 (1741.4) / 68.6 (1742.9)
  • Tailgate Load Height: 31.8 (808.9) / 31.8 (808.9)
  • Ground Clearance:
  • Front Suspension
  • (Lowest Point) 7.9 (201.9) / 7.9 (201.9)
  • Rear Axle 8.0 (203.8) / 8.0 (203.8)
  • Approach Angle, deg. 22.8 / 22.8
  • Ramp Breakover Angle,
  • deg. 19.6 / 19.6
  • Departure Angle, deg. 22.5 / 22.5
  • Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
  • (estimated): 30.3 (2.81) / 30.3 (2.81)
  • Drag Coefficient (estimated): 0.465 / 0.471
  • CdA, sq. ft.: 14.1 / 14.3

    CARGO BOX DIMENSIONS
    Club Cab / Quad Cab
    Nominal Box Length, ft.: 6.5 / 5.25
    Length at Floor,
    Tailgate Closed: 78.8 (2001.5) / 64.9 (1648.1)
    Length at Floor,
    Tailgate Open: 100.3 (2546.6) / 86.3 (2193.1)
    Interior Width, Maximum: 59.6 (1514.0) / 59.6 (1514.0)
    Distance Between
    Wheelhouses: 45.2 (1146.9) / 45.2 (1148.0)
    Tailgate Opening Width: 53.3 (1355.0) / 53.3 (1355.0)
    Depth: 17.6 (446.9) / 17.6 (446.9)
    Volume, cu. ft (cu. m): 46.6 (1.32) / 40.25 (1.14)

    ACCOMMODATIONS
    Club Cab® / Quad Cab™
    Seating Capacity, F/R: 2 or 3/2 / 2 or 3/3
    Front:
  • Head Room 39.6 (1005.3) / 39.9 (1013.1)
  • Leg Room 41.9 (1063.1) / 41.9 (1063.1)
  • Shoulder Room 57.7 (1466) / 57.7 (1466)
  • Hip Room 54.9 (1394.0) / 54.9 (1394.0)
  • Step Height 4x2: 20.4 (518.0) / 4x2: 20.4 (518.0)
    4x4: 20.3 (515.8) / 4x4: 20.3 (515.8)
    Interior Volume,
    cu. ft. (cu. m) 55.3 (1.57) / 55.8 (1.58)
    Seat Travel 8.7 (220) - driver, 8.7 (220) - driver,
    7.5 (190) - 7.5 (190) - passenger
    passenger
    Recliner Range, degrees 53 53
    Rear:
  • Head Room 36.5 (928.3) / 38.4 (974.2)
  • Leg Room - min. 32.1 (815.4) / 36.4 (925.1)
  • Knee Clearance N/A 3.0 (75.0)
  • Shoulder Room 57.4 (1458.3) / 57.5 (1460.7)
  • Hip Room 56.9 (1446.2) / 56.0 (1460.7)
    Interior Volume,
    cu. ft. (cu. m) 39.0 (1.10) / 46.5 (1.32)
    Cab Cargo Volume
    (Rear Seat Up), cu. ft. (cu. m): 30.0 (0.85) / 37.1 (1.05)


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