2000/2001: Any real body style differences?

[David Wheeler]

I've been looking at may different catalogs & web sites for accessories for my 2001 3500 Ram. Some show items for '94-00 models. Are there ANY differences between the 2000 & 2001 models as far as cosmetics are concerned? I figure there are none, but just wondering if the catalogs & web sites just need to be updated #ad


Thanks in advance for all responses.

David

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2001 Ram 3500 Quad 4x4, ETH/DEE

"REAL TRUCKS RATTLE!!"

 

[SOLER]

I had a Y2K, and now have an '01. The only body mods were behind the back doors on the quad cab, there are no body moldings. That little piece is not there on the '01. You also lose the molding on the tailgate. I liked that piece, and since both of my trucks were the same color, I kept my old tailgate.

Additionally, I got a Dana 80 rearend with disc brakes. The Y2K had drums and a 70.

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Shane Oler
'01 2500 4X4, ETH/6 speed, ISSPRO Pyro (pre-turbo)and Boost Pillar mount, Dark Garnet/Camel, 4" exhaust, Grill gaurd and nerf bars, 20K Reese 5er hitch

Other: '70 Olds Vista Cruiser 455 (future resto project)
30' Sandpiper 5er Super Slide bunkhouse(about 10k lbs. )

 

[Shovelhead]

I have also noticed when looking for splashguards/mudflaps at the dealer, that they list separate ones for 2001-up. After questioning, the counter "parts expert" checked with DC and reported that the 2001-up would not fit my 99 3500. Are the wheelboxes on the 2001 different? Can't see any difference when comparing the two.

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Ed Anderson
99 3500,QC,Auto,4. 10,Everthing 'cept leather,stock until warranty runs out.
'76 H-D FLH, '98 FLHTCUI

[This message has been edited by Shovelhead (edited 03-12-2001). ]

 

[Bill Stockard]

The wheel housings on the '00 3500s are different from the '99s and earlier--must be because of the front suspension, brake, hub, and wheel change on the '00. There are no body side moldings on the pickup box on the '00 just like the '01. On the '01, they dropped the plastic insert on the tailgate.

Bill

 

[Fireman Dave]

Actually, the tailgate molding didn't disappear until the 2001. 5. My 2001 still has it - instead of rear disc brakes. #ad
I think my 2001 is actually a 2000 with just the model year changed. I ordered it in Feb, 2000. By then, the 2000 year was done. I don't know of any real differences between the 2000 and 2001. The 2001. 5 has a few differences, though.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; Forest Green

 

[Bill Stockard]

Fireman Dave,

OOPS!! You're right. For the . 5 you gain disc brakes on the rear and lost the plastic trim on the tailgate.

The big change was on the 2000 3500 front suspension, steering, brakes, hubs, wheels, and larger tires. At the '99 National Rally in Columbus, IN, Dodge had a '00 3500 6 speed chassis on display without the cab and bed to show all the changes. They also had some trucks out on the parking lot with 6 speeds in them for us to drive and try out. I drove one--had to have one after that!!

Bill

[This message has been edited by Bill Stockard (edited 03-12-2001). ]

 

[David Wheeler]

To everyone that replied:

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my question. I'm not going to worry now about ordering accessories for my 2001 (not 2001. 5) when 2000 is listed as applicable. I guess they'll update their catalogs and Web pages some day to include the 2001.

Thanks again!! #ad


David

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2001 Ram 3500 Quad 4x4, ETH/DEE

"REAL TRUCKS RATTLE!!"