More 2004 Information taken from the DC Media Site

[RamThatStroker]

Here is some more information I found taken from the DC media site. I think some of it has been posted before, but some may be new. Also, I posted the 1500 changes because probably some of the features will apply to the HD's.



2004 RAM 1500 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS



POWERTRAIN



• Full-time AWD electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT

• Tow/haul mode offered on light duty models with automatic transmission

• Flexible fuel version of 4. 7-liter engine available to fleet customers

• Optional larger 34-gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed

• The 5. 7-liter HEMI Magnum receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency



EXTERIOR



• New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red

• Fixed side steps optional (available January 2004)

• New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab

• Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie

• Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard

• Body-color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group

• Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie

• NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.



INTERIOR



• New available Navigation Radio with 4. 9-inch full-color display, AM/FM Stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240-watt amplifier and DVD-based navigation system

• U-Connect hands-free cellular capability (Bluetooth™)

• Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie

• Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high-contrast color seat inserts

• Laramie Light Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror)





2004 RAM 2500/3500 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS



MODELS



• Box-off model available



POWERTRAIN



• Tow/haul mode included with models with automatic transmission

• New 48RE four-speed automatic transmission with Standard and High Output Cummins diesel engines



EXTERIOR



• New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red

• Fixed side steps (available January 2004)

• New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard

• Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie

• Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard

• Heated mirrors optional on SLT and Laramie

• Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie



INTERIOR



• New available Navigation Radio with 4. 9-inch full-color display, AM/FM Stereo, CD player and DVD-based navigation system

• UConnect hands-free cellular capability (Bluetooth™)

• Silver door and instrument panel bezels offer new Laramie seat appearance

Click Here for the direct link to the HD's

 

[DLeno]

Originally posted by RamThatStroker

• New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red

just my personal opinion of course, but I like the Garnet Red better. The deep molten red is the same as on 03 Caravan. Its slightly more purple and just doesn't have that mighty cummins character to it. more of a soccer mom character.

 

[Dean Upson]

Re: Re: More 2004 Information taken from the DC Media Site

Originally posted by DLeno

just my personal opinion of course, but I like the Garnet Red better. The deep molten red is the same as on 03 Caravan. Its slightly more purple and just doesn't have that mighty cummins character to it. more of a soccer mom character.

Bet those soccer moms love the Quad Cab . I think women pick out the colors more than men do. I am lucky because my wife wants nothing to do with ordering or driving my trucks. I extend her the same courtesy when she buys a car (although I do get to drive hers).



Dean

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

So the standard chromed steel wheels and regular chrome perimeter grille Std on Laramie now huh?

 

[KCJackson]

One important thing the first post left out:



A moment of silence please...



The iron V10 is dead.



2500/3500 will be available only with Hemi or Cummins power.

 

[Bertram65]

The only things that I would care about would be the tow/haul mode and rear seat head rests. I wonder if you will be able to add the tow/haul mode switch to an '03 with the 48re? where would the switch be located the OD off button is already on the end of the shifter, have to wait and see I guess. I'm sure the headrests will not be able to be added to an '03 though, the seat is most likely different.

 

[KCJackson]

The Tow/Haul is only available on the 545RFE, which means, not with the Cummins.

 

[rmcnamee]

Well I hope I still get the aluminum wheels with my 2004 Laramie that I ordered 3 weeks ago. It is printed on the build sheet that it will, so I hope DC doesn't change that on me.



Ryan

 

[DLeno]

Dealer info I saw, take from their 04 product info book, was that the cast aluminum wheels, an option for the SLT, is standard on the Laramie. I think you're fine.