Purchase Question

[MMcDonnell]

I read in my first TDR Magazine that a 2001 Dodge Ram 4x4 w/Cummins engine comes standard with 4 wheel ABS and rear disc brakes. My truck does not have disc brakes and I had to pay extra for 4 wheel ABS. Can anyone clarify this issue?

 

[RonaldLarson]

Disc brakes are slowly replacing the rear drums, as production replaces older stock. Four wheel antilocks are optional, two wheel standard. Did you not read your dealer's option book before buying?
You'll love you truck, keep us posted.
Ron

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Good question mmm,

According to the Dodge Home page, These should be standard equipment on a '01 2500.


Ram 2500

Alternator — 117 ampere
Axle — Rear, full-floating
Battery — 600 ampere
Brakes — Power-assisted four-wheel disc with rear wheel antilock
Mirrors — Exterior, dual manual remote control, 6"x9" black
Tires — LT 245/75R16 BSW all-season (4)
Transfer Case — NV241 Standard duty with Ram -Trac axle disconnect system
Wheels — 16" Steel wheel with bright trim ring and center caps (4)

4 Wheel ABS is still an option.

Dodge Web Site Specs: http://www.4adodge.com/ram-truck/specs/index.html




[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 03-13-2001). ]

 

[Benson]

There are two versions of the 2001 model. Trucks built after July 2000 got the 4 wheel disc ABS brakes as standard equipment. The earlier versions were drum on the rear with the ABS optional. Most guys on the site are calling the later version a 2001. 5 to distinguish it from the drum brake version even though they are really all 2001 models.

 

[Fireman Dave]

I would argue that the 2001. 5 is the true 2001. The 2001 is really a 2000 with a different label on it. This comes from a guy who has no rear discs, and who ordered his "2001" on Feb. 17, 2000. #ad


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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

 

[JRG]

My 2001 catalog states that the standard alternator for the 2500/3500 is the 136-ampere where the 1500 is the 117-ampere

3500 gets 4-wheel antilock

JRG

 

[SA Law]

I just recieved my truck two weeks ago. I oredered it Jan 5, 2001 and it came with 4 wheel abs as a standard feature.

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Brian
2001. 5 2500 4x4 lwb, forest green, camper group, trailer tow group,travel convenience group, cass/cd/equal, 5spd,slt,LSD,3. 54,Shift-on-the-fly, Line-x bedliner, nerf bars

 

[Pete Peterson]

Benson your on top of this one. The 01. 5's both 2500's and 3500's have 4 wheel disc and 4 wheel ABS as standard equipment. The July build shows the difference..... Pete