Attention: TDR Forum Junkies [RAW]<body><b><u><span>WHAT IS NEW FOR 2014?</span></u></b>
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The answer to this question depends on whom you ask.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span>2014 Consumer Trucks</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The short answer for the folks that are interested in the consumer marketplace and the 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>A new 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline engine was introduced for the 2500s and 3500s.The engine is 410 hp/429 ft-lb torque with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation for light load fuel economy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500s are now are equipped with a link coil rear suspension that is approved for up to 17,940 pounds of towing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500 link suspension can be ordered with air bags to replace the coil springs.Load capacity is not sacrificed with the air bags.Automatic load leveling is a feature of the optional air bag system.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The higher tow ratings for the 2500s (and last year’s 3500s) necessitated changes to the front suspension.Two-wheel drive versions no longer have independent front suspension, but rather they adopt a three link front suspension (think four-wheel drive with the drive axle).This increases the roll stiffness of the truck.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>For 2014, the Ram 2500 will offer a range of new 18” and 20” wheels.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500 truck’s frame is now equipped with the gooseneck or fifth-wheel center positions in the bed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 3500s continue with a leaf-type spring system in the rear.However, there is a supplemental air suspension available for the rear on both the SRW and DRW trucks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dual amp alternator is available.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Three diesel engine options:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 350 hp/660 torque with manual G56 six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 370 hp/800 torque with automatic Chrysler 68RFE six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- For 3500 only – 385 hp/850 torque with automatic Aisin AS69RC six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The long answer about the 2014 consumer is supplied to us by Ram marketing in this late June, 2013 press release.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14500&mid=69/" target="_blank">2014 Ram Heavy Duty - Click Here to Read Ram Press Release</a> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span>2014 Chassis Cab Trucks
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Now let’s go back to the original question.What is new for 2014?Again, the answer depends on whom you ask.<u>The short answer for the Chassis Cab trucks</u>:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>As we have seen in the past, the Chassis Cab trucks adopt many of the attributes that are first introduced in the consumer marketplace.For example, the updates to the truck’s frame give the Chassis Cab trucks bragging rights to best-in-class gross combined weight ratings and tow ratings:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 3500 truck – GCWR 30,000 / tow 22,750</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 4500 truck – GCWR 32,500 / tow 24,650</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 5500 truck – GCWR 37,500 / tow 29,600</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>A new 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline engine is available with 367 hp and 429 torque.This gasoline engine is also offered in the 4500/5500 trucks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>New three-link suspension is available on applications of the two-wheel drive Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Next generation selective catalyst reduction (SCR) exhaust aftermarket system.Initially the first 2006 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab did not have the same exhaust aftermarket as the consumer trucks.New emissions legislation in 2010 drove the Chassis Cab trucks to adopt the first generation of SCR.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Again, the long answer about the 20214 Chassis Cab trucks is supplied to us by Ram marketing in this late June, 2013 press release:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14501&mid=69/" target="_blank">2014 Chassis Cab Lineup - Click Here to Read Ram Press Release</a> </span></b></p></body>[/RAW]
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>
#adThe answer to this question depends on whom you ask.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span>2014 Consumer Trucks</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The short answer for the folks that are interested in the consumer marketplace and the 2500/3500 Heavy Duty trucks:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>A new 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline engine was introduced for the 2500s and 3500s.The engine is 410 hp/429 ft-lb torque with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation for light load fuel economy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500s are now are equipped with a link coil rear suspension that is approved for up to 17,940 pounds of towing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500 link suspension can be ordered with air bags to replace the coil springs.Load capacity is not sacrificed with the air bags.Automatic load leveling is a feature of the optional air bag system.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The higher tow ratings for the 2500s (and last year’s 3500s) necessitated changes to the front suspension.Two-wheel drive versions no longer have independent front suspension, but rather they adopt a three link front suspension (think four-wheel drive with the drive axle).This increases the roll stiffness of the truck.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>For 2014, the Ram 2500 will offer a range of new 18” and 20” wheels.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 2500 truck’s frame is now equipped with the gooseneck or fifth-wheel center positions in the bed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The 3500s continue with a leaf-type spring system in the rear.However, there is a supplemental air suspension available for the rear on both the SRW and DRW trucks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dual amp alternator is available.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Three diesel engine options:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 350 hp/660 torque with manual G56 six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 370 hp/800 torque with automatic Chrysler 68RFE six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- For 3500 only – 385 hp/850 torque with automatic Aisin AS69RC six-speed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The long answer about the 2014 consumer is supplied to us by Ram marketing in this late June, 2013 press release.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14500&mid=69/" target="_blank">2014 Ram Heavy Duty - Click Here to Read Ram Press Release</a> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span>2014 Chassis Cab Trucks
#ad<br/></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Now let’s go back to the original question.What is new for 2014?Again, the answer depends on whom you ask.<u>The short answer for the Chassis Cab trucks</u>:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>As we have seen in the past, the Chassis Cab trucks adopt many of the attributes that are first introduced in the consumer marketplace.For example, the updates to the truck’s frame give the Chassis Cab trucks bragging rights to best-in-class gross combined weight ratings and tow ratings:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 3500 truck – GCWR 30,000 / tow 22,750</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 4500 truck – GCWR 32,500 / tow 24,650</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>- 5500 truck – GCWR 37,500 / tow 29,600</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>A new 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline engine is available with 367 hp and 429 torque.This gasoline engine is also offered in the 4500/5500 trucks.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>New three-link suspension is available on applications of the two-wheel drive Ram 3500 Chassis Cab.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Next generation selective catalyst reduction (SCR) exhaust aftermarket system.Initially the first 2006 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab did not have the same exhaust aftermarket as the consumer trucks.New emissions legislation in 2010 drove the Chassis Cab trucks to adopt the first generation of SCR.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Again, the long answer about the 20214 Chassis Cab trucks is supplied to us by Ram marketing in this late June, 2013 press release:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span><a href="http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14501&mid=69/" target="_blank">2014 Chassis Cab Lineup - Click Here to Read Ram Press Release</a> </span></b></p></body>[/RAW]
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