2013 Ram
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#63
Obviously you can't hear what he said without sound. He didn't say leaf springs are new. He said conventional wisdom says to use leaf springs instead of coil springs on a truck. This is what is generally accepted as true by experts in the field.
The 09+ leaf springs are different because they are 6" longer for ride handling and load control. The springs are also farther forward from the axle, like Ford did similarly updating the 2008 Super Duty.
The 09+ leaf springs are different because they are 6" longer for ride handling and load control. The springs are also farther forward from the axle, like Ford did similarly updating the 2008 Super Duty.
#64
I thought about looking at a Dodge 2500 before I bought my Super Duty. As soon as I pulled the door handle, I knew it wasn't for me. The door handle felt flimsy and felt like it was going to come off in my hand. I think my 6 year old, extremely rambunctious, son would have ripped it off by now had I bought a Dodge.
I do like the looks of the current and new gen though (front end only).
I do like the looks of the current and new gen though (front end only).
Later Mark.
#65
GM used to have coil springs in the rear of their pickups back in the 60's. They changed to leaf springs. I had to wonder what Dodge/Ram was up to when they thought they would roll that idea back out.
I do believe that Ram has decided to tone down the 1500 model to meet the needs of a lot of city type drivers that don't need the increased capacity that most of the 1/2-tons had been able to provide up to this point. If you are looking at buying a Ram truck, and the 1500 won't do what you need it to do, you will likely step up to the 2500 to get more capacity and not look at Ford/GM.
I do believe that Ram has decided to tone down the 1500 model to meet the needs of a lot of city type drivers that don't need the increased capacity that most of the 1/2-tons had been able to provide up to this point. If you are looking at buying a Ram truck, and the 1500 won't do what you need it to do, you will likely step up to the 2500 to get more capacity and not look at Ford/GM.
#66
I dont have sound at work but how any can possibly "show off" how great a leaf spring set up is, is an idiot. I like how they try to make it look like its something new and modern. They've used the same set up since 04, and its basically the same setup as the 97+ just changed shock mount location and spring rates. I like Ramss new 4link and the Ram has always towed less then Ford and had less payload and I don't think they get into the whole most weight numbers game that Chevy and Ford play. They are still the only 5 lug truck too I think. I wouldnt doubt very soon all brands go 4 link in the rear with adjustable air shocks.
#67
They all had 'strut' front suspensions.
Everyone said they'd never last!!
I believe all passenger cars now have 'strut' front suspension, but I could be wrong.
I know a majority do.
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Ah my mistake, 5 link. Also Ford did revamp the leaf setup but you can only do so much with the technology. Like it was also said the ram is for people that need a truck but don't need the most towing capacity or payload. I bet the next f150 gets a 5 link setup too, be it will probably be like 2015 model but I wouldn't be surprised if the 2020 has an IRS too
#71
http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2013-ram.html
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...00_first_look/
The new Ram has been announced and has a ton of new technology
-8 spd trans
-Air bag suspension for leveling
-keyless entry and start
-Start an Go engine (shuts off at stoplights)
-Electric steering
-keyless tailgate integrated with door locks
-Grill shutter
-Led lights
-new v6, new chassis
and to much more to list.
My question is what will Ford respond with and how soon?
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...00_first_look/
The new Ram has been announced and has a ton of new technology
-8 spd trans
-Air bag suspension for leveling
-keyless entry and start
-Start an Go engine (shuts off at stoplights)
-Electric steering
-keyless tailgate integrated with door locks
-Grill shutter
-Led lights
-new v6, new chassis
and to much more to list.
My question is what will Ford respond with and how soon?
I heard this about 15 years ago,
"Like putting Perfume on a Pig, its still a Pig"
#72
http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2013-ram.html
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...00_first_look/
The new Ram has been announced and has a ton of new technology
-8 spd trans
-Air bag suspension for leveling
-keyless entry and start
-Start an Go engine (shuts off at stoplights)
-Electric steering
-keyless tailgate integrated with door locks
-Grill shutter
-Led lights
-new v6, new chassis
and to much more to list.
My question is what will Ford respond with and how soon?
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...00_first_look/
The new Ram has been announced and has a ton of new technology
-8 spd trans
-Air bag suspension for leveling
-keyless entry and start
-Start an Go engine (shuts off at stoplights)
-Electric steering
-keyless tailgate integrated with door locks
-Grill shutter
-Led lights
-new v6, new chassis
and to much more to list.
My question is what will Ford respond with and how soon?
#74
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/20...r-rust-damage/
This is the kinda stuff I'm talkin about. Oh, we forgot there would be salt on the roads that would cause rust.
This is the kinda stuff I'm talkin about. Oh, we forgot there would be salt on the roads that would cause rust.
#75
http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/20...r-rust-damage/
This is the kinda stuff I'm talkin about. Oh, we forgot there would be salt on the roads that would cause rust.
This is the kinda stuff I'm talkin about. Oh, we forgot there would be salt on the roads that would cause rust.