NEW 2009 Dodge Ram
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NEW 2009 Dodge Ram
Mopar "accidentally" posted this pic of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram when it was supposed to be an 08 model.
But besides that, it's not that massive of a change. It looks better than the current one, but doesn't jump up saying "I'm the new one!" Maybe it's the color.
Do you like?
But besides that, it's not that massive of a change. It looks better than the current one, but doesn't jump up saying "I'm the new one!" Maybe it's the color.
Do you like?
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RE: NEW 2009 Dodge Ram
I just noticed that this is the only truck I've ever seen that actually has proportionally CURVED wheel wells. All other trucks have squared off or trapezoidal wheel wells, but his one has curved ones that follows the curves of the wheels. Interesting........
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RE: NEW 2009 Dodge Ram
Just found out it has a coil-sprung rear suspension setup! NO LEAF-SPRINGS! ???? Guess they're not aiming at having the most towing capability this time around. (though, they might be geniuses for this, because 80% of the trucks sold are confined to commuter duty anyway) Makes sense though, they have the Ram 2500 and 3500 for the towing and heavy-duty stuff, and are keeping the 1500 more of a ultra-light-duty type of truck. They JUST might be geniuses now that they're not owned by Merc anymore.
And for people not familiar with suspension setups, leaf-spring rear suspension setups is what just about every truck has these days. The coil-sprung suspension setup doesn't provide outstanding towing or payload figures, but provides greater handling and cornering abilities. Now I'm really interested in the detailed specs of this thing.
And for people not familiar with suspension setups, leaf-spring rear suspension setups is what just about every truck has these days. The coil-sprung suspension setup doesn't provide outstanding towing or payload figures, but provides greater handling and cornering abilities. Now I'm really interested in the detailed specs of this thing.
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RE: NEW 2009 Dodge Ram
My work leases Dodge 2500's for the sales staff, and I get a new one every six months. I have been driving them for the last three years, and I think the new version doesn't look as tough as previous models.