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1997 Dodge Ram 3500

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$20,255 - $25,120

Original MSRP:
$17,702 - $21,912

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Review

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Warranty Information
CUSTOMER ONE CARE:
Recalls Issued
1997 Dodge Ram 3500 N/A

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Models & Prices

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
Reg Cab 135" WB DRW $20,255 $17,702 $289 / Month*
Club Cab 155" WB DRW $22,600 $19,730 $322 / Month*
Reg Cab 135" WB DRW 4WD $22,770 $19,875 $324 / Month*
Club Cab 155" WB DRW 4WD $25,120 $21,912 $357 / Month*
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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
BASE
Aerodynamic halogen headlamps •
Argent painted front bumper •
Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads •
Bright grille •
Cargo light integral w/stop lamp •
Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating •
Deluxe 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers •
Dual bright pwr 6" x 9" exterior mirrors-inc: RH-side flat glass •
Premium paint w/clear coat finish •
Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal •
Tinted glass windows •
Transfer case skid plate •
INTERIOR Features
BASE
Black 2-spoke steering wheel •
Black rubber floor covering •
Carpeted floor covering •
Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet •
Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests •
Color-keyed instrument panel w/ash receiver & non-locking glove box •
Dash/plenum insulation liners •
Day/night rearview mirror •
Deluxe cloth 40/20/40 double split-back bench seats w/rear flip-type bench seat •
Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports •
Dual-opening retractable cup holder •
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, (4) speakers •
Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer •
HD vinyl 3-passenger bench seat w/head restraints •
Hood release in cab •
Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE
(4) black hub caps •
(4) bright trim rings/hub center •
(7) 16" x 6" steel wheels •
10500# GVWR (4500 front/7500 rear), springs (4500 front/7500 rear), axles (4500 front/7500 rear) •
10500# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/7500 rear) •
11000# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/7500 rear) •
136-amp alternator •
3.54 axle ratio •
35 gallon fuel tank •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD •
750-amp maintenance-free battery •
8' pickup box-inc: dual wall construction, one-piece high strength steel floor, 2-tier loading capability, bulkhead dividing provision, tie down loops •
Bottle-type axle jack •
Conventional spare tire w/underslung winch spare tire carrier •
Electronic ignition system •
Exhaust emission control system •
Four wheel drive •
Front stabilizer bar •
HD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 engine •
HD engine cooling •
HD front/rear shock absorbers •
LT215/85R16D all-season SBR BSW tires •
LT215/85R16E all-season SBR BSW tires •
NV241 HD 2-speed transfer case w/front shift-on-the-fly auto hubs •
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes •
Pwr steering •
Rear wheel drive •
Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes •
Solid front axle w/link-coil suspension •
Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs •
Stainless steel exhaust system •
SAFETY FEATURES Features
BASE
Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/center lap belt •
Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/front/rear center lap belts, rear shoulder harness •
Driver air bag •
Side-guard door beams •
Single note electric horn •

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES •
BEHIND SEAT STORAGE TRAY/CAB BACK PANEL •
BLACK BODY-SIDE MOLDINGS W/BRIGHT INSERT (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group) •
BLACK BODY-SIDE MOLDINGS W/BRIGHT INSERT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg or AMP ST Decor Group) (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group) •
BLACK RUBBER FLOOR COVERING •
BLACK RUBBER FLOOR COVERING (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg or AMP ST Decor Group) •
BONUS SNOW PLOW PREP PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •
BRIGHT WHEEL SKINS WHEEL DRESS-UP •
CAMPER SPECIAL PKG -inc: stabilizer bars, aux rear springs •
DELETE STD AM/FM STEREO RADIO *CREDIT* •
DELUXE CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc:auto elect speed control, tilt steering column •
DUAL BRIGHT MANUAL 7" X 10" EXTERIOR MIRRORS *For camper & towing applications* *CREDIT* •
DUAL LIGHTED VISORS (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: (6) Infinity speakers (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: (6) Infinity speakers (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: (6) Infinity speakers (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER •
FOG LAMPS (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (N/A w/2Y_ Powertrain) •
FRONT AIR DAM •
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET •
HD SNOW PLOW PREP GROUP -inc: extra duty front suspension, HD front springs (w/auto trans-inc: trans oil overheat warning light) (REQ: AHC Trailer Tow Group) (w/2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg REQ: MBD Bumper or AMP ST Decor Group) *GROSS* •
HD SNOW PLOW PREP GROUP -inc: extra duty front suspension, HD front springs (w/auto trans-inc: trans oil overheat warning light) (REQ: AHC Trailer Tow Group, EMM Engine) *GROSS* •
LARAMIE SLT DECOR GROUP -inc:dual elect horns, carpeting w/underlayment,hood insulation pad, body-side protective molding, black sport leather-wrapped steering wheel,black tailgate applique, cloth sun visors w/LH map straps/RH covered vanity mirror, front floor mats (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
LEATHER INTERIOR GROUP -inc: leather 40/20/40 split-back bench seat, travel convenience group, pwr 6-way driver seat, dual lighted visors, woodgrain instrument panel bezel (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
LIGHT GROUP -inc:passenger assist grab handle, overhead console w/bin & map/reading lamps, deluxe full cloth headliner, time delay ignition key light, exterior cargo/glove box/ underhood lights •
LIGHT GROUP -inc:passenger assist grab handle, overhead console w/bin & map/reading lamps, deluxe full cloth headliner, time delay ignition key light, glove box/underhood light •
PAINTED REAR STEP BUMPER (REQ: 2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg) (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group) •
PWR 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (N/A w/TX__ Seat) •
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: (2) transmitters (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
SLIDING REAR WINDOW •
SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP -inc: color-keyed front bumper/sight shields,color-keyed rear bumper, color-keyed grille, rear quarter box "sport" decal, tachometer, chrome wheel skins, dual elect horns, (w/o 2Y_ Powertrain-inc: fog lamps) (REQ: P__ Monotone Paint) •
ST DECOR GROUP -inc: floor carpeting, bright front/rear bumpers, behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel, 40/20/40 split-back bench seat, wheel dress up (REQ: 2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg) (N/A w/MBD Bumper, B2__ or B3__ Seat) •
ST DECOR GROUP SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •
TACHOMETER INTEGRAL W/ANALOG CLUSTER •
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: Class IV trailer hitch receiver, adaptor plug, HD flasher •
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: Class IV trailer hitch receiver, adaptor plug, HD flasher (w/2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg REQ: MBD Bumper or AMP ST Decor Group) •
TRAVEL CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: overhead console w/compass/temp/reading lamps, automatic day/night rearview mirror (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE
AIR CONDITIONING •
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (N/A w/2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
AXLE RATIO Options
BASE
3.54 AXLE RATIO •
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: DSA Sure Grip Axle) •
DIFFERENTIAL Options
BASE
SURE GRIP AXLE •
SURE GRIP AXLE NOT DESIRED •
EMISSIONS Options
BASE
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas* •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS •
STANDARD EMISSIONS •
ENGINE Options
BASE
5.9L (359) I6 CUMMINS INTERCOOLED TURBO DIESEL ENGINE -inc: dual 750-amp batteries, diesel message center (w/"Low Fuel"/"Low Oil" /"Water in Fuel"/"Wait to Start"/"Brakes"/ "Anti-lock Brakes" warning lights), "Cummins Turbo Diesel" nameplates, diesel sound insulation on inner hood/dash/cowl/floor pads, tachometer, engine block heater •
8.0L (488) MPI V10 ENGINE •
HD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 ENGINE (STD) (N/A w/NAE California Emissions) •
LD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 ENGINE (REQ: NAE California Emissions) •
GVWR Options
BASE
10500# GVWR (4500 front/7500 rear), springs (4500 front/7500 rear), axles (4500 front/ 7500 rear) (STD) •
10500# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/ 7500 rear) (STD) •
11000# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/ 7500 rear) (STD) •
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM Options
BASE
OWNER'S FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM •
PAINT Options
BASE
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) •
TWO-TONE "WATERFALL" PAINT -inc: upper bodyside/rear tape stripes **6B_ Color Code** •
POWERTRAIN Options
BASE
POWERTRAIN -inc: 5.9L I6 "Cummins" diesel engine, 4-speed auto trans •
POWERTRAIN -inc: 5.9L I6 "Cummins" diesel engine, 5-speed manual trans •
POWERTRAIN -inc: 5.9L V8 engine, 4-speed auto trans •
POWERTRAIN -inc: 5.9L V8 engine, 5-speed manual trans •
POWERTRAIN -inc: 8.0L V10 engine, 4-speed auto trans •
POWERTRAIN -inc: 8.0L V10 engine, 5-speed manual trans •
QUICK-ORDER PKG Options
BASE
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: air cond, deluxe convenience group, pwr windows/door locks, Laramie SLT decor group, light group, front bumper sight shields, tachometer *GROSS* •
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: bright front/rear bumpers, behind-seat storage tray/ cab back panel, air cond, 40/20/40 split-back bench seat, deluxe convenience group, pwr windows/door locks, Laramie SLT decor group, front bumper sight shields, light group, tachometer, wheel dress-up *GROSS* •
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •
LT QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle only •
ST QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle •
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE
DELUXE CLOTH & VINYL BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg) •
DELUXE CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg) •
DELUXE CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT (STD) (REQ: 2_C ST Quick-Order Pkg) •
HD VINYL 3-PASSENGER BENCH SEAT (STD) (REQ: 2_A LT Quick-Order Pkg) •
HD VINYL 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT •
HD VINYL 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT •
LEATHER 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (REQ: AJD Leather Group, 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
LEATHER 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT (REQ: AJD Leather Group, 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
TIRES Options
BASE
LT215/85R16D ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) •
LT215/85R16D ALL-TERRAIN SBR BSW TIRES •
LT215/85R16E ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) •
LT215/85R16E ALL-TERRAIN SBR BSW TIRES •
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: aux trans oil cooler •
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (REQ: EMM or EML Engine) •
HD 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: EWA or ETB Engine) •

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.5 x 1.5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 50.0
Engine
BASE
Displacement 5.9L/359
Engine Type Diesel I6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 2500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 3000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE
Height, Overall (in) 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 134.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 93.8
Fuel Tank
BASE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 35.0
Steering
BASE
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 45.4
Tires
BASE
Front Tire Size LT215/85R16D
Rear Tire Size LT215/85R16D
Transmission
BASE
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4
Vehicle
BASE
Front Head Room (in) 40.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 66.0
Passenger Capacity 3
Second Head Room (in) 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) 31.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 67.7

1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Safety Features

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