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1998 Dodge Ram 3500

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$20,850 - $26,505

Original MSRP:
$18,208 - $23,089

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Overall Safety Rating N/A
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1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V190
Number of Units Affected 9,000
Summary The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
Remedy Dealers will install the proper length heat shield. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Dates of Manufacture February - June 1999
Manufacturer Recall Number 838

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Models & Prices

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Reg Cab 135" WB DRW $20,850 $18,208 $297 / Month*
2dr Reg Cab 135" WB DRW 4WD $23,860 $20,811 $339 / Month*
4dr Quad Cab 155" WB DRW $24,030 $20,956 $342 / Month*
4dr Quad Cab 155" WB DRW 4WD $26,505 $23,089 $377 / Month*
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1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
BASE
Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads •
Bright grille •
Clearance lamps •
Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating •
Dual black pwr heated 6" x 9" exterior mirrors •
Dual bright pwr 6" x 9" exterior mirrors •
Dual rear hinged access doors •
Halogen headlamps •
Premium paint w/clear coat finish •
Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal •
Tinted glass windows •
Transfer case skid plate •
Variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers •
INTERIOR Features
BASE
2-spoke steering wheel •
Black vinyl floor covering •
Cab back panel stowage •
Cargo lamp •
Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet •
Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests •
Color-keyed sun visors •
Dash insulation liner •
Day/night rearview mirror •
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 •
Fixed antenna •
HD vinyl 40/20/40 double split-back bench seat •
HD vinyl 40/20/40 double split-back bench seat w/rear flip-type bench seat •
Hood release in cab •
Instrument cluster-inc: 120/125 MPH speedometer •
Passenger assist handle •
Storage tray •
Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE
(7) 16" x 6" steel wheels •
10,500# GVWR (4500 front/7500 rear), springs (4500 front/7500 rear), axles (4500 front/7500 rear) •
10,500# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/7500 rear) •
11,000# 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 •
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 •
Bright wheel skins •
Conventional spare tire w/winch spare tire carrier •
Exhaust emission control system •
Four wheel drive •
Front stabilizer bar •
HD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD •
HD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" engine •
HD engine cooling •
HD front/rear shock absorbers •
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 •
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 •
Variable assist pwr steering •
SAFETY 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/front passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch •
Driver/passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch •
Dual note electric horn •
Front shoulder belt height adjusters •
Shoulder belt height adjusters •
Side-guard door beams •

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES •
AUX REAR SUSPENSION GROUP -inc: stabilizer bars, aux rear springs •
BLACK VINYL FLOOR COVERING (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
BODY-SIDE MOLDINGS (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group) •
BONUS SNOW PLOW PREP PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •
DELUXE CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc:auto elect speed control, tilt steering column •
DUAL BRIGHT MANUAL 7" X 10" EXTERIOR MIRRORS •
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc: (6) Infinity speakers (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/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: (6) Infinity speakers (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER •
FLOOR CARPETING •
FOG LAMPS (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (N/A w/2C_ 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) *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: hood insulation pad, 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, woodgrain instrument panel bezel (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
LEATHER INTERIOR GROUP -inc: leather 40/20/40 split-back bench seat, travel convenience group, pwr 8-way driver seat, woodgrain instrument panel bezel (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
LIGHT GROUP -inc:passenger assist grab handle, overhead console w/map/reading lamps, full cloth headliner, time delay ignition key light, glove box/underhood lights •
PWR 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (REQ: R1__ or DP__ Seat) •
PWR 8-WAY DRIVER SEAT (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (REQ: R1__ or DP__ Seat) •
REAR SEAT DELETE (REQ: 2_A ST Quick-Order Pkg, TY__ Vinyl Seat) •
REAR UNDERSEAT STORAGE COMPARTMENT (N/A w/CKJ Floor Covering) •
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
SECURITY ALARM (REQ: GXM Keyless Entry, 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) •
SLIDING REAR WINDOW •
SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP -inc: color-keyed front /rear bumpers, color-keyed grille, rear quarter box "sport" decal (w/o 2C_ Powertrain -inc: fog lamps) (REQ: 2_G Laramie SLT Quick-Order Pkg) (REQ: P__ Monotone Paint) •
TACHOMETER •
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: Class IV trailer hitch receiver, adaptor plug, HD flasher •
TRAVEL CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: overhead console w/compass/temp/reading lamps, automatic day/night rearview mirror, dual lighted visors (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) HO 24-VALVE I6 CUMMINS 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 "MAGNUM" ENGINE •
HD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" ENGINE (STD) (N/A w/NAE California Emissions) •
LD 5.9L (360) MPI V8 "MAGNUM" ENGINE (REQ: NAE California Emissions) •
GVWR Options
BASE
10,500# GVWR (4500 front/7500 rear), springs (4500 front/7500 rear), axles (4500 front/ 7500 rear) (STD) •
10,500# GVWR (4850 front/7500 rear), springs (4850 front/7500 rear), axles (4850 front/ 7500 rear) (STD) •
11,000# 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, premium cloth 40/20/40 split-back bench seat, speed control, tilt steering wheel, pwr windows/door locks, Laramie SLT decor group, front bumper sight shields, light group, tachometer, floor carpeting,bodyside moldings *GROSS* •
LARAMIE SLT QUICK-ORDER SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* •
ST QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle only •
SEAT TYPE Options
BASE
DELUXE CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A ST Quick-Order Pkg) •
DELUXE CLOTH 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A ST Quick-Order Pkg) •
HD VINYL 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A ST Quick-Order Pkg, CF8 Seat Delete) •
HD VINYL 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT (STD) •
HD VINYL 40/20/40 DOUBLE SPLIT-BACK BENCH SEAT W/REAR FOLDING BENCH SEAT (STD) •
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
LT215/85R16E 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 ETC Engine) •

1998 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 215 @ 2700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 335 @ 3200
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 LT215/85R16E
Rear Tire Size LT215/85R16E
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)
Second Leg Room (in)
Second Shoulder Room (in)

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver/passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch
Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/center lap belt
Shoulder belt height adjusters
Side-guard door beams
Dual note electric horn
Driver/front passenger "Next Generation" air bags w/passenger on/off switch
Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/front/rear center lap belts, rear shoulder harness
Front shoulder belt height adjusters
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A