RAM TRUCK 1500 2014, Catalog

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neW. CLaSS-exCLUSIve
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[1]
2500
the fIve-LInK COIL SPRIng ReaR SUSPenSIOn
neW. CLaSS-exCLUSIve
:
[1]
2500
the avaILabLe aUtO-LeveL ReaR aIR SUSPenSIOn SYStem
*
IT’S THe FIRST-oF-ITS-KINd ReaR SuSPeNSIoN FoR a HeaVY-duTY PICKuP and it’s the
standard for ram 2500 models. the class-exclusive [1] five-link coil spring rear suspension
features unique, multirate coil springs and heavy-duty fixed-displacement twin-tube shock
absorbers; both are placed in a more outboard position that optimizes performance and
minimizes noise/vibration. a huge 11.5-inch solid rear axle rounds it out for exceptional
handling, especially when carrying heavy loads.
THe New aVaIlable auTo-leVel ReaR aIR SuSPeNSIoN SYSTeM* FoR RaM 2500 is based on the
available active-level tm Four-corner air Suspension System introduced by ram 1500, here in an
operator-selectable two-mode configuration to accommodate the higher GcWrs of the weight class.
PAYLOAD MODE
provides a level
load profile by monitoring ride
heights on both sides of the vehicle,
adjusting for shifts in load or
changes in road surfaces.
TRAILER/TOW MODE
lowers the rear suspension about an inch,
keeping an even alignment between the hitch and trailer tongue for
a level load and a parallel, level relationship between the vehicle
and trailer. the “rake” from pickup front end to rear of the trailer
remains consistent, ensuring level ride and handling with superb
towing and hauling characteristics.
neW. CLaSS-exCLUSIve
:
[1]
3500
the avaILabLe aUtO-LeveL ReaR aIR SUSPenSIOn SYStem
*
Class-pioneering, the available new
Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension
System* for 2014 Ram 3500 models
adapts the technology introduced by
Ram 1500 with its class-exclusive
[2]
available Active-Level TM Four-Corner Air
Suspension System—here in a two-mode
Rear Air Suspension System engineered
for the higher GCWRs expected from
Ram heavy Duty 3500.
The engineering employed by Ram 3500
SRW and DRW models is specific to
the task: a single leaf spring replaces
the multi-leaf spring, with air springs
mounted on top of the axle; additional
links on each side of the rear axle allow
the air springs and leaf springs to work
in tandem for load carrying—with yet
further support from the links. As with Ram 2500, the two driver-
selectable modes help improve payload
and towing control.
† In Payload Mode,
the system continually monitors ride
heights on both sides of the vehicle
and adjusts for load shifting or changes
in road surfaces; a level load—even
under groaning hauling assignments—
is assured.
In the Trailer/Tow Mode, the system
lowers the rear suspension (about
an inch) for even alignment between
the hitch and trailer tongue; Trailer/
Tow ensures a level load and creates a
parallel, level relationship between the
vehicle and trailer—for an even “rake”
from the front of the pickup through
the rear of the trailer.
*late availability. † When properly equipped.