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2008 Dodge Dakota Laramie 2WD Ext Cab

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Extended Cab 6'7" Bed
14 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Extended Cab 6'7" Bed

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

4.7L/287

Fuel System:

SPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

290 @ - TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

320 @ - TBD -

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P265/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

P265/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

22.0

Wheelbase (in):

131.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

131.3" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3600

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2440

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1997

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

6010

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

10500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5800

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

580

Engine Order Code:

EVE

Trans Order Code:

DGQ

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.67/1.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.75

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.67

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

136

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3100

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating Hypoid

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3600

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Front Tire Order Code:

TXV

Rear Tire Order Code:

TXV

Spare Tire Order Code:

TBB

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2184

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2184

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

687

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

687

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

44.0

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.3 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.6 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard LH

Front Head Room (in):

39.6

Front Leg Room (in):

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.7

Front Hip Room (in):

54.9

Second Head Room (in):

36.5

Second Leg Room (in):

32.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.4

Second Hip Room (in):

56.9

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

218.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.7

Height, Overall (in):

68.7

Overhang, Front (in):

38.7

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

48.8

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

130.4

Cab to Axle (in):

39.3

Cab to End of Frame (in):

88.1

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

31.7

Frame Width, Rear (in):

37.7

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.0

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

78.8

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

59.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

45.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

17.6

Tailgate Width (in):

53.3

Cargo Volume (ft³):

46.6

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):

30.0

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