June 15, 2004

New Dodge Truck Blasts Out of the Earth at "Groundbreaking" Ceremony

 New 500-horsepower Viper-powered Truck Joins Ram Party

CHELSEA, Mich. - First the earth moved. And then ... a blur.

Dodge unleashed two new, leading Dodge Ram pickups today, as the all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon burst from the ground here at the DaimlerChrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds, followed immediately by the familiar rumble of Viper V-10 power as the new 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab raced into position as the newest member of the Ram and SRT families.

 

"Whether it's power, speed, torque or off-road prowess, Dodge Ram continues to lead the competition in every category," said Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO, Chrysler Group. "As the most capable off-road pickup on the planet, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon goes places no other pickup can, while the Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab hauls in more ways than one."

 

Before the ground shook, Dodge Ram was already the leading truck on the market with a lineup long on superlatives:

 

With the return of the new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon and the addition of the new 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab to the Chrysler Group family of performance vehicles, Dodge Ram adds to its impressive list of leadership claims:

 

"The impressive list of Dodge Ram leadership claims continues to expand," said Darryl Jackson, Vice President -- Dodge Marketing. "The Dodge Ram Power Wagon absolutely demolishes the competition in off-road capability, while the new Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab delivers convenience, capability and Viper performance in one incredible package.  The Dodge Ram family of trucks continues to dominate the competition across the board."

New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon

New for 2005, the big, bad Dodge Ram Power Wagon is back for the first time in 25 years. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon returns to the Dodge lineup as a new Dodge Ram Heavy Duty model, and debuts as the most capable off-road pickup on the planet.

Built for the road less traveled, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon legend is reborn with legendary HEMI power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built Warn 12,000-lb. winch. The Dodge Ram Power Wagon leaves the competition in its dust -- on- and off-road -- and follows a simple credo:  talk loudly and carry a big stick.

"The new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon lives up to its name," said Mike Donoughe, Vice President -- Body-on-Frame Product Team. "Dodge Power Wagon doesn't just beat the competition, it decimates them. There is simply no other pickup on the market that can touch the Dodge Ram Power Wagon's off-road prowess."

Based on the Dodge Ram 2500 and available in either Regular or Quad CabTM body styles, the new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon stands 80.6 inches tall and is distinguished by custom matte finish wheel flares, a large Power Wagon badge across the tailgate, custom 17 x 8-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and 33-inch BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A tires -- the tallest standard tires offered on a production pickup.

The 345-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum V-8 is the only available engine.

The 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon boasts best-in-class wheel articulation with new suspension designs. The front suspension uses a solid front axle with coil spring design, while the rear features a new single stage leaf design and uses unique, softer spring settings.

For serious off-roading capability, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon features new 4.56 gearing and Bilstein monotube high-pressure gas shock absorbers.

"The Dodge Ram Power Wagon goes where other pickups cannot, but without deteriorating the Ram Heavy Duty's ride or towing capability," said Donoughe. "The Power Wagon was built by off-roaders for off-roaders. One look at it -- and especially at the standard custom 12,000-lb. Warn winch -- lets you know that Power Wagon means business."

New 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab

If a Dodge Ram pickup -- complete with 500 horsepower courtesy of the Dodge Viper SRT-10 engine -- is good, a Viper-powered Ram with four doors is even better.

Following on the success of the Dodge Ram SRT-10 regular cab pickup, Dodge introduces the Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab, targeted directly at the truck enthusiast who wants SRT performance in a pickup with room for the family and towing capacity.

"We knew when we came out with the world's fastest production pickup that there would be customers who would want that same ultimate performance, but in a pickup that offered four-passenger seating and towing capability," said Dan Knott, Director -- Street and Racing Technology (SRT). "So, the question was, 'Can we create a more usable truck for the person who wants to haul more stuff, but is not willing to give up performance?' Our answer is the Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab:  a truck that is just as bad and bold in terms of performance, but a little more capable and versatile in terms of hauling."

Beginning with a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab as a starting point, SRT engineers worked their magic with the kind of goodies that have enthralled Dodge Ram SRT-10 owners from day one:  Viper V-10 power, a performance suspension, world-class brakes, bold performance styling and a race-inspired interior.

The only logical choice to power the world's ultimate performance four-door pickup:  the 8.3-liter Dodge Viper V-10 engine, unleashing 500 horsepower and 525 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is backed up by a four-speed automatic transmission -- a 48RE gearbox, specially adapted from a diesel engine application for its ability to handle monster amounts of torque. A heavy-duty torque converter, custom transmission calibration and two-piece drive shaft were also specifically chosen for overall powertrain integrity and performance. Additionally, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab was fitted with a 4.56 gear ratio to improve launch feel, low-end acceleration and towing capability of up to 7,500 pounds.

While brute power and straight-line performance are high on the list of any performance enthusiast, every SRT vehicle must also perform throughout a dynamic range -- from neighborhood grocery runs to blasts through twisting and winding roads.

To give the Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab the right balance and poise through a wide variety of driving scenarios, SRT engineers began with a fully hydroformed frame as the basis for strength and rigidity. From there, the Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab was fitted with fully-tuned front and rear strut and spring assemblies.  Up front, modified steering and independent front suspension carry the load, while in the rear, axle snubbers, performance-tuned springs and Bilstein monotube shocks keep things firmly planted through the corners.

Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab's braking system was designed by SRT engineers, utilizing heavy-duty Dodge Ram components and unique four-pot opposed-piston calipers that are new for 2005. A three channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) actuates new custom red brake calipers up front that grip 15-inch rotors, and in the rear, modified heavy-duty red calipers grip 14-inch rotors. Front brakes are cooled with air ducted from the front fascia to reduce heat build-up.

Featuring cues reminiscent of Dodge's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ram -- such as the deep front fascia equipped with a wind splitter, signature cross-hair grille and sculpted sides -- the Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab features a unique hood with a fully functional air intake that provides added bay cooling. A body-color aluminum tonneau cover, outfitted with a unique spoiler for aerodynamic balance, is standard. 

Performance cues inside the Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab include the Viper-like pushbutton starter, race-inspired, grippy and heavily bolstered seats, a leather-wrapped carbon fiber-patterned steering wheel and brushed metal accents on the instrument panel and door trim panels.

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2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Specifications

 

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Styles                                                             Regular Cab and Quad Cab Short Box

Assembly Plants                                                          Saltillo, Mexico and St. Louis, Missouri

EPA Vehicle Class                                                                                         Standard Pickup

 

ENGINE: 5.7-LITER HEMI® MAGNUM V-8

Availability                                                                                                                        Std.

Type and Description                                               Eight cylinders, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement                                                                                    343 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke                                                                                  3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)

Valve System                                                                    Pushrod-operated overhead valves,

                                                                         16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers

Fuel Injection                                                         Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction                           Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio                                                                                                          9.6:1

Power (SAE net)                                             345 bhp (257 kW) @ 5400 rpm, (58.4 bhp/L)

Torque (SAE Net)                                                            375 lb.-ft. (509 Nm) @ 4200 rpm

Max. Engine Speed                                                                                                  5800 rpm

Fuel Requirement                           Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2recommended, Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2acceptable

Oil Capacity                                                                                                          7 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity                                                                                           18.7 qt. (17.7L)

Emission Control                                                                       Three-way catalytic converter, electronic EGR and internal engine features(a)

 

(a) Meets SULEV 1 emissions requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont. Meets Tier 2 Bin 10C emissions in the other states.

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator

    Availability                                                                                                            Standard

    Rating                                                                                                                   160-amp

Battery

    Availability                                                                                                            Standard

    Description                                                              Group 65, maintenance-free, 750 CCA

 

TRANSMISSION: 5-45RFEAUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED

Availability                                                                                                                 Optional

Description                                                   Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch

Gear Ratios

    1st                                                                                                                                 3.0

    2nd                                                                                              upshift; 1.50kick-down

    3rd                                                                                                                                1.0

    4th                                                                                                                               0.75

    5th                                                                                                                               0.67

Overall Top Gear                                                                               3.06 with 4.56 axle ratio

 

TRANSMISSION: G56-MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE (LATE AVAILABILITY)

Availability                                   Standard with 5.9L high-output diesel and 5.7L V-8 engines

Description                                                                                        Synchronized in all gears

Gear Ratios

    1st                                                                                                                               6.29

    2nd                                                                                                                              3.48

    3rd                                                                                                                              2.10

    4th                                                                                                                               1.38

    5th                                                                                                                               1.00

    6th                                                                                                                               0.79

    Reverse                                                                                                                       5.74

 

TRANSFER CASES: NV271

Availability                                                                                                                Standard

Type                                                                                                                         Part-time

Operating Modes                                                         2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low

Shift Mechanism                                                                                           NV271manual

Low-Range Ratio                                                                                                             2.72

Center Differential                                                                                                           None

 

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Quad Cab

Wheelbase                                                                                                                     140.5

Track, Front                                                                                                                    69.5

Track, Rear                                                                                                                     68.5

Overall Length                                                                                                               227.7

Overall Width                                                                                                                  79.8

Overall Height                                                                                                                  80.6

Tailgate Load Height                                                                                                        36.3

Ground Clearance

    Front axle                                                                                                                      8.4

    Rear axle                                                                                                                       8.3

Approach Angle                                                                                                                35°

Ramp Breakover Angle                                                                                                  25.5°

Departure Angle                                                                                                             26.5°

Frontal Area, sq. ft.                                                                                                          35.4

Drag Coefficient                                                                                                                 

Fuel Tank, gal. (L)                                                                                                     34 (128)

Regular Cab

Wheelbase                                                                                                                     140.5

Track, Front                                                                                                                    69.5

Track, Rear                                                                                                                     68.5

Overall Length                                                                                                               229.7

Overall Width                                                                                                                  79.5

Overall Height                                                                                                                  80.6

Tailgate Load Height                                                                                                        36.3

Ground Clearance

    Front axle                                                                                                                      8.4

    Rear axle                                                                                                                       8.3

Approach Angle                                                                                                                35°

Ramp Breakover Angle                                                                                                  25.5°

Departure Angle                                                                                                             26.5°

Frontal Area, sq. ft.                                                                                                          35.4

Drag Coefficient                                                                                                                 

Fuel Tank, gal. (L)                                                                                                     35 (132)

 

CARGO BOX                                                                                                                        Quad Cab       Regular Cab

Nominal Box Size                                                      6 ft., 3 in.                                         8 ft.

SAE Volume                                      60.9 cu. ft. (1.723 cu. m)        74.9 cu. ft. (2.121 cu. m)

Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed                          76.3 (1938.3)                         98.3 (2497.1)

Cargo Width                                                       70.2 (1783.9)                            66.4 (1687)

Distance between Wheelhouses                              51.0 (1295)                            51.0 (1295)

Depth                                                                   20.2 (514.0)                           20.2 (514.0)

Tailgate Opening Width                                       60.6 (1538.0)                         60.6 (1538.0)

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

                                                                               Quad Cab                         Regular Cab

Seating Capacity, F/R                                                          3/3                                        3/

Front

    Head room                                                        40.8 (1037)                            40.9 (1040)

    Leg room                                                           41.0 (1041)                            41.0 (1041)

    Shoulder room                                                   67.0 (1702)                         67.1 (1705.6)

    Hip room                                                        64.9 (1648.2)                         64.9 (1648.2)

    Seat travel                                                              9.0 (229)                                9.0 (229)

    Recliner range                                                                 45°                                         45°

Rear

    Head room                                                        40.0 (1015)                                          

    Leg room                                                        36.7 (1648.2)                                          

    Shoulder room                                                   66.7 (1094)                                          

    Hip room                                                           64.6 (1640)                                          

    Knee clearance                                                     1.1 (28.4)                                          

Interior Volume

    Front                                                                 64.92 cu. ft.                              65.2 cu. ft.

    Rear                                                                    56.7 cu. ft.                                          

 

BODY AND CHASSIS

Layout                                                Longitudinal, front engine; Hotchkiss drive, transfer case

Construction                                  Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box

 

SUSPENSION

Front                                                               Live axle, Quadra Link leading arms, track bar, coil springs, electric disconnecting stabilizer bar, gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers

Rear                                                                                    Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs, gas-charged Bilstein monotube shock absorbers

STEERING

Model                                                                    Quad Cab                         Regular Cab

Overall Ratio                                                                  13.4:1                                     13.4:1

Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock                                   2.75                                        2.75

Turning Diameter (Curb to Curb)(a)                 48.9 ft. (14.9 m)                     48.9 ft. (14.9 m)

 

BRAKES

Front

    Size and Type                                                                               13.9 x 1.26 (353 x 35.5) vented disc with 2 x 2.20 (2 x 56) twin-piston sliding caliper and ABS

    Swept Area                                                                               313.2 sq. in. (2021 sq. cm)

Rear

    Size and Type                                           13.9 x 1.18 (352.5 x 30) sliding caliper and ABS

    Swept Area                                                                               309.6 sq. in. (1997 sq. cm)

Power Assist Type                                                                        Tandem diaphragm vacuum  

 

2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Specifications

 

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style                                                                 Quad Cab Ultimate Performance Pickup

Assembly Plant                                                                                                Saltillo, Mexico

EPA Vehicle Class                                                                                                Light Truck

 

ENGINE

Availability                                                    Quad Cab and Regular Cab Performance Pickup

Type and Description                                          10-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement                                                                                                8.3L (505 cu. in.)

Bore x Stroke                                                                              4.03 x 3.96 (102.4 x 100.6)

Valve System                                                        OHV, 20 valves, roller-type hydraulic lifters

Fuel Injection                                                                         Sequential, multi-port, electronic

Construction                           Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy heads

Compression Ratio                                                                                                          9.6:1

Power (SAE net)                                           500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter)

Torque (SAE net)                                                              525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm @ 4200 rpm)

Max. Engine Speed                                                                                                  5500 rpm

Fuel Requirement                                                      Unleaded premium91 octane (R+M)/2

Oil Capacity                                                                                                     10.5 qt. (9.9L)

Coolant Capacity                                                                                           12.8 qt. (11.9L)

Emission Controls                                                             Four three-way catalytic converters,

                                                                    heated oxygen sensors, engine internal features(a)

 

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator                                                                                                                 136-amp

Battery                                                                        Group 65, low-maintenance, 600 CCA

 

TRANSMISSION

Description                                                                                                    Automatic 48RE

Gear Ratios

      1st                                                                                                                             2.45

      2nd                                                                                                                            1.45

      3rd                                                                                                                              1.0

      4th                                                                                                                             0.69

Axle Ratio                                                                                                                        4.56

Overall Top Gear                                                                                                             3.15

 

FINAL DRIVE

Description                                                                                                      Dana Super-60

(a) Meets Tier 1 standards in all 50 states.

 

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Wheelbase                                                                                                                     140.5

Track, Front                                                                                                                    68.0

Track, Rear                                                                                                                     67.4

Overall Length                                                                                                               227.7

Overall Width                                                                                                                  79.9

Overall Height                                                                                                                  74.7

Tailgate Load Height                                                                                                        33.7

Ground Clearance

    Approach angle                                                                                               16.5 degrees

    Ramp breakover angle                                                                                     21.1 degrees

    Departure angle                                                                                               25.0 degrees

Curb Weight (estimated)                                                                                                 5450

Frontal Area                                                                                                           34.6 sq. ft.

Drag Coefficient                                                                                                               0.45

Fuel Tank Capacity                                                                                                       26 gal.

 

CARGO BOX

Nominal Box Size                                                                                                              6.3

SAE Volume                                                                                      57.7 cu. ft. (1.62 cu. m)

Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed                                                                           75.9 (1928)

Cargo Width                                                                                                        66.4 (1687)

Distance Between Wheelhouses                                                                            51.0 (1295)

Depth                                                                                                                     20.2 (512)

Tailgate Opening Width 63.5 1612)

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity                                                                                                                2/2

Front

    Head room                                                                                                       40.8 (1037)

    Leg room                                                                                                         41.0 (1041)

    Shoulder room                                                                                                  67.0 (1702)

    Hip room                                                                                                          64.6 (1640)

    Seat travel                                                                                                                      9.0

Interior Volume

    Front                                                                                                                64.92 cu. ft.

    Rear                                                                                                                                     56.18 cu. ft.

(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.

 

BODY

Layout                                                                     Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive

Construction                                  Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box

 

SUSPENSION

Front                         Upper and lower A arm, performance-tuned strut and spring assembly, Bilstein mono-tube shock absorbers, performance-tuned stabilizer bar

Rear                         Live axle, performance-tuned strut and spring assembly, Bilstein mono-tube shock absorbers

 

STEERING

Overall Ratio                                                                                                                 15.4:1

Turning Diameter                                                                                           45.7 ft. (13.9 m)

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)                                                                                              3.0

 

TIRES

Manufacturer and Model                                                                          Pirelli Scorpion Zero

Size and Type                                                                                                     305/40YR22

 

WHEELS

Type and Material                                                        "Viper-style polished forged aluminum

Size                                                                                                                        22 x 10 in.

 

BRAKES

Description               Performance Antilock four-wheel brakes FMVSS 135 brake certification

Front

    Size and type                                                                             380 x 35.5 mm vented disc

    Swept area

Rear

    Size and type                                                                             350 x 30.0 mm vented disc

    Swept area

Power Assist Type                                                                                            Vacuum assist

 

 

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New Dodge Trucks Star at DaimlerChrysler Groundbreaking - Chelsea, Mich. -- June 15, 2004 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche celebrates the introduction of the all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon, left, and the 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab Viper-powered truck at the DaimleerChrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds today.

 

2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab Viper-powered truck. Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche looks on after introducing the 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab at DaimlerChrysler's Chelsea Proving Grounds today. The 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab is the fastest, most powerful four-door production pickup on the planet, offering enthusiasts ultimate performance coupled with extraordinary convenience and utility. Powered by the 500-horespower 8.3-liter Dodge Viper V-10 engine and boasting towing capability of up to 7,500 pounds, the new 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab is targeted directly at the truck enthusiast who wants SRT performance in a pickup with room for the family and towing capacity.

 

New Dodge Truck Blasts Out of the Earth at "Groundbreaking" Ceremony. Chelsea, Mich. -- June 15, 2004 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche celebrates the introduction of the all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon, seconds after the truck burst from the earth at the DaimlerChrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds today. Returning to the Dodge lineup after 25 years, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the most capable off-road production pickup ever created. Available in either Regular or Quad Cab™ body styles, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon is reborn with legendary HEMI® power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built 12,000-lb. winch.

 

All-New 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon Blasts Out of the Earth at "Groundbreaking" Ceremony. Chelsea, Mich. -- June 15, 2004 -- Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche "breaks ground" as the all-new 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon bursts from the earth at the DaimlerChrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds today. Returning to the Dodge lineup after 25 years, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the most capable off-road production pickup ever created. Available in either Regular or Quad Cab™ body styles, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon is reborn with legendary HEMI® power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built 12,000-lb. winch.

 

2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab - Viper-powered truck. The 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab is the fastest, most powerful four-door production pickup on the planet, offering enthusiasts ultimate performance coupled with extraordinary convenience and utility. Powered by the 500-horespower 8.3-liter Dodge Viper V-10 engine and boasting towing capability of up to 7,500 pounds, the new 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Quad Cab is targeted directly at the truck enthusiast who wants SRT performance in a pickup with room for the family and towing capacity.

 

2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon - Returning to the Dodge lineup after 25 years, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the most capable off-road production pickup ever created. Available in either Regular or Quad Cab™ body styles, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon is reborn with legendary HEMI® power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built 12,000-lb. winch.

 

2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon - Returning to the Dodge lineup after 25 years, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the most capable off-road production pickup ever created. Available in either Regular or Quad Cab™ body styles, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon is reborn with legendary HEMI® power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built 12,000-lb. winch.

 

2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon - Returning to the Dodge lineup after 25 years, the 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon is the most capable off-road production pickup ever created. Available in either Regular or Quad Cab™ body styles, the Dodge Ram Power Wagon is reborn with legendary HEMI® power, class-exclusive electric locking front and rear differentials, a class-exclusive electronic disconnecting front sway bar and a custom-built 12,000-lb. winch.

 

Legendary Dodge Ram Power Wagon Returns

William's 1949 Dodge Power Wagon