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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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2013 HD changes

It is my understanding next month we will be able to order a 2013 model Ram HD.

I hear they are adding Urea Injections. I have also hear rumors they are increasing HP and maybe changing the hood.

Has anyone heard anything credible about changes coming?
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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Yup

The last two digits of the year designation will go from "12" to "13"



I have seen speculation that a new/updated front suspension is forth coming.

I would also figure the center stack from the 1500, and the huge 8" touchscreen radio for the upper end models.

Probably a new color or two.

And also speculation of the 6.4 Hemi making its way into the trucks.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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According to allpar:
-5500 Long hauler concept might become reality.
-DEF exemption ends. Fill-er up....

According to pickuptrucks.com the revised (2013 1500) interior, new grill and projector style headlights and possible air-ride suspension won't show up until 2014.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Broadcasting live right now....
Will be available ist Q 2013. Will have DEF. Will have new front suspension. Will have best in class torque, HP and, and towing capacity.
New Headlights, oil change intervals at 15L. New rear suspension.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Looks like the HO will have 385HP 850 with the Aisin 6 speed, 370/800 standard, def,increase of 10% in fuel mileage,i will be interested as they are finally upgrading the frame etc and GVWR WHICH I NEED.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Looks like the HO will have 385HP 850 with the Aisin 6 speed, 370/800 standard, def,increase of 10% in fuel mileage,i will be interested as they are finally upgrading the frame etc and GVWR WHICH I NEED.
They said best in class payload and towing. New front and rear suspension.

Sounds hot. Will be ordering one as soon as I can...
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Funny they are using the Aisin in the HO trucks.

Good to see they kept the handshaker.


I WILL NOT be purchasing anytime soon.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Wow! BIG changes on the way!! Too many to list! Sounds like they've really been listening to the customers, read all about it here: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/09...003500-hd.html

Maybe all this news is related to the email I just got from my dealer advertising "up to" $14k* off sticker on remaining 2012s.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Everyone owes me a round of thanks. Once I buy a vehicle the auto makers usually one up me with the very next model year. Oh well, I still love my new truck and it's head and shoulders above my 04.5 lol
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Noticed in the picts of the 2013s they have Firestone tires- wonder if they ditched Michelin?
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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I heard about a month ago they will build the 2012 right up to the end of the year and 2013 won't be available until Jan 2013.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Man....

Not that it effects me but,

A big ole huge thumbs down, sneer, and a loud BOOOOOOOO...

Industry first traction control on a dually. Give me a break!
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Man....

Not that it effects me but,

A big ole huge thumbs down, sneer, and a loud BOOOOOOOO...

Industry first traction control on a dually. Give me a break!
I'm sure you'd find a way to defeat that too....
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake Clark
Man....

Not that it effects me but,

A big ole huge thumbs down, sneer, and a loud BOOOOOOOO...

Industry first traction control on a dually. Give me a break!
You lost me. Why the thumbs down?
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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They should have a button to turn the traction control off anyway. Everyone I have seen does.
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