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2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

Here is some more information I found taken from the DC media site. I think some of it has been posted before, but some may be new. Also, I posted the 1500 changes because probably some of the features will apply to the HD's.

2004 RAM 1500 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

POWERTRAIN

• Full-time AWD electric shift optional on Laramie and SLT
• Tow/haul mode offered on light duty models with automatic transmission
• Flexible fuel version of 4.7-liter engine available to fleet customers
• Optional larger 34-gallon fuel tank on 1500 Quad Cab with standard bed
• The 5.7-liter HEMI Magnum receives exhaust gas recirculation for improved efficiency

EXTERIOR

• New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red
• Fixed side steps optional (available January 2004)
• New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard on Quad Cab
• Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie
• Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard
• Body-color side moldings now standard with Sport appearance group
• Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie
• NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

INTERIOR

• New available Navigation Radio with 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM Stereo, CD player, 11 speakers, 240-watt amplifier and DVD-based navigation system
• U-Connect hands-free cellular capability (Bluetooth™)
• Satin Silver door and instrument panel bezels for Laramie
• Laramie model features new seat appearance, with unique leather seat design with high-contrast color seat inserts
• Laramie Light Package (includes ash receiver, cup holder, vanity mirror lamps for driver and passenger, glove box lighting, switchable dome lamp and electrochromic rearview mirror)


2004 RAM 2500/3500 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

MODELS

• Box-off model available

POWERTRAIN

• Tow/haul mode included with models with automatic transmission
• New 48RE four-speed automatic transmission with Standard and High Output Cummins diesel engines

EXTERIOR

• New exterior color: Deep Molten Red replaces Garnet Red
• Fixed side steps (available January 2004)
• New adjustable rear seat outboard head restraints standard
• Chrome bodyside moldings standard for Laramie
• Chrome surround grille with chrome billet inserts for Laramie standard
• Heated mirrors optional on SLT and Laramie
• Chrome-clad wheels now standard on Laramie

INTERIOR

• New available Navigation Radio with 4.9-inch full-color display, AM/FM Stereo, CD player and DVD-based navigation system
• UConnect hands-free cellular capability (Bluetooth™)
• Silver door and instrument panel bezels offer new Laramie seat appearance

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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Re:2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

Great info!

CRAP! I want the head restraints for my rear seats! Is that UConnect built in automatically regardless of radio selection? That would be nice also.

NEW 48RE? Is this just the E-brake friendly modifications?
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Old Aug 6, 2003 | 09:24 PM
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Re:2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

Ditto great info! Tow Haul mode sounds good as long as it doesn't hunt around too much.
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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Re:2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

Do you think the Tow/Haul mode is just a software upgrade on the 2500/3500 diesel trucks?

Thoughts...

Frank
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Re:2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

It's probably just a relabel of the overdrive lockout button.

I bet it will use that same button though and the overdrive lockout will be gone. At least that is exactly what Ford did.

I thought I read somewhere that the tow/haul mode was for manual trannies only though. Although that doesn't make sense either. ???
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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Re:2004 Info Taken from the DC Media Site

I had a GM Truck before I saw the light, The TowHaul mode would make the truck sift at a higher RPM's and shift a little Harder.
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