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Old 04-27-2012, 06:24 PM
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Need help ASAP!! GCVW for '08 3500

I am trying to find what the gross combined weight is for my truck. I am having absolutely no luck on the internet, best I can find is for an '04. Anyone know or help?? I am due to renew my registration and need it bumped up to the max.
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00 - Vehicle Data/Vehicle Information/Vehicle Identification Number/Description
DESCRIPTION


VIN LOCATION
1 - DASH PANEL
2 - VIN CODE PLATE

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate (2) is located on the lower windshield fence near the left a-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.

The VIN is also imprinted on the:

Body Code Plate.
Equipment Identification Plate.
Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
Frame rail.

To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.


POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
2 Make D = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type 2 = Incomplete Vehicle With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
2 = Incomplete With Side Airbag
3 = Truck With Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
6 = Incomplete Vehicle Less Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
7 = Truck Type Vin Indicator Less Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS)
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating H = 6,001-7,000 lbs. (2722 - 3175 KG)
J = 7,001-8,000 lbs. (3176 - 3628 KG)
K = 8,001-9,000 lbs. (3629 - 4082 KG)
L = 9,001-10,000 lbs. (4083 - 4535 KG)
M = 10,001-14,000 lbs. (4536 - 6350 KG)
W = Incomplete Vehicles With Hydraulic Brakes
5 Vehicle Line A = Ram Pickup (1500) Light Duty (4x2)
U = Ram Pickup (1500) Light Duty (4x4)
R = Ram Pickup (1500/2500) Heavy Duty (4x2)
S = Ram Pickup (1500/2500) Heavy Duty (4x4)
L = Ram Pickup (3500) Heavy Duty (4x2)
X = Ram Pickup (3500) Heavy Duty (4x4)
G = Ram Chassis Cab (3500) (4x2)
H = Ram Chassis Cab (3500) (4x4)
N = Ram Cab Chassis (4000) (4x2)
3 = Ram Cab Chassis (4000) (4X4)
5 = Ram Pickup (1500) (4X2)
C = Ram Cab Chassis (4500/5500) (4x2)
D = Ram Cab Chassis (4500/5500) (4x4)
6 Series 1 = 1500 Job Rated
2 = 2500 Job Rated
3 = 3500 Job Rated Less Sales Code "WLA" = Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 Job Rated With Sales Code "WLA" = Dual Rear Wheels
5 = 4000 Job Rated With Sales Code "WLA" = Dual Rear Wheels
6 = 4500 Job Rated With Sales Code “WLA” = Dual Rear Wheels
7 = 5500 Job Rated With Sales Code “WLA” = Dual Rear Wheels
7 Body Style 6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
9 = Mega Cab Ram Pickup
8 Engine K = 3.7L V6 CYL Magnum Gasoline
N = 4.7L V8 CYL Gasoline
D = 5.7L V8 CYL Magnum Gasoline SMPI
2 = 5.7L V8 CYL HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline
C = 5.9L I6 CYL Turbo Diesel High Output
A = 6.7L I6 CYL Cummins Turbo Diesel
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 8 = 2008
11 Plant Location S = Warren Truck Assembly
G = Saltillo
J = St. Louis (North)
12 – 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
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i believe GCVW is 21000 for the dually
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Mines a SRW 2500 and I think it's 20,000lbs. That VIN chart is missing something.
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http://www.rambodybuilder.com/2008/d...mlupseries.pdf
Check this out find your vehicle
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