Dodge Ram 2500 (Heavy Duty Pickup 1981-Current)

Product Overview & Specifications

• In Stock, Multi-Generation Coverage 1981-Current
• Free Shipping to All 50 States, 3-7 Business Day Transit
• Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Pickup 1981-Current 5 generations
• 3/4-Ton Heavy Duty Positioning Above Ram 1500, below Ram 3500
• Generations:
• 1st Gen 1981-1993 Dodge Ram 250 square body
• 2nd Gen 1994-2002 Big rig styling redesign
• 3rd Gen 2003-2009 Hemi V8 introduction
• 4th Gen 2010-2018 Ram separate brand 2010+
• 5th Gen 2019-Present New platform
• Brand History:
• Dodge Brand 1900+ Founded by Dodge Brothers
• Ram Identity 1981+ Heavy-duty pickup branding
• Ram Separate Brand 2010+ Chrysler restructuring
• Engines:
• 318/360 LA V8 1st gen LA-Series era
• 5.2L/5.9L Magnum V8 1992+ MPFI
• 5.7L Hemi V8 (2003+) Modern Hemi era
• 6.4L Hemi V8 (2014+) Heavy-duty Hemi
• 5.9L Cummins 6BT 12V Diesel Legendary 1989-1998
• 5.9L Cummins ISB 24V Diesel 1998-2007
• 6.7L Cummins Diesel Modern 2007+
• Transmissions:
• 727 TorqueFlite 1st gen 3-speed
• A518/46RE/46RH 4-Speed Heavy Duty Workhorse 1980s-2000s
• 47RE/48RE Heavy Duty Diesel era
• 68RFE 6-Speed Modern Cummins 6.7L
• Aisin AS69RC 6-Speed Heavy duty option
• NV4500/NV5600/G56 Manuals Manual no NSS needed
• Body Styles:
• Regular Cab, Quad Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab
• Beds 6.4 ft Standard, 8 ft Long
• Trim Levels:
• ST/SLT/Big Horn/Laramie/Limited/Power Wagon
• Switch Function:
• Park/Neutral Detection via Linkage
• Starter Circuit Control (Safety)
• Backup Lights Activation
• PCM Range Signal (Modern)
• Common Failure Modes:
• Electrical Contact Wear (Most Common)
• Misadjustment
• Water Intrusion
• Failed Electrical Connector
• Electrical Tested Before Shipping
• Mounting Bolts Verified
• Donor Vehicle Disclosed
• 100% Inspection Before Every Order Ships
• Good Salvage Donor Pool (Multi-Generation Production)
• 15 Day Replacement Warranty
• Safety Component – Professional Installation Recommended