Ram 1500
2009–18 4x4
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the 1500, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Stock tireP265/70R1731.6 in tall
Axle ratio3.21–3.92Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio48.7:1Best trim: 3.6L Pentastar V6, 8-speed (2013-18)
Angles20.5 · 16.6 · 25.4°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance10 in8.6 to 10 in by trim
Highway mpg21EPA
Tire upgrades, worked out
ST/SLT 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, 5-speed auto (2009-12), 3.55s, from P265/70R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +0.6 in | 63 mph | 1,589 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,575 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,575 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,572 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,536 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +1.4 in | 60 mph | 1,512 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.7 in | 59 mph | 1,485 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.7 in | 59 mph | 1,485 | 3.92 | Open → |
| 37x11.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.7 in | 56 mph | 1,405 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.7 in | 56 mph | 1,405 | 4.1 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,644 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
7 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/SLT 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, 5-speed auto (2009-12) | P265/70R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 20.5 · 16.6 · 25.4 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| TRX4 Off-Road (2009-12) | LT275/70R17 | 5-speed automatic | 3.92 | 20.5 · 16.6 · 25.4 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| Tradesman/SLT 5.7L HEMI, 6-speed auto (2013-18) | P265/70R17 | 6-speed automatic | 3.21 / 3.55 / 3.92 | 17.8 · 20.5 · 24.7 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| 3.6L Pentastar V6, 8-speed (2013-18) | P265/70R17 | 8-speed automatic | 3.21 / 3.55 / 3.92 | 17.8 · 20.5 · 24.7 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| Big Horn/Laramie 5.7L HEMI 8-speed, 20-in. wheels (2013-18) | P275/60R20 | 8-speed automatic | 3.21 / 3.92 | 19.8 · 20.6 · 25.5 | 9.4 in | Use → |
| EcoDiesel 3.0L V6 8-speed (2014-18) | P265/70R17 | 8-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.92 | 17.8 · 20.5 · 24.7 | 8.6 in | Use → |
| Rebel, air suspension at normal ride height (2015-18) | 285/70R17 | 8-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic | 3.92 | 23.8 · 23.6 · 21.9 | 10.0 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 140.5 in
- Front overhang
- 40 in
- Rear overhang
- 48.4 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- 285/70R17, LT275/70R17, P265/70R17, P275/60R20
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed automatic (545RFE)
- 3 · 1.67 · 1 · 0.75 · 0.67
- 6-speed automatic (65RFE)
- 3 · 1.67 · 1.5 · 1 · 0.75 · 0.67
- 8-speed automatic (845RE / ZF 8HP45)
- 4.71 · 3.14 · 2.1 · 1.67 · 1.29 · 1 · 0.84 · 0.67
- 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP70)
- 4.71 · 3.14 · 2.1 · 1.67 · 1.29 · 1 · 0.84 · 0.67
- Low range, nv243
- 2.72:1
- Low range, nv246
- 2.72:1
- Low range, bw4444
- 2.64:1
- Low range, bw4445
- 2.64:1
Axles
- Front
- ZF 215 mm (8.46 in) IFS front
- Rear
- Chrysler C235 (9.25 in)
- 3.21 ratio
- Tradesman/SLT 5.7L HEMI, 6-speed auto (2013-18), 3.6L Pentastar V6, 8-speed (2013-18), Big Horn/Laramie 5.7L HEMI 8-speed, 20-in. wheels (2013-18)
- 3.55 ratio
- ST/SLT 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, 5-speed auto (2009-12), Tradesman/SLT 5.7L HEMI, 6-speed auto (2013-18), 3.6L Pentastar V6, 8-speed (2013-18), EcoDiesel 3.0L V6 8-speed (2014-18)
- 3.92 ratio
- ST/SLT 4.7L or 5.7L HEMI, 5-speed auto (2009-12), TRX4 Off-Road (2009-12), Tradesman/SLT 5.7L HEMI, 6-speed auto (2013-18), 3.6L Pentastar V6, 8-speed (2013-18), Big Horn/Laramie 5.7L HEMI 8-speed, 20-in. wheels (2013-18), EcoDiesel 3.0L V6 8-speed (2014-18), Rebel, air suspension at normal ride height (2015-18)
- Ratios made for it
- 3.92 · 4.1 · 4.56 · 4.88
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 13.23 in, 336 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 60.2 mm
- Rear rotor
- 13.86 in, 352 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, coilovers
- Rear
- 5-link (4 links plus track bar), coil springs; air optional from 2013
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 21 mpg
- Rated years
- 2009–2018, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- Baer Extreme+ 15 in front brake system 4141022+16% brake torque13.2 → 15.0 in rotor · 6-piston · 19 in wheels or biggerNo price shown on the Baer page.
Aftermarket bumpers
17 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this 1500 sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- Addictive Desert Designs 2013-2018 RAM 1500 Stealth Fighter Front Bumper | Heritage$1,999
- ARB Summit Winch Front Bumper 3452040B 2009-2021 Dodge Ram 1500$3,077 · winch ready
- Body Armor 4x4 2013-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 Eco Series Front Bumper$1,000
- Coastal Offroad 4th Gen Dodge Ram 1500 Front Bumper Kit$775
- Fab Fours Red Steel DR13-RS2462-1 Dodge Ram 1500 2013-2018 Front Bumper Winch Ready Pre-Runner Guard125 lb · $1,370 · winch ready
- Iron Bull Bumpers Iron Bull Custom Front Bumper 2009-2012 Ram 1500 #58$2,599
- Ironman 4x4 Raid Front Bumper Kit for Ram 1500 Classic (2019+)143 lb · $1,399 · winch ready
- Ranch Hand FSD13HBL1 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 Summit Series Front Bumper$1,868
- Road Armor Stealth Front Winch Bumper - Texture Black 2013-2018 RAM 1500$2,642 · winch ready
- Westin 58-41025 Ram 1500 2013-2018 Pro-Mod Front Bumper Non-Winch$1,374
Rear 7
- Body Armor 4x4 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 Eco Series Rear Bumper Fits Dual Rear Exhaust Only$1,000
- Coastal Offroad 4th Gen Dodge Ram 1500 High Clearance Rear Bumper Kit$712
- DV8 Offroad Dodge Ram 1500 2013-2018 Rear Bumper RBDR1-01$965
- Fab Fours Vengeance Rear Bumper 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 DR09-E2951-165 lb · $1,570
- Ranch Hand SBD09HBLSLE 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Series Back Bumper$1,106
- Road Armor Stealth Rear Winch Bumper - Texture Black 2009-2018 RAM 1500 Rebel$1,899 · winch ready
- Westin 58-341175 Dodge Ram 1500 2009-2018 HDX Bandit Rear Bumper Black Finish$1,087
Every calculator, set up for the 1500
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the 1500 ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.