Spy Shots: '05 Dodge Ram MegaCab 6.7 ltr TD

[hemidakota]

Spy Shots: '05 Dodge Ram MegaCab
A rumor with some really big backup wheels.
by Brenda Priddy (2004-08-30)


Dodge is keeping tight wraps - and well as lots of camouflage - on their biggest truck yet, the Ram MegaCab. Very little is known about this huge crew-cab style heavy-duty truck, but industry sources are expecting it to make an introduction for the 2006 model year. Leaving all options open, Dodge tooled new rear doors that could - if desired - could be used for a full-size Ram-based SUV, although nothing as such is currently on the drawing boards.

Lots of rumors are already circulating on the Internet, including second-row captain chairs and pricing to match the size.

© Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company

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1. Behind rear seat storage.
2. New 6.7 ltr TD engine and 6-speed auto
3. Bed side doors
4. New interior
5. New frontal facia
6. 18-inch wheels standard
7. Slide-n-Glide

[hemidakota]

As shown in at the Paris Auto Show, this one feature will be included on the next Ram Mega cab. Same theory as the SLIDE-n-GLIDE patent that was shown here on this forum.

[hemidakota]

Thanks to Scott (TheHemi) for the side-by-side comparo:

[Morpheus]

Quote: Originally Posted by hemidakota

Thanks to Scott (TheHemi) for the side-by-side comparo:

His personal pics? Not sure where he works, but such pics are grounds for being fired. If he works for DCX, or a supplier.

[Morpheus]

Quote: Originally Posted by hemidakota

As shown in at the Paris Auto Show, this one feature will be included on the next Ram Mega cab. SLIDE-n-GLIDE

Sorry to disappoint, but keep dreaming......

[georgejetson]

Quote: Originally Posted by Morpheus

Sorry to disappoint, but keep dreaming......

Yeah, I have some trouble believing that they'd debut a TRUCK feature in FRANCE.

[hemidakota]

Quote: Originally Posted by Morpheus

Sorry to disappoint, but keep dreaming......

Haaahaa...same story lines as the Dakota? Nice try though.

I have seen the submitted patent already that was done by Mark Trostle. The functional theory is great. What i really need for some items larger than 6-feet in length on short juants.

Ref: SLIDE-n-GLIDE trademark: http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield...te=ed309h.3.98

The smart thing is to keep the bed short and then use this type of funtional device to achieve temporary payloads.

Quote:

Yeah, I have some trouble believing that they'd debut a TRUCK feature in FRANCE.

We have to wait and see when someone lift the veil on the body cloths.

[4twenty6]

So Does Any One Have Any Idea If This Big Cab Is Going To Be Available With An 8 Foot Bed?? Or Even A 6.5 Ft Bed ??i Hope Dodge Is Smart Enough To Offer It With Both These Sizes, As Well As One Smaller One For People Who Want The Passenger Room And Not So Much The Cargo Room.

[hemidakota]

Small box with a extender called SLIDE & GLIDE.

[hemidakota]

http://patents1.ic.gc.ca/details?pat...61&language=EN

Open storage area for rear bed entry.



A rear seat assembly of a passenger cabin of a pick-up truck includes a rear seat cushion and a rear seat back, each rotatable such that a bottom surface of the rotated rear seat back can rest upon a rear end of the rotated seat cushion to provide a storage space beneath the rotated seat back and between the rotated seat cushion and a rear wall of the passenger cabin. The cargo bed of the truck may be extended into the storage space by providing an access door thereto in a front wall of the cargo bed in communication with a corresponding opening in the rear wall of the passenger cabin.

[hemidakota]

Friday, October 1, 2004


Chrysler to upgrade Mexican truck plant

DCX unit will switch diesel-engine pickup output to St. Louis.

By Brett Clanton / The Detroit News

DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group will invest $210 million to upgrade its Dodge Ram pickup truck plant in Saltillo, Mexico, enabling the factory to produce additional models.

Chrysler has also decided to shift production of its diesel-engine Dodge Ram pickups from Saltillo to St. Louis in a move that could create new U.S. factory jobs, union officials say.

Chrysler said the investment in Saltillo would be used to rebuild the paint shop, train workers and nearly double the plant's robots to 360. The improvements will allow the plant to produce multiple vehicles on the same assembly line, while test-building an additional vehicle.

"Today's announcement is our pledge to the future competitiveness of this plant," said Peter Rosenfeld, Chrysler's executive vice president of purchasing.

Chrysler declined to disclose which new models will land in Saltillo. But Mexican President Vicente Fox's office said the plant will build a new cargo truck beginning in April and a four-door, crew-cab truck in August. The factory will be able to produce 80,000 of the new models a year, Fox's office said.

The Saltillo plant, with about 2,100 employees, now only builds Dodge Ram pickups.

Chrysler is investing millions of dollars to make its factories more flexible so it can better compete with Asian rivals such as Toyota Motor Co.p. and Honda Motor Co. Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche wants Chrysler to match Toyota on productivity and quality by 2007.

Chrysler's St. Louis North assembly plant will begin producing heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks with diesel engines by next summer, said Tony Candela, president of United Auto Workers Local 136.

"We just learned the other day that the work is coming," he said. Chrysler officials declined to confirm the plan.

Chrysler also builds the Ram pickup in Warren.

St. Louis North now produces the popular 1500 and 2500 versions of the Ram pickup, and has about 2,200 workers, Candela said. The new work could mean more jobs, he said.

At the same time, he expressed disappointment that more Chrysler production was going to Mexico. "I like to keep work in the U.S. when we can," he said.

You can reach Brett Clanton at (313) 222-2612 or bclanton@detnews.com.

[Morpheus]

Quote: Originally Posted by hemidakota

Haaahaa...same story lines as the Dakota? Nice try though.

October 2004 Car and Driver.
Article by Dave VanderWerp on page 126.
Title: No, actually it doesn't have a Hemi.

"we asked David Mcdonald, Dakota program manager if the Dakota were to be so blessed. He tells us the Hemi's width would necessitate change to the frame and upper control arm mounting points, resulting in additional development that wouldn't be cost effective."

Convinced yet? So, inregards to the Slide-n-glide.......... it MIGHT become a mopar item, but it by no means is slated for any kind of production.

I've got a scan of the article, how do you post it?

[hemidakota]

No problem but I already talked to the guys about the Dakota.

The SLIDE-N-GLIDE would be a benefit for a smaller bed.

[hemidakota]

2006 Dodge Ram HD



Filling A Big Hole: Don't let this pickup's camouflage fool you.Something big has been missing in the Dodge Ram HD pickup line--four real crew cab doors. For 2006 Dodge will have a Ram 2500 to compete with the big versions of its big-boy competitors. We spied a prototype of a crew cab model wearing a misleading disguise. Dodge engineers tried to create the illusion of a full-size SUV complete with a fake fuel door and rear hatch flaps on the cover-up. The noteworthy item about this prototype is that it has four full-size doors rather than the smallish rear doors of the current Ram Quad Cab.


Link: http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...rt/print.phtml

[hemidakota]

Posted by: QUOTE(oh2o @ Jan 17 2005, 09:18 PM - Allpar Forum)

2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT MEGA CAB 4X2

Standard Equipment:

APAS Monotone Paint
BAZS 136 Amp Alternator
BRTS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CG1S Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags**
CKES Floor Covering Carpet
CLAS Front Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CUSS Overhead Console w/Trip Computer
CU3S Cab Back Storage
DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DRWS 10.50 Rear Axle
EAGC All Gas Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNMS Right Sun Visor w/Mirror
GTSS Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
HAAS Air Conditioning
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
HGFS Floor Tunnel Insulation
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPBS Power Locks
JPDS Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCMS Body Color Upper Fascia
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MDAS Front License Plate Bracket
MFDS Bright Grille
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MTDS SLT Badge
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXBS Front Air Dam
NFUS 34 Gallon Polyethylene Fuel Tank
NHMS Speed Control
NMCS Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RCDS 4 Speakers REFS AM/FM Compact Disc Radio w/Chgr Ctrl
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAS Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
WF1S 17 Steel Spare Wheel
WGSS 17X8.0 Steel Chrome Clad Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XBSS Pickup Box XFUS Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
YAAS Build To U S Market Specifications
Z2BS GVW Rating - 8800#
191S Zone 91-Drop Ship
5IFS DH-Vehicle Family
5I2S Two Wheel Drive (2WD)/(4X2)
5YFS Mega Cab
6USS Label - U.S. Specifications

Optional Equipment:

*V9 Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat -
J3 Khaki AHC Trailer Tow Group
A85P 5.7L ENG (EZA)/5SPD A/T 5-45RFE(DGQ)
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGS Supplemental side air bags
CJ2P Side Window Curtain FRT/RR Air Bags
CSXP Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
DG8 4-SPD. Automatic 48RE Transmission
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 5-45RFE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio
DRQP 11.50 Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EZA Hemi Magnum 5.7L SMPI V8 Engine
ETH 5.9L HO Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
A76P 5.9L TD ENG(ETH)/4SPD A/T 48RE (DG8)
GFD Rear Sliding Window
LNJ Fog Lamps
MXCP Front Air Close Out Panel
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHK Engine Block Heater
NHNP Electronically Controlled Throttle
NZDP Next Generation Engine controller
PR4 Flame Red Clear Coat
PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
RDDP Fixed Antenna
SCV Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
TT4 LT265/70R17E OWL All Season Tires
TZHP Michelin Brand Tires
WMJP Chrome Center Hub
XAP Power Adjustable Pedals
XFHP Hitch - Class IV Receiver
XFKP 7 Pin Wiring Harness
YBBA Tag Instructions
ZCRP Spring - Left Rear
ZFFP Spring - Left Front
ZRRP Spring - Right Rear
ZUEP Spring - Right Front
2TGA Customer Preferred Package
2TG 26G Customer Preferred Package 26G
3VTA Customer Preferred Discount

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I also saw some other similar listings for:

2006_MMC_LS_CLUB_CAB 4X2
2006_MMC_Durocross_4X2
2006_MMC_XLS_QUAD_CAB_4x4