2013 Preview

TexasRammer · Apr 4, 2012

eww is this real? i think it looks like crap

garner · Apr 5, 2012

The front end is pretty much like what they did on the 06-08, just angled the bottom of the grille and different headlights. Well this one has new bumpers, but yeah you get what I mean

Big Boi · Apr 5, 2012

I like it!

Big Boi · Apr 5, 2012

Is the upper bumper cap the same as the 09-12's?

If so, all one would need is the bumper, fogs (unless they used the same ones), and mesh grill...

The grill shell looks about the same

shibby927 · Apr 5, 2012

I read that the grille is taller now, I'm assuming that would need the new bumper and cap to fit the new grille. Sounds like a pretty expensive venture to me. I think I'll just swap my 2011 RAM out for a 2014 or 15 when they come to market. I've also been reading that this new RAM is going to have some new fuel saving technology. Shaved some weight from various places including the frame by using more high strength steel.

Car and Driver has a pretty damned good break down of all the info on the 2013 RAM.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-ram-1500-photos-and-info-car-news

LB3711 · Apr 5, 2012

heres another site with info

2012 New York: 2013 Ram 1500 Offers Pentastar V6-8A Combo, Available Stop-Start Tech - WOT on Motor Trend

blackout11 · Apr 5, 2012

S2kiHemi said:
Yea sorry man but its about damn time a $50,000 truck comes with hids stock.

I bet they are just projectors with out hid's bet they are just stock bulbs

blackout11 · Apr 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 unveiled with eight-speed auto, start/stop, air suspension [w/videos] - Autoblog

blackout11 · Apr 5, 2012

Not sure about replacing the grill think it has shutters or something

0212353 · Apr 5, 2012

i like that center stack, and the cluster. do NOT like the "shifter". ick.

LED tails! nice! except for the chrome on them? is that chrome trim on the tails?!?!

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2012

i don't hate the look of the new center stack, but i like what i have better. What they did mimics what the new chargers center stack looks like. I would like the bigger touch screen though

Trupiano · Apr 5, 2012

Woah! Electronic power steering and suspension has 5 adjustable heights??? BADASS!

But only 395 hp... Meh not much difference engine wise.

Tapatalk'in

0212353 · Apr 5, 2012

Its the 8.4" version.

So, in reading.............crew cab with the 6'4" bed. new stack. keyless start / stop.

I think I'm going to sell the body lift. No more mods on the '10. I may not like the headlights..........but I know a guy that can change that.

0212353 · Apr 5, 2012

Trupiano said:
Woah! Electronic power steering and suspension has 5 adjustable heights??? BADASS!

But only 395 hp... Meh not much difference engine wise.

Tapatalk'in

8 speed!

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2012

0212353 said:
8 speed!

no 8 speed yet for the hemi.

so you are gonna get a crew with the 6'4 bed?

quietpeen · Apr 5, 2012

this is what was in that article, so i would think the 2014 hemi will get the 8 speed

Both V-8s hook up to a standard six-speed automatic, but the Hemi will receive a version of the eight-speed as an option sometime early next year.

0212353 · Apr 5, 2012

quietpeen said:
no 8 speed yet for the hemi.

so you are gonna get a crew with the 6'4 bed?

thats what I would be after.

Hemi V-8s buyers can specify the same eight-speed automatic mated to the Pentastar V-6

late option I guess

but the Hemi will receive a version of the eight-speed as an option sometime early next year.

few things I have seen that peaked interest:

previously optional quad halogen headlights are now standard across the 1500 line, as are LED taillights. Also new is a headlight option that includes LED indicators and side markers

Next is a new, four-corner air suspension, adapted from the one available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has five ride-height settings: Normal, Aero, Off-Road 1, Off-Road 2, and Park. The Aero setting kicks in automatically at speed, lowering the truck 1.1 inches from Normal. Off-Road 1 raises the truck 1.2 inches, and Off-Road 2 brings a full 2.0-inch rise over the baseline Normal position. Park mode lowers the ride height 2.0 inches below Normal, giving occupants a lower step-in height and also providing easier access to the bed. Any of the five ride-height settings can be manually selected via dash-mounted buttons or the key fob from outside the vehicle. The air suspenders also perform load-leveling tricks, helping to maintain a steady ride height front and rear even when the truck is loaded up with cargo or a trailer.

Trupiano · Apr 5, 2012

That's badass... But for anyone trying to lift or lower they're trucks, this could be a BIG PROBLEM!

I'm thinking if the truck try's to level itself your gonna have to deactivate that... Which would require a tuner, which you won't be able to get.

Plus an air bag suspension is alot more $$$ than a simple body, or normal suspension lift.

Tapatalk'in

02hairlessram · Apr 5, 2012

The grill and bumper are nice but the headlights....not so much.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.

0212353 · Apr 5, 2012

more info on the heads

The 2013 Ram 1500 quad headlamp design has improved light spread, pattern consistency, distance and 30 percent more lumens. An all-new premium headlamp lighting system is a bi-functional halogen projector design with 15 amber LEDs for park/turn/position lamp and three amber LEDs for the side marker

2013 Preview

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Vendor

Senior Member

Registered User

Vendor

Vendor

Senior Member

Senior Member

Vendor

Registered User

Senior Member

Vendor

Similar threads

Forum statistics

Share this page