2022 New HD's

[HEMIMANN]

Thanks, it's the Ram/ mopar bug shield. I like it except it's a PITA to install because there's 4 rubber pyramids that stick to the hood and 4 metal clips that attach to the hood. One of the rubber pyramids (it's a spacer so the guard doesn't come into contact with the hood) came off so one side sits lower than it should by a small amount. I like the semi gloss finish on it though.

That does look good. I might have to try that. Does it make a significant difference in reducing bugs off the windshield? The one that came with my truck broke a tab off and is bouncing around. It's a Lund, I think.

 

[GTyankee]

Until Stellantis decides whether to keep the 6 speed in the Heavy Duty Rams or decide to go with a one of the Heavy Duty ZF transmissions

ATS will smile as they rake in the $$$$ selling Allison conversions

ATS Allison Conversions

Allison Conversions take your Ram Truck Transmission and convert it to a more powerful Cummins Transmisson

www.atsdiesel.com

 

[matemike]

That does look good. I might have to try that. Does it make a significant difference in reducing bugs off the windshield? The one that came with my truck broke a tab off and is bouncing around. It's a Lund, I think.

Ha, I just PM'd him about his bug shield. I had a LUNd on a 2001 F-150 and after 120k miles it hood and windshield were still flawless. But It scratched the paint under the deflector because a bumper tab fell off, it wiggled when driving and I never noticed until it was too late. I haven't had a bug shield on a truck since, 2 GM's, all get cracked wind shields and chips in the front of the hood.

So I just ordered a 2022 2500 HD, 6.4 Hemi, 8 spd tranny, 4x4 with offroad and trailer packages, Laramie, leather bucket seats, white exterior, night edition, clearance lamps, black running boards. I know I'm in for a wait. Dealer said Februray. Does that seem reasonable? Should I expect a call a month from now asking if I'd settle for a 6-spd, or no clearance lamps? I won't. We scoured the nation for a couple days and can't find a truck with everything I want. I expected that. That's why I ordered. Am I doomed anyway?

 

[olyelr]

Ha, I just PM'd him about his bug shield. I had a LUNd on a 2001 F-150 and after 120k miles it hood and windshield were still flawless. But It scratched the paint under the deflector because a bumper tab fell off, it wiggled when driving and I never noticed until it was too late. I haven't had a bug shield on a truck since, 2 GM's, all get cracked wind shields and chips in the front of the hood.

So I just ordered a 2022 2500 HD, 6.4 Hemi, 8 spd tranny, 4x4 with offroad and trailer packages, Laramie, leather bucket seats, white exterior, night edition, clearance lamps, black running boards. I know I'm in for a wait. Dealer said Februray. Does that seem reasonable? Should I expect a call a month from now asking if I'd settle for a 6-spd, or no clearance lamps? I won't. We scoured the nation for a couple days and can't find a truck with everything I want. I expected that. That's why I ordered. Am I doomed anyway?

You dont have a choice on tranny. The 6.4 only comes with the 8 speed.

 

[spaniard]

Anyone have any info on the build times? I was told the normal time frame is 3-4 months, but it could be longer this time around, but no time frame could be given.

 

[NH RAM]

That does look good. I might have to try that. Does it make a significant difference in reducing bugs off the windshield? The one that came with my truck broke a tab off and is bouncing around. It's a Lund, I think.

Honestly it's hard to tell- I don't have many that make it to the windshield but I don't know if it's because the front of the truck is like a whale opening it's mouth to catch all the krill or if the deflector is doing it's job. I really wanted to keep the leading edge of the hood protected from paint chips on long highway towing trips.

 

[matemike]

Honestly it's hard to tell-

keep the leading edge of the hood protected from paint chips

Looks like it would protect from paint chips on that leading edge as long as it does not cause scratches itself. I've experienced that with a Lund.

But as good as that Mopar deflector looks, I wish it had an up-swoop, even if it was just a half an inch, to really get all the wind and debris moving over the cab roof and well above the hood and wind shield.

 

[Willie Mosher]

Oh man going back to the 6 ???
On HD, I have a 2018 w 6 speed
This was my regret for not waiting
For 8 speed on the on 2019,
Is there a problem with the eight speed what are they going back to the six speed???

 

[NH RAM]

Oh man going back to the 6 ???
On HD, I have a 2018 w 6 speed
This was my regret for not waiting
For 8 speed on the on 2019,
Is there a problem with the eight speed what are they going back to the six speed???

2022 6.4 is still paired with the 8HP75. I don't see why they would ever go back to the 66rfe. Now the 6.7's are still paired with the 68rfe and the Aisin 6 speeds, that may be where you're seeing that the hd's have the six speed trans.

 

[olyelr]

Oh man going back to the 6 ???
On HD, I have a 2018 w 6 speed
This was my regret for not waiting
For 8 speed on the on 2019,
Is there a problem with the eight speed what are they going back to the six speed???

Yea, they are talking about the diesel tranny’s…they still run the antique 6 speeds.

 

[Diesel_Addict]

When you guys said you bought at 5% and 17.5% under invoice, did you mean under msrp (sticker) or really under dealer invoice?

Nope, under invoice. I ordered from Mark Dodge in Lake Charles, LA and got my 2022 Limited Mega Cab with all the bells and whistles for 5% under invoice. The sales team work off salary from what I was told. Send them a build sheet and they will send back a no haggle offer that even shows you the MSRP, and invoice cost. I ordered November 8th, got a VIN two days later and now just waiting for build/ship dates.

 

[Diesel_Addict]

Anyone have any info on the build times? I was told the normal time frame is 3-4 months, but it could be longer this time around, but no time frame could be given.

My sales person told me expect 20 weeks. I think it all depends on what you order.

 

[ZB39]

I love all of my aisin trannys. Have 2 at present. 2018 5500 and 2021 5500, both Cummins. I had 2 others. One in a 2018 5500 and one in a 2016 3500 limited. Both Cummins. Great HD tranny. my .02

 

[GTyankee]

I guess at least a few of the prospective HD Ram owners forgot what was planned by FCA before February of this year, it had been in the works for months.

In early 2017, The last Administration was making deals with FCA, Ford & GM
The deal was that that the US Automakers would move all their factories back to the USA, the Gov't made the deal worth while.

All 3 auto makers were reconstructing a good portion of their closed down plants.
I may be mistaken & i am not going to look everything up, unless i have to.
FCA moved the Jeep Plant, they almost completely rebuilt the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant & changed it from a Car Plant to a 5th Generation Ram assembly plant, the car plant was moved to another location.
One of the next steps was to refurbish the Warren Assembly Plant, piece by piece, with a major change to the Paint area.
Once the refurbishing was done, the plan was to move the Saltillo Mexico HD Ram plant into the Warren Michigan facility & then there would be no more 4th Gen Ram 1500s.
At that point, something happened, it may have been the sale of the company to Stellantis ??
So they stopped that part of the plan & it worked out, because so many customers loved the 4th Gen 1500s that they are still selling more 4th Gen Rams, then they are sell 5th Gens

So for now, the Heavy Duty Rams will continue to be built in Mexico
That works for Stellantis, because they don't need to design more stamps for the presses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8QSpZoYGys

 

[GeometryFletch]

Inflation = Run what you brung.

Ordering a new truck sounds to painful for me.

 

[Drummin4jc]

I haven’t been on this site in YEARS! I’ve come back to start looking at the posts you guys are making about the HD’s. I have a 2012 - 1500 modified and am really wanting to get a night edition 2500 Cummins. Probably going to be a year or two before I can actually pull the trigger but I definitely want one. I just need to decide if I want to go for the 2500 or the 3500. Anyways, good to be back!

 

[Irishthreeper]

If you’ll be towing much and want the Cummins go 3500. 2500 diesels have a payload not much better some 1500’s due to the engine’s weight. Hope your dream comes true though, regardless of what you get !

 

[Drummin4jc]

If you’ll be towing much and want the Cummins go 3500. 2500 diesels have a payload not much better some 1500’s due to the engine’s weight. Hope your dream comes true though, regardless of what you get !

Wife and I are in our late 30’s and have a little over 10 acres… she keeps talking about having horses in the future so I want to get a truck that will last me a long time in prepare for whatever dreams lie ahead.

Adam