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2003 Dodge Dakota Base 2dr Reg Cab 112 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6'5" Bed
15 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 6'5" Bed

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

3.9L

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

175 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

225 @ 3200

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P245/70R16

Rear Tire Size:

P245/70R16

Spare Tire Size:

P245/70R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.3 x 0.6

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

112.0

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

112.0" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3850

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1934

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1421

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5000

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

5800

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

6700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

670

Engine Order Code:

EHC

Trans Order Code:

DDC

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.50

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.17

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.57

Clutch Size (in):

10.5

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

136

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1904

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

14.0

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Coil

Suspension Type - Rear:

Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3100

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating Hypoid

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3100

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.21

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

30.2

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.2

Front Tire Order Code:

TXV

Rear Tire Order Code:

TXV

Spare Tire Order Code:

TXV

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

14.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

36.0

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.1 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11 x 2.25

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard LH

Front Head Room (in):

40.0

Front Leg Room (in):

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

58.1

Front Hip Room (in):

54.9

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

196

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.6

Height, Overall (in):

65.2

Overhang, Front (in):

37.8

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

49.6

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

107.2

Cab to Axle (in):

38.0

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

38.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.0

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.9

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

77.9

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

57.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

59.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

45.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

17.5

Tailgate Width (in):

53.3

Cargo Volume (ft³):

46.0

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