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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
15 mpg City/20 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V6, 3.7L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab 5.3 Ft Box Bighorn/Lonestar
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission
4-speed automatic VLP transmission w/OD
Dimensions
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2346
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3100
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
9000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1919
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6010
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.5
Passenger Capacity
5
Second Head Room (in)
38.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.7
Second Hip Room (in)
56.0
Front Head Room (in)
39.9
Second Leg Room (in)
36.4
Front Hip Room (in)
54.9
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7
Cab to Axle (in)
25.4
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
7.9
Wheelbase (in)
131.3
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
48.8
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.7
Cab to End of Frame (in)
74.2
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
218.8
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
144.3
Frame Width, Rear (in)
37.7
Overhang, Front (in)
38.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
59.6
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
37.1
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
64.9
Tailgate Width (in)
53.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
45.2
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
59.6
Cargo Volume (ft³)
37.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
17.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard LH
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20
Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement
3.7L/226
Engine Order Code
EKG
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
Fuel System
MPI
Engine Type
Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
Transmission
Trans PTO Access
NA
Trans Type
4
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
DGV
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Brakes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
11.6 x 2.25
Brake ABS System
Rear Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD -
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
44.0
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
TBB
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2064
Front Tire Order Code
TP5
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
690
Front Tire Size
P265/60R18
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
TP5
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2064
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/60R18
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
690
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3100
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3850
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Coil
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Hypoid
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3850
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3100
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.55
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
No
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
No
Other Features
Rear anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbags
Rear child safety door locks
Dual note horn
Driver & front passenger airbags
Rear child safety door locks
Dual note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
3
Drivetrain Miles/km
Unlimited
Drivetrain Note
excludes Diesel Engines
Drivetrain Years
Unlimited
Emissions Miles/km
24,000
Emissions Years
2
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
136
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4450
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4450
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
445
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
445
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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