Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
14 mpg City/20 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class
No Data
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab 5.7 Ft Box Big Horn
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2954
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3700
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
14000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2216
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3900
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
63.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.7
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Head Room (in)
39.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
66.0
Second Hip Room (in)
63.2
Front Head Room (in)
41.0
Second Leg Room (in)
40.3
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Front (in)
40.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
34.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.4
Cab to Axle (in)
28.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.6
Wheelbase (in)
140.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
48.4
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
75.1
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
229.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
152.6
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
20.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
66.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
52.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
67.4
Tailgate Width (in)
60.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
51.0
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
66.4
Cargo Volume (ft³)
50.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard Frame Rails
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.0
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
390 @ 5600
Displacement
5.7L/345
Engine Order Code
EZH
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
407 @ 4000
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type
Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler
NA
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Trans PTO Access
NA
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.50
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Transfer Case Model
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Trans Power Take Off
NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA
Trans Order Code
DG1
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.00
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.2 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x 0.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.9
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
44.9
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
Variable
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
TBS
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
TTJ
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P275/60R20
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
TTJ
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
20 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.0
Suspension
Axle Type - Front
NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.55
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3900
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Solid
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link coil
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3700
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Electronic stability control
Driver/front passenger multistage airbags
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Front seat belt height adjusters
Child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitor w/display
Dual note horn
Driver/front passenger multistage airbags
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Front seat belt height adjusters
Child safety door locks
Tire pressure monitor w/display
Dual note horn
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
5
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
14.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
8650
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1298
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500
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