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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM20131500 EXPRESS, 2D PICKUP, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEFRAMES, SUBFRAMES & CROSSMEMBERSFRAME AND BUMPERS - 1500FRAMESPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
2013 Dodge and Ram 1500 Express, 2D Pickup, RWD
Frame And Bumpers - 1500: Frame: Specifications: Specifications
2013 Dodge and Ram 1500 Express, 2D Pickup, RWDSECTION Specifications
| DESCRIPTION | TRUCK PLATFORM | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 2500/3500 STANDARD CHASSIS |
3500 CAB CHASSIS |
4500/5500 CAB CHASSIS |
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| N.m | Ft. Lbs | N.m | Ft. Lbs | N.m | Ft. Lbs | N.m | Ft. Lbs | |
| Front Skid Plate BOLT | 18 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front Tow Hook BOLT | 85 | 63 | - | - | - | - | 275 | 203 |
| Lower Control Arm Crossmember NUT | 102 | 75 | 64 | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Trailer Hitch BOLT | 190 | 140 | 169 | 125 | - | - | - | - |
| Trailer Hitch - 5th Wheel Plate Fasteners | - | - | 120 | 89 | - | - | - | - |
| Trailer Hitch - 5th Wheel Front Tie Down Fasteners | - | - | 120 | 89 | - | - | - | - |
| Trailer Hitch - 5th Wheel Rear Tie Down Fasteners | - | - | 95 | 70 | - | - | - | - |
| Transfercase Skid Plate BOLT | 18 | 13 | 24 | 37 | 27 | 37 | 27 | |
| Transfercase Skid Plate Crossmember BOLTS | 18 | 13 | 24 | - | - | - | - | |
| Transmission Crossmember NUT | 122 | 90 | 122 | 90 | 127 | 94 | 127 | 94 |
| Transmission Mount To Crossmember NUT | 61 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 61 | 45 | 61 | 45 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.