I have been in the market for a different truck. Im currently driving a 1999 GMC jimmy. My parents had a great 2001 2500 Slt Ext cab, that had a 360 and the heavy duty/ plow package (dana 70 in the back and a dana 60 up front). I loved that truck but they got rid of it a few years ago

Now I just recently found something Im very interested in. Its a 2000, Ram 1500 ext cab 4X4. 360, auto. Now here is the nice part. Its got a 6'' Fabtec lift ( and the previous owner went all out on the lift) I believe 35''X 11 or 12'' Nitto mud grapplers, but could be 36''. With 4:10 gears. (dana 44 in the front and a dodge rear axle). It has 3'' dual exhaust (not off headers) and stock intake with no tuners. Any idea on gas mileage it would have?

 

8 to 10 mpg. Those gears are a little small for 35" tires. 35" tires need 4.56 gears, 33" tires need 4.10 gears to remain close to stock as far as power and mileage go.

 

I have a 98 ram 1500 w/ 360 and my wife has a 99 Blazer so I can answer your question about mpg: It's gonna go DOWN


But it sounds like a badass truck, if ya do get it post up some pics! welcome to DF!

 

Oh, I know its gunna go down. lol Seeing that I average 23 on the highway with the jimmy (4.3 V6 auto 2wd). Now I figured the 4:10's were not the right ratio for 35's. But the previous owner did alot of mods, including ARB air lockers. So maybe if he was smart he changed the ratio to 4:56. How much of a difference in performance and mileage would there be between the two?

 

Oh and here are pics of it at the dealership

 

Wow, very handsome truck! I always love the Dodge green...but honestly dude, if your that concered with fuel mileage, why would you consider getting a lifted Dodge Magnum V8? They sound and look BA...they are not fuel savers.

You will see 10 MPG at best probably. Maybe you could get 12 outta it with the right modifications...

 

Thats just what I was wondering. If around 12 mpg could be attained with it. I just dont want to be getting 8 mpg with it at best. lol

 

if you want gas mileage, get a diesel. that is the only dodge truck with a reputation for fuel economy. thats a badd *** truck though, if you can afford the tank then just close your eyes and swipe the card, then ride in your bad *** truck.

 

Well, actually I got the tire size on it. They are Mud grappler 385/70/16.... as in 37.7'' outer diameter and 15.5'' wide.... I drove it and it didnt feel sluggish or anything so I have a feeling the ratio was changed. I hope so, lol

 

Well anything is possible if you got some money to spent. But in all honestly if you want a big badass truck with excellent fuel economy, get a CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL! They get from 18 city to 24 hwy depending a several variables such as yr model, trans, 12 valve, 24 valve, and the new 6.7L