It started back in the beginning of Federalization of the auto industry. They had to meet a specific model year's safety and pollution standards and still get the cars to the dealers by the calender year-January 1,19XX. In the old days, it would take sometimes 2 months to transport the vehicles to the different dealers. So they had to get the production started at least 3 months prior to actual customer delivery. Since then manufacturers still make early models as a one-up-man ship. "Come in and look at our 2013 models while our competitors are still selling last year's cars". If I remember right, the Feds have a specific date they can start calling them the next year's models...maybe July 1st . I can't recall. But the point is all car manufacturers usually start the new model year around July/August.

 

On the other hand, in western Washington most 2nd gen Rams are still really nice trucks.

 

here are the codes for my truck.It dosnt show what kind of axle she has.

Sales Code Description
*T9 Deluxe Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
APAS Monotone Paint
BARP 90 Amp Alternator
BCES 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
BKBS Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGTS Driver Air Bag Only
CKQ Delete Carpet
CUVP Behind Seat Modular Storage System
CUYP Storage Tray
DBBC All Manual Transmissions
DDP 5-Speed Manual Transmission
DMF 4.10 Rear Axle Ratio
DRDS 200MM Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EML 5.9L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GFD Rear Sliding Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GPUS Manual 6 x 9 Black Mirrors
GVAC All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
HAA Air Conditioning
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
JAVS Instrument Cluster
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJFS Single Low Note Horn
K17 Do Not Use
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPEP Cargo Lamp
MBFP Bright Rear Bumper
MCTP Bright Front Bumper
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFDS Bright Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MPFP Journey Badge
MWDP Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXB Front Air Dam
NAF High Altitude Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFVS 35 Gallon Fuel Tank
PFA Prairie Pearl Coat
QFAS Prairie Pearl Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCBS 2-Spoke Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBMP Tire Carrier Winch
TYD LT245/75R16E BSW All Season Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WDGS 16X6.5 Steel Wheels
WLYC All Steel Wheels
WMAS Black Hub Caps
WMCP Bright Wheel Trim Rings
XBSS Pickup Box
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
YGCA 7 Additional Gallons of Gas

 

Its a dana 60 rear with a LSD and 4.10's if im reading that right.. I could be wrong though

 

So was it common for the 2wd to have a LSD?

 

Probably not so much.

 

I think everyone is missing the best part about that build sheet....



NV4500!!!

 

No, I saw that. But the 5spd isn't all that important to me...

 

I saw that and didnt want to speak of it cause i want it lol

 

You just keep telling yourself that stewie

We have an honest one!!!