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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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I just bought a 97 Ram 1500 V8 Magnum. It has the extended cab with an 8ft bed. The previous owner had taken all of the badges off of the tailgate. Only the 1500 V8 Magnum badges on the door survived. How do I know which trim package I have? i.e. ST, SLT, Laramie, etc.. . . Any insight to this would be great!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Wheels would be your best bet to start. They might be steel wheels or you could have the aluminum alloy wheels.

Overall, the only REAL way you can tell is to go to www.dodge.com and request a build sheet. It will give you the trim level.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Awesome! Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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it also may not have had any special trim package....many only had 1500 v8 magnum emblems and 4x4 and dodge stickers on the rear.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Augiedoggy
it also may not have had any special trim package....many only had 1500 v8 magnum emblems and 4x4 and dodge stickers on the rear.
ALL Rams had a designated trim level. ALL OF THEM. ST, SLT, Sport, Sport Off Road, Super Sport Truck, Laramie, and SLT+
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Someone didn't take there meds.
 
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[quote=Laramie1997;1863487]ALL Rams had a designated trim level. ALL OF THEM. ST, SLT, Sport, Sport Off Road, Super Sport Truck, Laramie, and SLT+[/quote

well my designated trim package according to the email from dodge is "premium cloth" and I"ve yet to see that on any ram as an emblem....
my point is I dont believe the standard edition trucks had any addition emblems stating that (I said special trim)...just the ones on the sides saying 1500 v8 magnum and the standard stickers on the tailgate saying dodge and maybe 4x4. mine didnt have any.
 
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Originally Posted by dodge15004x45.9
Someone didn't take there meds.


Originally Posted by Augiedoggy
Originally Posted by Laramie1997
ALL Rams had a designated trim level. ALL OF THEM. ST, SLT, Sport, Sport Off Road, Super Sport Truck, Laramie, and SLT+
well my designated trim package according to the email from dodge is premium cloth and I"ve yet to see that on any ram as an emblem....
my point is I dont believe the standard edition trucks had any addition emblems stating that (I said special trim)...just the ones on the sides saying 1500 v8 magnum and the standard stickers on the tailgate saying dodge and maybe 4x4. mine didnt have any.
Then that would have more than likely been an SLT.

"premium cloth" just denotes what kind of material is covering the seats.
 

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hes the email from dodge after I inquired about it....



"Dear Timothy:

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center
regarding your 1996 Dodge Ram.

We would like to congratulate you on your recent purchase.

We have reviewed your email regarding the information on the vehicle.
We appreciate the time and effort you took to write to us. In response
to your email, we would like to inform you that according to our records
you vehicle is a DODGE RAM 1500 P/U CLUB CAB.

We would like to inform you that the trim package of your vehicle is
Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat.

In addition, our records indicate that your vehicle is involved in the
recall, which is in the following ways:

1) 973 SECONDARY HOOD LATCH......"
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Laramie1997
Very good.
 
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