I don't have the build sheet, bought used, I guess I'll have to go to the dealer and get them to decode my vin, or show them the build plate, I believe thats under the rear seat?
Hmm I'm thinking about getting 285s, but I would really want to change the gears to 4:10 but the front end would require a 4 carrier front Dana 44 axle and I only have a 3 axle with the 3:55 gears. Plus maybe too much stress for my tiny little 318, and the crappy transmission.

 

zman provided the link for the build sheet, you need the last 8 digits of your VIN number. And you usually have the info in a day or two OR you can go to the dealer and give them your VIN number and get a build sheet.

Edit:

This is what a build sheet looks like (I omitted my VIN #)

Vehicle Description DODGE RAM 1500 P/U QUAD CAB
Model Year 2001
Body Model BE 1 L 33
Color PW7A- Bright White Clear Coat
ISD 01/12/2001

Sales Code Description
*R1 Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
-AZ Agate
ADAP Light Group
AJKP Convenience Group
APDA Lower Two Tone Paint
ASPP SLT Decor Group
A07P 5.9L Engine(EML)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGT)
BAUS 117 Amp Alternator
BCES 600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGJS Pwr Disc/Drum Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
BKAS 11x2 Rear Drum Brakes
CBEP 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CGZS Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
CHEP Deluxe Headliner
CKEP Front Seat Area Carpet
CLAP Front Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSRP Passenger Assist Handles
CUDP Mini Overhead Console
CUE Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGTS 4-Spd. Automatic 46RE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBP Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
EAGC All Gas Engine
EML 5.9L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GJDS Rear Fixed Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNMP Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GTSP Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXM Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGAP Hood Insulation
HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPBP Power Locks
JPDP Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
KTXP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K1XP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K17P Do Not Use
LBAP Map/Courtesy Lamp
LBCP Glove Box Lamp
LDAS Underhood Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFDS Bright Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MPBP Black Tailgate Applique
MWDS Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
MXBS Front Air Dam
MXCP Front Bumper Sight Shields
NAA Federal Emissions
NBKP EVAP Control System
NFWS 26 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHMP Speed Control
PW7A Bright White Clear Coat
QFKA Light Driftwood Satin Glow
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCDP 4 Speakers
RDDP Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCVP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMP Tire Carrier Winch
TYV P245/75R16 OWL All Season Tires
TZHP Michelin Brand Tires
WD5P 16X7.0 Cast Aluminum Wheels
WLBP Steel Spare Wheel
WMJP Center Hub
XBSS Pickup Box
XCJA 50 State FFV Emissions Order Code
XCMS Vendor Painted Cargo Box
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Samantha

Customer Service Representative
Dodge Customer Assistance Center

 

Oh, awesome, thank you!

 

I bought my truck about a year ago it had power doorlocks but I did not get a fob so i got the build sheet and it did not come with keyless entry. I bought a alarm system that had power door lock control and installed it. I did not bother with the alarm part just the keyless entry, interior light, and parking lights flash. I made all the connections for the locks under the kick pannel on the passenger side. I had to cut and splice wires but it works great.

 

Wow, that's awesome, if you wouldn't mind telling me what you bought, and maybe a quick paraphrase of what you did would be much appreciated, thank you.

 

I spent 30-45 minute typing what I did and when I tried to replay it said I had to log in again and I lost all that i typed. I will try again another time. but the alarm was a cheep probably crappy alarm but I wanted it for the remote door locks only. It was a SCYTEK SP-400 about $35 online.

 

I will give this another try. I will probably put it in two posts to make sure I don't time out again.
1. Download the 2nd gen service manual from this forum if you have not done so, so you can see what I am doing on the schematic diagrams.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the passanger side kick panel and locate connecter C346. On my truck it was the bottom of the two connectors behind the kick panel.
4. The OR/VT wire at pin 6 is the lock wire and the PK/VT wire at pin 7 is the unlock wire.
5. Cut the OR/VT wire comming from the cab harness before it goes into C346. leave enough wire at C346 to connect to.
6. Connect the WHITE wire from the alarm 5 pin door lock connector to the OR/VT wired going to the harness in the cab.
7. Connect the GREEN wire from the alarm 5 pin door lock connector to the OR/VT wire going to C346.
8. Cut the PK/VT wire comming from the cab harness to C346 leave enouth wire at C346 to connect to.
9. Connect the BROWN wire from the alarm 5 pin door lock connector to the PK/VT wire going to the cab harness.
10. Connect the BLUE wire from the alarm 5 pin connector to the PK/VT wire going to C346 connector.
11. Splic the VIOLET wire from the 5 pin door lock connector to the RED wire PIN1 of C346. The red wire remains connected at C346 just splice to it.
12. Dome licht control. At the kick pannel locate the two wires goin to the door switch that turn the dome light on and off. I think they were just two wires togather but I don't remenber. Splice the two BLACK/WHITE wires from the large connector on the alarm to the two door switch wires.
13. The WHITE wire from the alarm large connector is power to flash the parking lights and needs to be connected to a parking light wire. I connected near the battery but you can connect to any parking light wire.
14. Connect the black wire from alarm large connector to a good ground. Clean the metal and the screw to make sure you get a good ground.
15. Connect the red wire from the alarm large connector to battery (+12 V all the time). I connected at the battery positive terminal but you can connect at the fuse box if you like. I will put the rest in next post

 

Part 2
The rest of the alarm wires, siren, starter interupt and shock sensor do not need to be hooked up if you are not using the alarm. If you want an alarm buy a better unit this one I used only for the remote door locks, dome light and parking ligh flash. I chose this unit because it had all the relays built in so you had nothing else to buy or figure out where to mount. I bundled all the unused wires with the alarm unit. I taped the end of each unused wire so it could not get in trouble. I mounted the alarm behind the glove box on a plastic support strip on the side facing the front of the truck.
I hope this is of some value to you. I'm sure there are a lot of alarms that will work for the remote door lock control. I did a search on the internet and this one is still availiable for $25 + shipping.

Have a nice day.

 

i just bought a keyless entry/remote start was on sale 139.99 and best buy installed it for free.... lost the truck for the day but saved me from kicking and screaming and cusssing like i usally do while working on my truck...