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Old 02-23-2008, 11:15 PM
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Hey guys, so I am knew to the ram body style, can anyone tell me some of the changes if any that occured from 03-04? I see that the steering wheel is different, dont notice alot of other things.. Thanks
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 11:19 PM
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I'm pretty sure that 02-05 is exactly the same. Its the 06-08 that are a little different
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 11:21 PM
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I believe in the qc the back seat has a head rest in the 04 and newer. I also thought the front suspension is different....not sure.
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 11:28 PM
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I believe the PCM setup is different. My 03 had two, one for the engine control and one for the transmission whereas 04+ was all-in-one. I may be wrong tho cuz according to my wife I am wrong alot!
 
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PCM? know I may get ragged for this, but whats that?
 
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PCM? know I may get ragged for this, but whats that?
Powertrain Control Module. Your trucks computer. Some brand of vehicles call it ECU (electronic control unit).
 
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I don't tink anyting changed. from 02-05 they are pretty much the same appearencewise. as far as wats under da hood, im not really sure
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 01:54 PM
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Default RE: what changed from 03-04

02 was the last year for the 360 5.9 V8 the Hemi was not available in the 1500 in 2002 model year.

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In 03 they had the REAL clad wheels. Mine are aluminum with no chrome cap, its polished not chromed.
 
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04 went to a NGC controller, and the steering wheel is different. Also the a pillar trim pieces are different. There is a few more not sure off hand.
 
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