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Dave, I think that dealer is not aware of his surroundings, why would mine be the only 2000 Ram with stake pockets? I think the long beds do have 3 vice 2 stake pockets. Incorporated in those recessed tie downs in my bed are also drain ports for water, I don't think Ram has changed the configuration of tie downs, and that dealer needs to look a little closer at what he sells, it is a pain to access the rear tie downs sometimes with a bed liner because of the plugs and size of the cut out, I just connect small shackles to the tie downs and leave them without the plugs in place. The ratings in the latest Dodge owners Magazine for the Cummins are: 245 HP  2,700 RPM and 505 ft. lbs. 1,400 RPM, up from 235 HP and 460 ft. lbs. w/6 spd. the Cummins w/auto tranny gets bumped to 235 HP and 460 ft. lbs. from 215 HP and 420 ft. lbs. your truck is going to rock with that much torque. have you ever been on the Grapevine section of road in Southern California, down by Six Flags Magic Moutain? I am sure I could easily pull that at 85 MPH unloaded, just think about an additional 45 ft. lbs of torque........Bill
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This is very interesting, Bill. If you look at the brand new Mopar Accessory brochure, they show their accessories on trucks that have the stake pockets AND on trucks that have the smooth rails (no pockets). It seems to me that now when you want to order parts for your truck, you not only have to specify the year of the truck, but also the configuration. I think given the choice, I would opt for the stake pockets. I know the Grapevine very well. I use to go to school at UCSD when I was a kid and I would make that run in a 1965, 40 hp VW bug. With the bug loaded up, I could pull 35mph no problem. Thanks for confirming the rumored 245 hp. -ddd |
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I ordered a 2000 Ram with the Cummins/Auto that rolled over to a 2001 (Built on 1/13/00. Do I understand that my truck will now have the 234/460 motor rather than the 215/420. Please say yes! How can I confirm this. It would help make the wait worth while. Hope someone can confirm this for me. |
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KB, Thats correct. The auto will have 235/460. There was a 2001 2500 quad cab with auto at my dealers over the weekend. On the build sheet it was 235/460. This was an ordered vehicle, not one to sit on the lot. I would expect you should be getting yours soon. |
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Dave, My oldest sister and her husband went to Univesity of California San Diego also. I have never seen stake pockets as an option on either one my Rams list of standard features, I hope you get Stake Pockets..........Bill |
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Just got a message from a guy over at the TDR site who just received his 2001 model Ram and he says that he got the stake pockets. But even looking at the newest Dodge Ram brochure (pg. 26-27) it clearly shows a 3500 with smooth rails! I just hope I get the holes. By the way, what mirrors did you get? I really like the looks of the new towing mirrors, but since they are neither electric or heated, I opted for the standard mirrors. I will just add extensions when I'm towing. -ddd |
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Dave, I saw some good looking extensions on a Ram the other day, they clipped on and around the mirror. Which Brochure are you looking at? the ones I have (2000 and Commercial trucks) show stake pockets. I love my electric heated mirrors, just push the button and no more fogged mirrors.....Bill |
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I thought that I was looking at the latest Ram Pickup catalog (8/99). I am not familiar with the one labeled "2000 and Commercial trucks." I'm just going to hold off on the liner until I know for sure. I also think that the electric heated mirrors are probably the best choice. I think that I will be doing more commuting in it than towing. I would be interested in knowing some brands of extensions, if you come across them. Is the camper on hold for now? -ddd |
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I have a 2001 2500 Qcab short bed, it has two stake pockets on each side. One up front and one at the back nun in the middle. Eric16 |
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Well let's just hope that the stake pockets going away is just a rumor and someone has "touched-up" the pictures in the catalog. I have a 2001 on order and expect to see stake pockets! -ddd |
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