On Dodge.com, in their towing guide, it specifically states that Dodge does not recommend towing a trailer with the 3.21 axle ratio.http://www.dodge.com/towing/D/basics/terms_conditions.htmlCheck the disclaimer at the bottom.At the dealership, and in other places, on the web, they happily match the Ram 1500 with the 3.21 axle and a towing capacity of 8150 lbs.What does this mean?I spoke with someone at the Dodge support line, and they could not answer it either.

Here's a clicky for the website for you.Dodge Towing ClickyThat is a little odd.

First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does and second the page your showing in your post is 5 years old and that maybe why when you click on the tab "by vehicle" the newest year is 2009

If we use dodge it doesn't sound like a foreign brand.chevman

K Charles wrote:First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does Gosh I thought it was Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat was the parent company. :hSo anyway, what's your point.............

K Charles wrote:First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat doesthomasmnile wrote:Gosh I thought it was Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat was the parent company.Ha, That's a good one! It's "FCA" Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to be exact.And the Ram 1500 are still made in Warren Michigan like they always have been.

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TucsonJim
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2014
Here's a clicky for the website for you.

Dodge Towing Clicky

That is a little odd.
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does and second the page your showing in your post is 5 years old and that maybe why when you click on the tab "by vehicle" the newest year is 2009
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Apr 25, 2014
If we use dodge it doesn't sound like a foreign brand.

chevman
thomasmnile
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014
K Charles wrote:
First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does

Gosh I thought it was Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat was the parent company. :h

So anyway, what's your point.............
sch911
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014
K Charles wrote:
First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does

thomasmnile wrote:
Gosh I thought it was Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat was the parent company.

Ha, That's a good one!

It's "FCA" Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to be exact.

And the Ram 1500 are still made in Warren Michigan like they always have been.
spoon059
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2014
larry barnhart wrote:
If we use dodge it doesn't sound like a foreign brand.

chevman

As opposed to your Made in Mexico Chevy...? Oh, that's right... the "profits" (when was the last time they actually had profits???) go to about 15 upper management people, so its American...
Huntindog
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014
The 3.21 is a poor choice for towing. Lots of people say that all you gotta do is run in a lower tranny gear to make up for it.
Not really. Where the multiplication takes place matters to the overall performance and longevity of the driveline. Even if you have really low first gear for starting it rolling, the U joints are getting no help from that.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Apr 26, 2014
K Charles wrote:
First Dodge doesn't make Ram Fiat does and second the page your showing in your post is 5 years old and that maybe why when you click on the tab "by vehicle" the newest year is 2009

Well them is one powerful Fiat, I will tale a 385hp 850# torque FIAT any day!!
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014
My point was the OP had a link to a 5 year old web page. What was his point?
tempforce
Explorer
Apr 26, 2014
the 3.21 rear gear builds up more heat than the 3.48-3.73 gear ratios.
the higher number ratios gears turn more. they have a lower load ratio per sq inch on the gears when towing heavy...
with a high numerical gear, you can go up hills easier with less wear on driveline components, including the engine...
if your hauling a camper or pulling a light trailer, then the 3.21 rear end would be a good choice..