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| Engine |
3.7-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve
SMPI Power Tech V-6
|
4.7-Liter Magnum®,
SOHC 16-Valve SMPI V-8
|
| Availability |
Std. — all
|
Optional — all models with Sport or SLT equipment
|
| Type and Description |
Six-cylinder, 90° V-type, liquid-cooled
|
V-8, liquid-cooled
|
| Displacement |
225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
|
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
|
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
|
| Valve System |
Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers
with hydraulic lash adjustment
|
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
|
| Fuel Injection |
Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel
rail
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
|
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate,
aluminum cylinder head
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.1:1
|
9.3:1
|
| Power (SAE net) |
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
|
230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
6000 RPM, electronically limited
|
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
|
| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (4.7L)
|
6 qt. (5.7L)
|
| Coolant Capacity |
14 qt. (13L)
|
13 qt. (12.3L)
|
| Emission Controls |
Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board
vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
|
Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(b), Three-way
catalytic converter,
heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(c)
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
Automatic 16/20
|
2WD: 15/20 — man. trans.
|
|
2WD: 14/19 — auto. trans.
|
|
Manual 16/22
|
4WD: 14/19 — man. trans.
|
|
4WD: 14/19 — auto. trans.
|
(a) Meets federal Interim Tier 2 B in 9A standards
and is a California ULEV I under California Cleanest Vehicle Rules
in CA, NY, MA, ME and VT.
(b) Used on Regular and Club Cab to meet Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
standards in all 50 states and on Quad Cab to meet Ultra Low Emission
Vehicle
(ULEV) standards in California.
(c) Quad Cab meets Tier 1 standards in other 49 states. |
| Transmission |
NV3500 — Manual,
Five-Speed Overdrive
|
42RLE — Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdrive
|
545RFE — Automatic,
Five-Speed Overdrive
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
Optional with 3.7L engine
|
Optional with 4.7L engine
|
| Description |
Synchronized in all gears
|
Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor,
overdrive lockout and converter clutch
|
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
4.02
|
2.74
|
3
|
| 2nd |
2.32
|
1.54
|
1.67 — upshift
|
|
1.50 — kick-down
|
| 3rd |
1.4
|
1
|
1
|
| 4th |
1
|
0.69
|
0.75
|
| 5th |
0.73
|
-
|
0.67
|
| Overall Top Gear |
2.34 with 3.21 axle
|
2.45 with 3.55 axle
|
2.34 with 3.55 axle
|
|
2.59 with 3.55 axle
|
|
2.86 with 3.92 axle
|
2.70 with 3.92 axle
|
2.59 with 3.92 axle
|
| Electrical System |
2004 Dodge Dakota
|
| Alternator |
117-amp — std
|
|
136-amp — opt.
|
| Battery |
Maintenance-free, 600 CCA — std
|
|
750 CCA — opt.
|
| Transfer Case |
NV233HD Part-Time
|
NV244 Full-Time
|
| Availability |
Standard
|
Optional with 4.7L engine
|
| Shift Mechanism |
Electrical/electronic
|
Electrical/electronic
|
| Operating Modes |
Neutral
|
Neutral
|
|
2WD
|
4WD High, full-time
|
|
4WD High, locked
|
4WD High, locked
|
|
4WD Low, locked
|
4WD Low, locked
|
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72
|
2.72
|
| Center Differential Type |
None
|
Planetary with lock
|
| Torque Split, F/R |
|
48/52
|
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2-Wheel Drive
|
|
Reg. Cab
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab
|
| Wheelbase |
112.0 (2844)
|
131.0 (3327)
|
131.0 (3327)
|
| Track, Front |
61.4 (1559.5) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
61.4 (1559) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
| Track, Rear |
62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
|
62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels
|
62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 and 17 x 9 wheels
|
62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
| Overall Length |
196.0 (4980)
|
215.1 (5463)
|
215.1 (5463)
|
| Overall Width(b) |
71.6 (1819)
|
71.6 (1819)
|
71.6 (1818)
|
| Overall Height |
66.0 (1677.0)
|
66.1 (1680)
|
66.9 (1699)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
29.4 (747.2)
|
29.3 (743)
|
|
| Ground Clearance - Front Suspension |
9.4 (238)
|
8.4 (213)
|
9.1 (232)
|
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle |
10.0 (255)
|
8.9 (226)
|
9.9 (252)
|
| Approach angle |
25.0°
|
25.0°
|
25.1°
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
22.5°
|
20.5°
|
20.5°
|
| Departure angle |
20.6°
|
20.5°
|
20.5°
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
22 gal. (83L)
|
22 gal. (83L)
|
24 gal. (91L)
|
(a) All dimensions measured on base model
at curb weight with standard tires.
(b) At seating reference point. |
| Dimensions and
Capacities (a) |
4-Wheel Drive
|
|
Reg. Cab
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab
|
| Wheelbase |
112.1 (2848)
|
131.1 (3331)
|
131.1 (3331)
|
| Track, Front |
61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
61.4 (1560) with 16 x 7 wheels;
|
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
61.9 (1572) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
| Track, Rear |
62.4 (1584) with 16 x 7 — std.
|
62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
62.4 (1585) with 16 x 7 wheels
|
|
62.9 (1588) with 16 x 8 wheels — std.
|
62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
62.9 (1598) with 16 x 8 wheels
|
| Overall Length |
196.0 (4980)
|
215.0 (5463)
|
215.1 (5463)
|
| Overall Width(b) |
71.6 (1819)
|
71.6 (1819)
|
71.6 (1818)
|
| Overall Height |
68.6 (1742)
|
68.7 (1745)
|
69.7 (1771)
|
| Tailgate Load Height |
31.5 (799)
|
31.3 (797)
|
|
| Ground Clearance - Front Axle |
9.3 (237)
|
9.4 (239)
|
9.1 (230)
|
| Ground Clearance - Rear Axle |
10.3 (262)
|
9.9 (2252)
|
10.3 (261)
|
| Approach angle |
31.5°
|
31.7°
|
32.0°
|
| Ramp breakover angle |
19.1°
|
17.1°
|
19.5°
|
| Departure angle |
23.0°
|
22.9°
|
23.3°
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
22 gal. (83L)
|
22 gal. (83L)
|
24 gal. (91L)
|
(a) All dimensions measured on base model
at curb weight with standard tires.
(b) At seating reference point. |
| Cargo Box Dimensions |
2004 Dodge Dakota
|
| Regular and Club Cab Box |
| Nominal Box Length, ft. |
6.5
|
| Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed |
77.7 (1975)
|
| Width, Maximum |
59.3 (1506)
|
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
45.1 (1146)
|
| Depth |
17.5 (446)
|
| Volume |
46.0 cu. ft. (1.3 cu. m)
|
| Tailgate Opening Width |
53.3 (1354)
|
| Quad Cab™ Box |
| Nominal Box Length, ft. |
5.5
|
| Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed |
63.7 (1619)
|
| Width, maximum |
59.3 (1507)
|
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
45.1 (1145)
|
| Depth |
17.5 (444)
|
| Volume |
38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
|
| Tailgate Opening Width |
53.3 (1355)
|
| Accomodations |
Regular Cab
|
Club Cab
|
Quad Cab™
|
| Seating Capacity |
Front |
2 or 3
|
2 or 3
|
2 or 3
|
| Rear |
-
|
3
|
3
|
| Front |
| Head room |
40.0 (1016)
|
40.0 (1015)
|
39.6 (1007)
|
| Leg room |
41.9 (1063)
|
41.9 (1063)
|
41.9 (1063)
|
| Shoulder room |
57.2 (1453)
|
57.2 (1453)
|
57.2 (1453)
|
| Hip room |
54.9 (1395)
|
54.9 (1395)
|
55.9 (1420)
|
| Seat travel |
8.7 (220)
|
8.7 (220)
|
8.7 (220)
|
| Recliner range,
degrees |
53
|
53
|
53
|
| SAE interior volume, cu.ft.
(cu.m) |
55.5 (1.57)
|
55.5 (1.57)
|
54.8 (1.56)
|
| Rear |
| Head room |
36.8 (934)
|
38.2 (972)
|
-
|
| Leg room -
minimum |
32.1 (815)
|
36.0 (914)
|
-
|
| Knee clearance |
-4.6 (-116)
|
3.0 (77)
|
-
|
| Shoulder room |
54.7 (1389)
|
57.4 (1459)
|
-
|
| Hip room |
53.1 (1349)
|
54.2 (1376)
|
-
|
| SAE interior
volume, cu.ft. (cu.m) |
37.3 (1.06)
|
45.8 (1.30)
|
-
|
| Cab Cargo Volume (Rear seat up), cu. ft.
(cu. m) |
26.0 (0.74)
|
29.9 (0.85)
|
-
|
| Body and Frame |
2-Wheel Drive
|
4-Wheel Drive
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive |
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer
case |
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup
box |
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup
box |
| Suspension |
2-Wheel Drive
|
4-Wheel Drive
|
| Front |
Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
|
Upper and lower “A” arms, torsion bars,
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
|
| Rear |
Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged
shock absorbers — std
|
Live axle, four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers — std
|
|
stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling
Group
|
stabilizer bar — opt. with Tire and Handling
Group
|
| Steering |
Regular Cab
|
Club Cab® and Quad
Cab™
|
| 2WD |
Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
Power rack and pinion
|
| Overall ratio |
14.7:1
|
14.7:1
|
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.0 ft. (11.0 m)
|
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.86
|
2.86
|
| 4WD |
Type |
Power rack and pinion
|
Power rack and pinion
|
| Overall ratio |
16.1:1
|
16.1:1
|
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) |
35.8 ft. (10.9 m)
|
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
|
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.18
|
3.18
|
| Brakes |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Availability |
Std. — All |
Std. — All |
| Size and type |
12.1 x 1 (308 x 26) vented disc with 2.00 (51) twin-piston
sliding caliper(a) |
12.3 x 0.6 (312 x 15) solid disc with 2.00 (51) single-piston
sliding caliper with ABS |
| Swept area |
234 sq. in. (1513 sq. cm) |
194 sq. in. (1254 sq. cm) |
| Drum brake |
| Size and type |
11.0 x 2.25 (279 x 57) drum with ABS
|
| Swept area |
155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist |
| Availability |
Std. — All
|
| Type |
Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
|
| (a) Available with ABS. |
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