2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 20 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift.

  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
  • Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
  • Curb weight5,388 lb – 6,487 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
  • Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
  • Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in
  • Curb weight5,388 lb – 6,487 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in – 79.9 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 227.7 in – 249.7 in · 78.9 in – 79.9 in · 73.9 in – 79.1 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 8x165.1, bore 120.9 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS, LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AT, LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS, 245/70R17. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length227.7 in – 249.7 in
Width78.9 in – 79.9 in
Height73.9 in – 79.1 in
Wheelbase140.5 in – 160.5 in
Ground clearance7.5 in – 12.9 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.8 in – 40.9 in
Rear headroom40.0 in – 40.5 in
Front legroom41.0 in
Rear legroom36.7 in – 44.2 in
Front shoulder room67.0 in
Rear shoulder room66.5 in – 66.7 in
Front hip room64.9 in – 65.1 in
Rear hip room64.4 in – 65.3 in
Passenger volume65.0 cu ft – 143.0 cu ft
Luggage volume7.6 cu ft – 41.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight5,388 lb – 6,487 lb
GVWR8,650 lb – 8,800 lb
Fuel tank34.0 gal – 35.0 gal
Max towing capacity8,350 lb – 9,450 lb

Engine

Torque375 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AT
  • LT245/70SR17.0E BSW AS
  • 245/70R17
  • 265/65R18
  • 265/70R17
  • 285/55R20

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger24"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 65-1
  • 65-2
  • 65-AGM
  • 94RH7

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-4012 qt
  • 5W-4012 qt
  • 5W-207 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (20 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB247.779.575.0160.58.46051
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.678.1140.58.45631
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.974.3160.57.75768
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB247.779.579.1160.57.76487
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.978.4140.512.96078
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.778.974.7160.512.96215
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.678.1140.58.45588
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.974.3160.57.75710
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.673.9140.58.95388
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.778.978.8160.512.96185
SLT/Power Wagon 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.978.4140.512.96030
SLT/Power Wagon 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.678.1140.58.15855
ST/SXT 4x2 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.678.1140.58.45593
ST/SXT 4x2 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.974.3160.57.75715
ST/SXT 4x2 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.673.9140.57.55419
ST/SXT 4x4 Quad Cab 140.5 in. WB227.779.978.9140.512.96034
ST/SXT 4x4 Quad Cab 160.5 in. WB249.779.978.4160.512.96184
ST/SXT 4x4 Regular Cab 140.5 in. WB229.779.678.1140.57.75880
SXT/SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB247.779.575.0160.58.46034
SXT/SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 160.5 in. WB247.779.579.1160.57.76473

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift): years 20062009. View model overview

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