Where can I find the differences between the 04,05,06

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I know there were some changes each year.
Is there a good read somewhere to help me choose wisely??
 
'04 only came in RC's. '05 and '06 had both RC's and QC's. '04 and '05 have the same look and interior, and I like them the best. The '06 has its own front end and interior. '04 came with 4.10 rear end, and '05 and '06 have 4.56 gears. Half way through '05 the trucks came with bed covers and a different wing. The '04 has two piston front brakes and he '05 and '06's have 4 piston. The '06 has a different frame and A arms. There are other minor differences that you'll hear about. Just keep asking questions and someone will let you know.
 
sleeper said:
'04 only came in RC's. '05 and '06 had both RC's and QC's. '04 and '05 have the same look and interior, and I like them the best. The '06 has its own front end and interior. '04 came with 4.10 rear end, and '05 and '06 have 4.56 gears. Half way through '05 the trucks came with bed covers and a different wing. The '04 has two piston front brakes and he '05 and '06's have 4 piston. The '06 has a different frame and A arms. There are other minor differences that you'll hear about. Just keep asking questions and someone will let you know.
Good Job, :rock: they have a couple of different colors in 6 like Mineral Gray, Inferno Red

Check out this link for some more info ...

2006 http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/pickup/163_0510_2006_dodge_ram_1500/srt10_comparison.html


2005 http://trucktrend.automotive.com/57844/163-0508-2005-dodge-ram-srt-10/index.html


2004 http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/pickup/112_0401_2004_dodge_ram_srt10/index.html

Brendan Gaughan set the world speed record in a RED 04 ;)


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Sleeper said it quite well.

If you buy an 04, unless you plan to SC the 4.10 gears suck. With that being said, purchasing an 05 has an upgrade in it all ready with the 4.56 gears. 06 has cosmetic changes which you either like or dont like.

Good luck and git yerself a hot rod dude!! LOL

patrick
 
thats a very nice link/write up Floor.
thats really neat that VTCOA has a link at the bottom of the write up:rock: :rock: :rock: :marchmellow: :marchmellow: :marchmellow: :congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
 
I think another difference is the fuel tank was increased from 26 gallons to 34 gallons for 2006
 
on the RC or QC???
 
Correct that...the quad cab for 2006 is 34 gallons, though the shop manual refers to it as 35 gallons.. The regular cab remains 26 gallons. Since I only get about 250 miles per tank in my 2005, that is probably the main thing I prefer about the 2006.
 
2004:
RC Only
4.10 Gear
PCV system is a little different than 05^.
Tonneau-less (from factory - I think)
Specific front brake calipers - different than 05^.
No resonator in exhaust

2005
RC & QC
4.56 Gear
Upgraded PCV system
Tonneau became an option
Upgraded front calipers
Added resonator

2006
RC & QC
06 has specific colors (only available in 06)
Different frame/ front suspension
Different front end
Different interior - also added seat heaters and better storage
Tonneau became standard
Clutch hydraulics improved (I think - mine are significantly different than 04 and 05)
06's are fast as shit ;)
 
sleeper said:
Roz, just how fast is shit?

It depends on the the amount of hot-sauce a person puts on their chicken wing. ;)
 
Stinker said:
Just remember this................the newer they got ..........the slower they got:p


.......out of the factory due to lower build numbers. :ridinghorse:
 

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