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Ram Identification

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Ram 50 - Power Ram 50



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on a plate attached to the left top side of the instrument panel.



VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CODE CHART PLATE

All vehicle identification numbers contain 17 digits. The vehicle number is a code which tells country, make, vehicle type, etc.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Ram 50 - Power Ram 50



VEHICLE INFORMATION CODE PLATE

Vehicle information code, plate is riveted on the cowl panel in the engine compartment. The plate shows model code, engine model, transmission model, and body code.



Two-tone exterior is shown by the exterior code followed by the two color codes.



CHASSIS NUMBER STAMPING LOCATION

The chassis number is stamped on the sidewall of the frame, near the right rear spring hanger.




Chassis Number Code Chart
1. Sort K-Vehicle model series

2. Body type 0-2WD standard body 1-2WD long body 2-4WD standard body 3-4WD long body

3. Engine type 2-G63B engine [1.997 liters (121.9 CID)] 3-G54B engine [2.555 liters (155.9 CID)]

4. T-Truck

5. Refer to 10th thru 17th digits of V.I.N. plate
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Ram 50 - Power Ram 50



VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL

The vehicle safety certification label is located near the door sill striker on the driver's side. This label indicates the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (G.V.W.R.) front, Gross Axle Weight Rating (G.A.W.R.) rear and Vehicle Identification Number ( V.I.N.).

G63 B ENGINE:




G54 B ENGINE:




ENGINE MODEL STAMPING

The engine model number is stamped at the right side on the cylinder block as shown in the following:


Engine model Engine displacement

G63B 1.997 liters (121.9 CID)
G54B 2.555 liters (155.9 CID)



The engine serial number is stamped near the engine model number, and the serial number cycles, as shown below.