Dodge truck chassis are engineered to provide a comfortable ride, easy handling and the toughness
and dependability traditional with all Dodge trucks. Wide treads, widely spaced springs, Oriflow
shock absorbers and a low center of gravity all combine to give exceptional stability and protection
for the load. Every component is truck-caliber design to assure long, dependable service and low
maintenance cost.
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Soft-Ride Springs are extra long and wide, with low
deflection rate for a soft ride. Front springs on D300
models have double-wrapped, fixed eyes. |
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Rigid, deep-section frame has six crossmembers for
extra rigidity. Drop-section under cab lowers cab for
easy entrance and exit. D300 uses straight-type frame
to provide easy and inexpensive mounting of special
bodies. |
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Heavy-duty transmissions
have the ruggedness
needed for truck-size
loads. Three-speed A-745
used on D100 and D200;
four-speed NP420
standard on D300. |
Fast, sure braking with
self-energized, Uni-Servo
front and Duo-Servo rear
brakes. Up to 234.2 sq. in.
of effective lining area for
long lining life. |
Dodge alternator puts out
up to 10 amps., even when
the engine is idling. Will
outlast ordinary
generator. Prolongs
battery life. |
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LoadFlite automatic
transmission has oil
cooler, push-button
operation. Three speeds
provide smooth
performance for the
toughest hauling. |
Easy steering is a feature of all Dodge trucks. Ball-bearing-type steering gear has high ratio. Steering wheel position reduces effort, cuts driver fatigue. |
Heavy-duty clutches,
assure trouble-free
service. 10" clutch is
standard on 6-cyl. D100
and D200. D300 and all
V-8 models have 11"
clutch. |
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Copyright � 1999 Bruce Cresswell
