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Some time ago, Ram patented a pickup tailgate that could swing open or, like current American pickups, lower down to form a flat surface. Twoadvantages would beeasier access (actually being able to use the bumper as a step with the door open, or having just one door open for aladder or other long object, with the other closed to hold other things inside.
The question is, when will we see it?
The earliest we might see it is the 2016 Ram 1500 series, which it would be nicely suited for. At least one2016 Ram 2500/3500, the Laramie Limited, has been publicly shown, and it doesn’t have the feature. (Itdoes have a peak 900 pound-feet of torque, though.)
One question raised by a Ram observer was whether it is a practical design, as it stands, for a pickup. (...) →
Waiting for the Ram Tailgate Party is from Allpar News.
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The question is, when will we see it?
The earliest we might see it is the 2016 Ram 1500 series, which it would be nicely suited for. At least one2016 Ram 2500/3500, the Laramie Limited, has been publicly shown, and it doesn’t have the feature. (Itdoes have a peak 900 pound-feet of torque, though.)
One question raised by a Ram observer was whether it is a practical design, as it stands, for a pickup. (...) →
Waiting for the Ram Tailgate Party is from Allpar News.
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