Smooth Riding

No matter what road you travel, Chrysler Group LLC believes that your vehicle shouldn’t take a beating. With technology like multi link coil spring rear suspension, front axle disconnect and an active transfer case our vehicles create one smooth ride.

Multi link Coil Spring Rear Suspension

It’s no surprise the 2010 Ram 1500 has a smoother ride than Ford or GMC.(1) By replacing the heavy, friction prone leaf springs with the multi-coil spring suspension, we reduced the friction and weight without reducing cargo capacity. You also get increased ride quality, comfort and better handling. What you don’t get is that annoying truck “hop” when making a tight turn. The balanced front and rear spring rates help maintain a level ride when fully loaded. Improved shock absorbers provide more resistance during jounce (upward wheel motion) than rebound (downward wheel motion). That’s truck-speak for delivering an absorbent feel.

Ram’s partially hydroformed frame is fully boxed and made of advanced high-strength steel for improved performance and rigidity, as well as reduced Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). Up front you receive reduced weight, lower ride height, innovative front springs and tubular bar. Simply out, it’s a flat-out enhanced ride from front to back.

Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect

Experience Canada’s inimitable active transfer case and front-axle disconnect. Chrysler’s unique system seamlessly transitions between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no driver intervention. When all-wheel-drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle and opens the transfer case from the drivetrain to reduce friction and rotational mass. The system provides traction, performance, safety and an improvement in fuel economy.

Chrysler’s combined active transfer case and front axle disconnect system is available on 2010 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.

⁽¹⁾ AMCI-Certified testing at 89 km/h (55 mph), comparably equipped 4WD 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramine Crew Cab 1500 5.7L, 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch Lariat SuperCrew 5.4L and 2009 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Crew Cab 6.2L, smooth pavement.