2025 Ram 1500 Order Updates

[Foxman]

Seeing Ben Hardy dropping youtube videos of Limited on lots. That should be good news to you limited guys.

 

[Foxman]

JB Reviews also has a good video out showing a nice limited build.

 

[trmc47]

Agree with everything.

Clarification - Mine is still in D1. Point of my previous post was that my dealer was pissy with me for continuing to ask him about it.

I would guess that mid-week they start up the plant with the intent of running Tungstens. I bet they start with a couple and begin ramping up similar to what they've done with other trim levels. Their priority will probably be sold orders (ours).

I can't see them not weaving in the Limiteds with Level A though. I just don't know what that will look like. However, considering all of our (Tungstens) estimated ship dates are within the first 2 weeks of August, I bet they do both at the same time.

Comments from the CEO lead me to believe that they've been letting the plant do these slow ramp ups to gain efficiencies. I have a feeling that, based on comments from dealerships, he's swung too far towards operational efficiencies and will swing back a little towards supporting dealerships. In other words, the plant will probably have to deal with quicker ramp-ups or simultaneous ramp ups. However, not to the extent that it's had to deal with in recent years.

If you check at true car, they show 7 Tungstens available nationwide. That
would indicate Ram has been building them.

 

[Peterhenric]

Those Limiteds in the reviews don’t have the MF tailgate or the limited level 1 packages. Those were the 2 packages that were restricted for a while when ordering. Those ordering restrictions have been lifted now.

 

[Foxman]

Looks like those 7 tungstens are "being built" and are not yet on the lot. That, to me, would reaffirm by theory that they are going to run some high end trucks next week. Hopefully....a few of us get some "in production" status changes some time next week.

 

[Foxman]

When I ordered my 2019 RAM, we build out a google sheet on the forum for everyone to track their orders. That way we can see at a glance what the status of everyone's build.

If you would like to participate and check out everyone's status, maybe someone could sticky this spreadsheet to the top of the thread. I don't know any moderators, but maybe someone more familiar with the forum can offer some improved visibility for us to gather more data.

Link below to the google sheet.

2025 RAM Order Tracking - Google Drive

docs.google.com

 

[Ramboy13]

I tried to get in touch with Mopar FCA Customer Care and what a PITA that was. I had called them earlier this year, and got a case opened up when I asked about the availability of the Forged Blue. I've mentioned this a couple of times, and like others, all they would say is "late availability." I responded to the old emails for that case, and got an auto response that the case was closed, and if I still had questions.....(duh - yes, I do) .....I should contact them. Nothing at all about HOW to contact them. So I tried a few things on-line and nothing that allowed email seemed to exist. I finally responded to the email I just got about my case being closed. Immediate auto-response that the email address does not accept incoming email, but this one gave me a link!! I tried it, and ... sadly, it said the webpage no longer exists. Imagine that. You have to chat, call, or snail mail. I tried the chat - and after 25 minutes of going up through the chain to "next in line" it said there were no agents available. So I called. after quite a while, and a very annoying voice response system, it finally told me there were no agents available. this was the middle of the day, right in the middle of their posted hours.
Not really a good sign....

 

[Peterhenric]

When I ordered my 2019 RAM, we build out a google sheet on the forum for everyone to track their orders. That way we can see at a glance what the status of everyone's build.

If you would like to participate and check out everyone's status, maybe someone could sticky this spreadsheet to the top of the thread. I don't know any moderators, but maybe someone more familiar with the forum can offer some improved visibility for us to gather more data.

Link below to the google sheet.

2025 RAM Order Tracking - Google Drive

docs.google.com

I click on that link to try and add my info but it won’t let me. Any input on how to do it?

 

[Foxman]

I click on that link to try and add my info but it won’t let me. Any input on how to do it?

Thanks. Let me see if I need to adjust permissions. Sorry, may need to troubleshoot this a bit. Try again now.

 

[Peterhenric]

Thanks. Let me see if I need to adjust permissions. Sorry, may need to troubleshoot this a bit. Try again now.

Still no dice. I click the link and it brings it up in read only mode. No way to edit it. I have google sheets installed on my phone as well. No luck.

 

[Ramboy13]

this may be off-topic for this thread (if so, I'm sorry).
I'm still waiting to place my order for a Tungsten (mostly waiting for the blue). I was not going to get the Off Road Group, but was just looking at it again. Couple of questions about it:
Do you give up the LSD if you get the ORG? Looks like the ORG has the locker, so I assume it's an either or choice. I really would rather have the LSD.... but interested in thoughts/opinions on this.
The ORG says it has a 1" lift. Does this mean the air suspension only has one single Off Road height (instead of two)?

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

ORG is a great value ad if you have a need for it. I really despise the locker, it's really designed for off road scenarios (hence the off road group lol) and isn't great for normal driving. It's not like it doesn't work, it's just not as optimal as an LSD IMO.

From my understanding, air suspension has the same overall max height regardless of ORG or not. If you live in a cold weather climate, I would advise avoiding air suspension, IMO.

 

[PetePA]

ORG is a great value ad if you have a need for it. I really despise the LSD, it's really designed for off road scenarios (hence the off road group lol) and isn't great for normal driving. It's not like it doesn't work, it's just not as optimal as an LSD IMO.

From my understanding, air suspension has the same overall max height regardless of ORG or not. If you live in a cold weather climate, I would advise avoiding air suspension, IMO.

What is LSD? The ram version, not the lysergic acid one.

 

[Peterhenric]

Limited Slip Differential

 

[Ramboy13]

What is LSD? The ram version, not the lysergic acid one.

I actually snorted at that! Good, one - thank you. I really needed that.
Limited Slip Differential. This is one of those topics that has no clear answer, and different strokes for different folks.
I think there was a mistype in Alter Ego's post. If so, I agree with him. The locker type differentials are more for serious off-roading, rock crawling, etc. It locks the axle so both wheels turn in sync. This is good for going mostly straight forward, but on turns - it's not good. One wheel wants to turn faster due to the turn. But the differential keeps them locked.

The limited slip differential does just what it name says - it limits power to a wheel that is spinning, and diverts it to the other wheel. And the wheels can spin at different rates (i.e., turns).

My understanding is that LSD is more what you'd want for "normal" driving, and even light off-roading. It's very effective. If you give that up in the Off Road Group, in order to have the differential that locks, then.... that is probably enough for me to not get that option. I like most of the rest in the group. I've had Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires, and like them.
So - really just hoping to confirm which differentials are with with the different groups.

 

[Peterhenric]

The locking differential is something you turn off/on. If you have 4wd then, IMO, that will do what you need in place of a LSD when conditions are loose. Turning the locker on is more for lower speed crawling situations. You’d never want it turned on when on pavement unless it’s for street racing in a straight line. If it’s locked and you try to do any sort of a tight turn, the rear wheels will chirp and skip. It’s a terrible feeling.
So I'm not sure how many different types of LSD’s there are but in My experience I’m not personally a fan of LSD as they just apply the break to the spinning wheels to control traction. If you’re in snowy conditions and one wheel has traction and the other doesn’t, it just tries to slow down the spinning wheel but it doesn’t let the wheel with traction spin the way you’d want. If there’s another kind that actually diverts power to the wheel with traction as opposed to limiting power to the spiny wheel then that would be better.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

The locking differential is something you turn off/on. If you have 4wd then, IMO, that will do what you need in place of a LSD when conditions are loose. Turning the locker on is more for lower speed crawling situations. You’d never want it turned on when on pavement unless it’s for street racing in a straight line. If it’s locked and you try to do any sort of a tight turn, the rear wheels will chirp and skip. It’s a terrible feeling.
So I'm not sure how many different types of LSD’s there are but in My experience I’m not personally a fan of LSD as they just apply the break to the spinning wheels to control traction. If you’re in snowy conditions and one wheel has traction and the other doesn’t, it just tries to slow down the spinning wheel but it doesn’t let the wheel with traction spin the way you’d want. If there’s another kind that actually diverts power to the wheel with traction as opposed to limiting power to the spiny wheel then that would be better.

thanks for explaining that. i asked a similar question a while back because i thought my truck was broken. im fairly new to truck life and turned on my locker in my culdesac and it started to jump,skip, and skid and i was freaked out. glad its not broken and that was a normal cause-effect.

 

[Leconst]

I am curious if anyone has heard anything about their 2025 Ram 1500 Orders. I ordered my Limited back in January 11th and got confirmation of my order but no VIN or any other info. I am curious if anyone else has either received a VIN or got any updates on their order. It seems really quiet and I figured we could just start a feed. I know the HO doesn’t start until ~3/5 but I am curious if anyone with an SO has got any updates.

2025 Ram Limited (In signature)
Ordered January 11th
Received Confirmation shortly after
No VIN.

I also have a delayed Ram Limited, apparently the in bed onboard Power XBH is N?A right now and was holding up the order. I was told if I remove that option the vehicle would be built faster.

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

I actually snorted at that! Good, one - thank you. I really needed that.
Limited Slip Differential. This is one of those topics that has no clear answer, and different strokes for different folks.
I think there was a mistype in Alter Ego's post. If so, I agree with him. The locker type differentials are more for serious off-roading, rock crawling, etc. It locks the axle so both wheels turn in sync. This is good for going mostly straight forward, but on turns - it's not good. One wheel wants to turn faster due to the turn. But the differential keeps them locked.

The limited slip differential does just what it name says - it limits power to a wheel that is spinning, and diverts it to the other wheel. And the wheels can spin at different rates (i.e., turns).

My understanding is that LSD is more what you'd want for "normal" driving, and even light off-roading. It's very effective. If you give that up in the Off Road Group, in order to have the differential that locks, then.... that is probably enough for me to not get that option. I like most of the rest in the group. I've had Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires, and like them.
So - really just hoping to confirm which differentials are with with the different groups.

Yes, thank you, I meant locker where I wrote lsd. Fixed.

Chevy has always had the best locker imo. It is a true mechanical locker that automatically locks when wheel speed differentiates by 120rpm. It then automatically unlocks when traction is restored.

Ram attempts to slow the spinning wheel in an effort to gain traction.

As mentioned, a full locker is only good in a straight line. I believe the e locker unlocks above a certain speed for safety.

Problem with e locker imo is your 4x4 is basically now a 2wd (vs technically a 3wd lol) when it's not engaged.

 

[Alter Ego Trip]

thanks for explaining that. i asked a similar question a while back because i thought my truck was broken. im fairly new to truck life and turned on my locker in my culdesac and it started to jump,skip, and skid and i was freaked out. glad its not broken and that was a normal cause-effect.

Anyone who's left 4wd engaged while turning on dry pavement has experienced the same thing. Totally normal.