Issues with ordering Hemi in Laramie trim

[Dewey]

After ordering my current truck with a 5’7” box I’ll never own another. Always had 6’4” and figured I wouldn’t miss that extra room but I do.
It’s odd that the 5’7” is currently unavailable on the Laramie with a Hemi. Seems to be the most popular option and gotta be much cheaper for the factory to build. Curious what the reason is.

 

[TampaLaramie]

After ordering my current truck with a 5’7” box I’ll never own another. Always had 6’4” and figured I wouldn’t miss that extra room but I do.
It’s odd that the 5’7” is currently unavailable on the Laramie with a Hemi. Seems to be the most popular option and gotta be much cheaper for the factory to build. Curious what the reason is.

To slow down production maybe? To help transition to the Hurricane? Only logical reason I can think of.

 

[Dewey]

To slow down production maybe? To help transition to the Hurricane? Only logical reason I can think of.

But then then they released an extra 10% off on Laramie’s. I can guarantee that drastically increased production on those as people jump on that deal. Gonna be a whole lot of Laramie’s coming down the assembly line soon if they haven’t already.

 

[TampaLaramie]

But then then they released an extra 10% off on Laramie’s. I can guarantee that drastically increased production on those as people jump on that deal. Gonna be a whole lot of Laramie’s coming down the assembly line soon if they haven’t already.

Oh I forgot about that. Yeah, that doesn’t make sense.

 

[deanno33]

I would argue that 2021 was the best year. The global parts shortages hadn't really affected anything yet and other than UC5 you could get the latest tech and safety features. All equipment groups were 1 and 2 instead of the lesser A and B.

What's odd to me is that when I build a Backcountry with Level B, it seems to include more than my current Backcountry Level 2. For example, 2022 Level 2 didn't include 9 Speaker system or 12 in touch screen (had to select those as options). Level B does include both for 2023 Bighorn. So, I'm not sure what the real difference is anymore.

 

[mikeru82]

I disagree. Im annoyed that my truck has lesser resale value because I have the “level B equipment group” that was modified from the “level 2” during the covid chip crisis. I don’t know what else I’m missing, but I do know that blind spot monitoring was deleted from my truck from factory.

Id never rely on it, but it makes me feel annoyed when I see other Laramie’s on the road with the amber indicator illuminated on the side mirror.

What was your build date? The level B stuff was supposed to only affect the last of the '21 builds. I agree that the level A and level B crap was BS. But I thought the vast majority of '21 builds were unaffected by it.

What's odd to me is that when I build a Backcountry with Level B, it seems to include more than my current Backcountry Level 2. For example, 2022 Level 2 didn't include 9 Speaker system or 12 in touch screen (had to select those as options). Level B does include both for 2023 Bighorn. So, I'm not sure what the real difference is anymore.

That's the problem now. They are constantly changing option packages which confuse customers at best. Initially the A and B excluded blind spot monitoring and cross-path detection. Now it seems to be applied for any feature that might not be available at a given time. Too much confusion anymore. Glad I'm not shopping for a new truck.

 

[bigdodge]

I was switched to level "A" without out warning, from level one.

the only thing removed was power folding mirrors, and with all the posts on the gear breaking i am ok without it.

 

[N0cturnal]

Guys, MD confirmed today that Laramie cannot be ordered with V8 and short bed. It has to be 6'4". Not good.

 

[Dewey]

Guys, MD confirmed today that Laramie cannot be ordered with V8 and short bed. It has to be 6'4". Not good.

So you have another 9” of bed space. That’s a good thing unless you have a small garage. Only negative I see is the Laramie GT cannot be ordered since it only comes in 5’7”.

 

[HSKR R/T]

So you have another 9” of bed space. That’s a good thing unless you have a small garage. Only negative I see is the Laramie GT cannot be ordered since it only comes in 5’7”.

I'm sure the GT package is still available

 

[Darksteel165]

So you have another 9” of bed space. That’s a good thing unless you have a small garage. Only negative I see is the Laramie GT cannot be ordered since it only comes in 5’7”.

Can't get Ramboxes on the 6'4 bed...

 

[6of36]

So you have another 9” of bed space. That’s a good thing unless you have a small garage. Only negative I see is the Laramie GT cannot be ordered since it only comes in 5’7”.

No Ramboxes. They are a must.

 

[Dewey]

No Ramboxes. They are a must.

Not for everyone.

 

[6of36]

Not for everyone.

I realize that, but they are for me. Plus I don't need the length, which just makes it harder to park. Had a long bed. never again. Rams have a terrible turning radius compared to all other brands. That extra 9 inches makes it worse.

 

[Dewey]

I realize that, but they are for me. Plus I don't need the length, which just makes it harder to park. Had a long bed. never again. Rams have a terrible turning radius compared to all other brands. That extra 9 inches makes it worse.

I’ve owned nothing but 6’4” beds but now have a 5’7” bed. Honestly the turning radius “improvement” is barely noticeable.

 

[6of36]

I’ve owned nothing but 6’4” beds but now have a 5’7” bed. Honestly the turning radius “improvement” is barely noticeable.

That's because they are still terrible. Just not as terrible. GM and ford have about a 3 foot smaller turn radius with long beds. The ride makes up for it.

 

[HSKR R/T]

That's because they are still terrible. Just not as terrible. GM and ford have about a 3 foot smaller turn radius with long beds. The ride makes up for it.

Turn radius is dependant on the input of the right foot.

 

[6of36]

Turn radius is dependant on the input of the right foot.

I quit doing those turns 30 years ago. lol. Not really, I do them in my UTV, but not in my vehicles.