Rear Wheel to front bumper dim on a Crew Cab w/ 6'4" bed.

[sareinhart]

Long story - but I have limited space to park a truck and still allow wifey to back her car out of the garage. The critical dimension is center of the rear wheel to front bumper. I can do some math comparing my 2016 1500 w/ 5'7" bed vs stats on the new version w/ 6'4" bed. BUT an actual measurement would make me feel better. And none of my local dealers have one. Anyone have one that they can measure for me? Again - looking for center of rear wheel to front bumper with a Crew Cab w/ 6'4" bed.

 

[jimothy]

I tried to take a measurement, but my driveway bends, so I’m not able to get an accurate measurement.

But I can tell you this: according to Ram’s site, the crew cab 6’4”’s wheelbase is 9 inches longer than the 5’7”, so that means the entire extra length of the bed comes from the longer wheelbase, rather than extra bed length behind the rear wheels.

That makes the math simple: add nine inches to your measurement.

Alternatively, I was able to more easily measure the center of rear wheel to rear number, and got 46” with a quick measurement (eyeballing center of wheel and back of bumper). You should have the same measurement on your truck.

Subtracting 46” from the overall length (241.8”) gives 195.8 from front bumper to center rear wheel.

Now, out of curiosity, why is that the critical dimension? I’m trying to picture this.

 

[Richard320]

Until and unless someone comes through, it's here. Hopefully the link works. If not, I'll post link to main page with instructions on how to get it.

https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBC7e5AXgLDEu%0A

 

[jimothy]

Until and unless someone comes through, it's here. Hopefully the link works. If not, I'll post link to main page with instructions on how to get it.

https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBC7e5AXgLDEu%0A

Looks like I was off in my eyeballed measurement. From center of rear where to back bumper is 48.8” (I said 46”). This is measurement L105 in the diagram.

The sum of L104 and L101 is the measurement @sareinhart is after: 193”.

 

[sareinhart]

I tried to take a measurement, but my driveway bends, so I’m not able to get an accurate measurement.

But I can tell you this: according to Ram’s site, the crew cab 6’4”’s wheelbase is 9 inches longer than the 5’7”, so that means the entire extra length of the bed comes from the longer wheelbase, rather than extra bed length behind the rear wheels.

That makes the math simple: add nine inches to your measurement.

Alternatively, I was able to more easily measure the center of rear wheel to rear number, and got 46” with a quick measurement (eyeballing center of wheel and back of bumper). You should have the same measurement on your truck.

Subtracting 46” from the overall length (241.8”) gives 195.8 from front bumper to center rear wheel.

Now, out of curiosity, why is that the critical dimension? I’m trying to picture this.

Im trying to figure out if I back my 6'4" box Crew cab the whole way back to to the grass line with the rear wheels still on the drifeway if wifey will still be able to get her car out of the garage. Based on this info, it looks like yes.

 

[sareinhart]

Until and unless someone comes through, it's here. Hopefully the link works. If not, I'll post link to main page with instructions on how to get it.

https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBC7e5AXgLDEu%0A

You, sir are awesome! Thank you!! I'm ordering a 6'4" bed.

 

[sareinhart]

I tried to take a measurement, but my driveway bends, so I’m not able to get an accurate measurement.

But I can tell you this: according to Ram’s site, the crew cab 6’4”’s wheelbase is 9 inches longer than the 5’7”, so that means the entire extra length of the bed comes from the longer wheelbase, rather than extra bed length behind the rear wheels.

That makes the math simple: add nine inches to your measurement.

Alternatively, I was able to more easily measure the center of rear wheel to rear number, and got 46” with a quick measurement (eyeballing center of wheel and back of bumper). You should have the same measurement on your truck.

Subtracting 46” from the overall length (241.8”) gives 195.8 from front bumper to center rear wheel.

Now, out of curiosity, why is that the critical dimension? I’m trying to picture this.

Jimothy,

Since you have the 6'4" bed - have you ever driven / parked the 5'7" bed? Is the longer bed noticeably more difficult to maneuver in a parking lot? That's my only other concern. Seems like it wouldn't be THAT much different from the shortbox.

 

[jimothy]

Jimothy,

Since you have the 6'4" bed - have you ever driven / parked the 5'7" bed? Is the longer bed noticeably more difficult to maneuver in a parking lot? That's my only other concern. Seems like it wouldn't be THAT much different from the shortbox.

Until June, I was driving a 5’7” bed. I do notice a difference, but it’s not that much of a change. With the longer wheelbase, you do have a bigger turning radius, and of course, you’ve got 9 more inches of truck to fit. But I adapted quickly, and am exactly as bad at parking the new truck as the old one.
On the other hand, I now have the surround view camera, which helps with parking immensely. My precious Ram did not have that.

I think you’ll be glad you’re getting the longer bed. It looks better proportioned, and it’s nice to have the extra space in those occasions you need it.

 

[sareinhart]

Until June, I was driving a 5’7” bed. I do notice a difference, but it’s not that much of a change. With the longer wheelbase, you do have a bigger turning radius, and of course, you’ve got 9 more inches of truck to fit. But I adapted quickly, and am exactly as bad at parking the new truck as the old one.
On the other hand, I now have the surround view camera, which helps with parking immensely. My precious Ram did not have that.

I think you’ll be glad you’re getting the longer bed. It looks better proportioned, and it’s nice to have the extra space in those occasions you need it.

Thanks. That's exactly what I suspected.

And honestly, once I got used to the 5'7" bed it wasn't that bad. Nice to have confirmation the additional 9" isn't that big a deal.

 

[Rlaf75]

Just quick measurements from my driveway with my crew cab 6.4 bed. Center rear wheel to front bumper looks to be approximately 197". Front bumper to rear bumper is approximately 241". Dont know if it helps or hurts but I had to go out to the garage anyway lol. Good luck

 

[sareinhart]

Just quick measurements from my driveway with my crew cab 6.4 bed. Center rear wheel to front bumper looks to be approximately 197". Front bumper to rear bumper is approximately 241". Dont know if it helps or hurts but I had to go out to the garage anyway lol. Good luck

thanks!

 

[Biga]

Until June, I was driving a 5’7” bed. I do notice a difference, but it’s not that much of a change. With the longer wheelbase, you do have a bigger turning radius, and of course, you’ve got 9 more inches of truck to fit. But I adapted quickly, and am exactly as bad at parking the new truck as the old one.
On the other hand, I now have the surround view camera, which helps with parking immensely. My precious Ram did not have that.

I think you’ll be glad you’re getting the longer bed. It looks better proportioned, and it’s nice to have the extra space in those occasions you need it.

It's actually 13" longer. The DT crew cab trucks have are 4" longer to start with due to the bigger cab then an extra 9 inches for the bed.