For a offroad vehicle, that's all it has for skid plate?

Not fond of the new Fish-face.
Points for huevos.

Post pics of that sexy Tundra. Not the loser Fiat.

I think the Ram would be a strong contender in the first BAJA 1000 yards!

The sway bar on the rear axle looks like it's an easy target to destroy off road.

The lack of a decent front bash plate is a disappointment. I suppose when you are chasing a decent FE figure you will omit such features.

The exhaust seems to be sitting low, especially where it splits under the cab. Why not just have a single pipe under the cab?

Then split the system so you have less of a target to destroy.

Put the VM diesel in it, with a short wheelbase, single cab.

@Bafo
It's really just seems to you.

Has Ram corrected the problem of the ball joints falling out?

The grill is hideous, the inside isn't bad, the color is ok and
the locale is in the middle of nowhere....other then that,
whats not to like?

The Rebel is success. I can't believe, how many I've seen already.
RAM is at the right track with multilink rear coil and more preferably air suspension. Competition has a looong way to go, to get where RAM is driving comfortably and much more safely loaded or not.

The Rebel is success. I can't believe, how many I've seen already.
RAM is at the right track with multilink rear coil and more preferably air suspension. Competition has a looong way to go, to get where RAM is driving comfortably and much more safely loaded or not.

Wonderful, crisp photos.

All looks and no go! Besides that the grille is UGLY!

They should be testing these trucks in snow conditions. I know it's still fall in the US, but come on. If you really wanna know how trucks performs in the snow, test them in Canada during the winter.

Drive them through 2 to 3 feet snowdrifts, fresh powdered snow and on icey gravel roads. I bought my truck based on the amount of power the engine has it may has the power to get out of snow, muddy terrain, etc.

Up here in Canada's Arctic, we drive in harsh conditions during the winter, and my truck hasn't let me down yet. BTW, it's a '05 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with a HEMI!!!!

@Commonsense - the Rebel is a success from a FCA sales perspective as I seen several of them on the road.

The fact that these trucks have air ride is worrisome. To increase ground clearance one adds air to the system which reduces/interferes with wheel travel and suspension compliance.

It is a closed nitrogen system but what happens when it starts to leak?
What does a dealer charge to recharge?

I've read that the system throws a lot of fault codes in cold weather. -10C appears to be the "magic" temperature at which problems start.
I've seen one at a dealer with a failure on one side of the truck. It listed over like a torpedoed battleship.
There have been reports of the system overheating and triggering warning lights and even "limp" mode.

One is better off buying a truck without the "air" ride system.

@ Lou

Your comments are dumb. What happens if it leaks? You fix the same as if anything else leaks or breaks. Air susp has been used for years. I understand it may not be as bullet proof as leafs or even coils. Ram decided to go this route because more people use trucks as daily drivers and occasionally need the bed space.
As for limp mode, can you say Ecoboost? Every truck has reports of their trans in limp mode.
Anyways, the point is Ram is the only truck manu that offers a different setup. In fact, they dropped leafs back in 209. Sure payload and towing suffers, but like I said they are mainly daily drivers. If you need the capabilities of towing 10K + lbs then buy a HD.

Looks like my kinda fun.

Montands - air ride systems on commercial trucks leak all of the time BUT they have huge air tanks on board and have large compressors.
The Ram is a "closed" system. You loose your nitrogen you loose your suspension.

You say my comments are dumb but your post says, "I understand it may not be as bullet proof as leafs or even coils. Ram decided to go this route because more people use trucks as daily drivers and occasionally need the bed space."

Ram marketed the air ride as a benefit to towing and hauling but as we have seen the Ram air ride equipped trucks have the poorest ratings of any truck. PUTC called out the Rebel's actual cargo ratings and had harsh things to say about the Ram in the 1/2 ton shootout.

I'll quote them directly if you want me to?

Montands - i have to add that you are quoting Ram PR - buy a HD if you need more capability.

Most people do not tow or haul heavy all of the time. Your post points that out.

You saying that I need to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck to carry 1,800 - 2,300 lb in my truck or tow 10k just a dozen times a year?

BTW - according to HemiV8 and AlPar - Ram is going to release a 1/2 ton with cargo and tow ratings that fall between Ford and GM.

Where does that leave the Ram mantra of buy a HD?

Remember Ram's advertising about "NO DEF"?

Does that mean Ram finally has realized that some 1/2 ton buyers need capacity at least occasionally?

Yes I remember they advertised No DEF. that was before it was congressionally mandated.
Second, all the BS comments and fluff on this site from random people should be ignored. Unless Ram officially comes out and says they will release a "half ton" with those capabilities the I would ignore them.
Third, keep in mind big rigs systems leak but they pull a heap ton of weight. These trucks r very lightly rated, and yes they can market the air ride toward towing because leveling a rear end will greatly improve towing handling.
Lastly I would never buy the air ride. Too expensive and still in its infancy. Coil suspension versus leaf suspension and towing abilities I would rather have the coils for a smoother ride Bc I occasionally tow and often times I haul (but never more than 1000lbs). If I were to haul more I would hookup to a trailer.

Maybe I was wrong to call ur comments dumb. Just got tired of reading about a Rebel and then seeing comments from haters and "experts."

Montands - PUTC 1/2 ton shootout said this about "air ride" " but where the Ram lost most of its points was in its limited payload, braking numbers and the ride quality of the air suspension when towing or loaded."

Air ride as advertised by Ram does not improve loaded or towing ride quality.

I suspect that is because the system isn't robust enough to handle any weight. Too much air in a cylinder and you loose suspension travel and get a stiff ride. The exact same complaint has surfaced in tests of the Ram with the suspension set in "high" off-road mode.

I recall dirt bikes having air adjustable forks. The same thing happened there. If ride was too soft or the nose dropped too much air was added and you subsequently lost travel and ride quality. It wasn't long before they stopped offering the feature.

Its funny how the authors of the article mentioned where it lost its points, however if you look at the points that actually count the most, the Rebel won over the TRD. It was the personal judges that gave enough points to edge out the Rebel. Otherwise, using the points given for all the tests, the Ram won. Granted, it was barley a win. Point of this test is if anyone really would beat their own trucks like this, there would be thousands of $$ spent on upgrades, or one could just purchase a Raptor. TRD and Rebel have nothing on the Raptor.