Dodge, Fargo, and Plymouth Trucks by Platform

by Ed Hennessey - copyright © Ed Hennessy - v. 11.24.98

(Jeep SUVs appear in the RWD table)

Important pages at allpar

• History of Dodge pickups
• Ram pickups 1993-2002
• Ram pickups 2002-2006
• Fargo
• Plymouth Commercial Vehicles
• We may have added more since this page was updated. Click here for the current list of all cars at allpar.

AB Body: 1971- onwards

[NOTE: 'AB' name created in 1989 but applies to all vans starting in 1971]

Models

• Dodge B100-B350; Ram Van and Wagon; Ram 1500-3500 vans
• Plymouth Voyager (PB100-PB300) (1974-1978)
• Fargo (Canada) 1971-72; later (unknown dates past 1978) overseas

Wheelbases:

• 109.3"
• 127.2"

AD Body: 1972-1993

[NOTE: 'AD' name created in 1989 but applies to all 1972-1993 trucks]

Models

• Dodge D100-D300; W100-W300; Ramcharger (1974-1990)
• Plymouth Trailduster (PD100, PW100; 1974-1978)
• Fargo (Canada, 1972, and overseas markets afterwards)

Wheelbases:

• 106" Ramcharger, Trailduster
• Pickups vary widely

BE Body (Dodge Ram): 1994 - 2003

• Model: Dodge Ram 1500-3500 Extended (club and quad cab) 1994-2003
• 134.7" Club Cab models
• 138.7" Quad Cab models
• 154.7" 3500 Quad Cab dual rear wheels

BR Body (Dodge Ram): 1994-2003

• Model: Dodge Ram 1500-3500 (standard cab) 1994-2003
• 118.7" short bed regular cab models
• 134.7" long bed regular cab models

DN Body (Dodge Durango): 1998-2004

Note: the DN body is based on the 1997 Dakota. From 2005 on, the Durango would be based on the Ram.

• Model: Dodge Durango
• Wheelbase: 115.7"

N, AN Body (Dodge Dakota): 1987-2004

Note: as with car body types, 'N' became 'AN' in 1989. The 1997 redesign did not change the designator. There was also a front-drive N body car earlier (see car tables).

• Model: Dodge Dakota
• 112" short and long bed, regular cab models
• 131" extended cab models

MJ Body (Jeep Comanche): 1985-1992

• Model: Jeep Comanche
• 113" short bed models
• 119" long bed models