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Need More Power?

Need More Power?

Programmers and tuners are the perfect way to unlock hidden horsepower and torque in your truck. By optimizing your engine's performance settings, these tools let you dial in more power for towing, off-roading, or just maximizing throttle response. It’s the easiest way to get serious gains without major modifications.

Looking for clearance for larger tires?

Looking for clearance for larger tires?

Upgrading to larger tires on your Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins instantly boosts off-road performance and gives your truck a bold, aggressive look. To avoid rubbing and suspension issues, a suspension lift or leveling kit is the perfect solution, providing the clearance you need to fit those bigger tires and take your rig to the next level.

Unleash the Full Potential of Your 2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins

Take your 2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins to the next level with performance upgrades built to deliver more power and efficiency. Boost airflow with upgraded cold air intakes, optimize performance with custom tuners, and improve fuel delivery with advanced injection systems. Each upgrade is designed to ensure your Cummins delivers reliable performance, whether you’re on the job or tackling tough trails.

Transform Your 2003-2004 Ram with Suspension Upgrades

Lift your 2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins with top-quality suspension kits designed for better ground clearance, smoother handling, and a rugged stance. Choose from our selection of leveling kits to balance your ride, lift kits for a higher stance, and shock packages to smooth out the bumps. These upgrades ensure your Ram is prepared for any terrain you take on.

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2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins Parts & Accessories

The 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins are undoubtably legendary trucks that defined an entire generation of trucks, and we here at Alligator Performance have everything you need to keep your Ram 5.9L Cummins on the road and enhance its utility and functionality. We have a huge selection of Ram 5.9L Cummins parts that improve your Ram 2500/3500's power, torque, capability, and utility for whatever application you have in mind. We offer a huge variety of Ram 5.9L Cummins engine upgrades that add plenty of horsepower and torque to your Ram truck. Our selection of Ram 5.9L Cummins suspension parts includes Ram 2500/3500 leveling kits and Ram 5.9L 2500/3500 lift kits that allow you to fit on big Ram 2500/3500 wheels and tires with ease and give your Ram 2500/3500 an awesome look and enhanced capability. Adding exterior upgrades to your build such as mud flaps, fender flares and roof racks are perfect for enhancing your trucks style while also adding utility. We also provide Ram 5.9L 2500/3500 bumpers that will protect your Ram from harm both on the trail and on the road, while also adding the ability to equip your truck with a winch. Our Ram 5.9L Cummins mods and accessories help make your Ram 2500/3500 feel like a whole new truck.  Ram Cummins Fitments: 2003, 2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins. Submodel Fitments: Tradesman, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Big Horn, Limited, Lone Star, Power Wagon. Some exceptions apply, please see individual product pages for specific fitments. 

2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins Engine Upgrades

The 5.9L Ram Cummins has pretty impressive power, however there is still plenty of room to enhance its power and reliability. Your 5.9L Cummins can easily make more horsepower and torque with even the most basic of modifications and parts. That's why our selection of Ram 5.9L 2500/ 3500 Cummins Engine Upgrades is the perfect solution for owners of 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500. These Ram engine upgrades give your truck a huge increase in horsepower, torque, and throttle response all in one place. One of the most effective ways to give your Ram 5.9L Cummins an impressively massive increase in power and torque is with a Ram 5.9L Cummins Tuner and Monitor. These Ram tuners come with new software for your Ram's ECM that enhance parameters of your Ram's engine management system so that you get a bunch of power without the need for any permanent performance parts. These new Ram performance tunes increase boost pressure, adjust fueling, and change other functions so that your Ram 5.9L makes big-time horsepower and torque gains. One of our favorite tuners is the Ram Cummins Edge CTS3. The Edge CTS3 comes with extremely powerful performance tunes that will have your Ram 5.9L Cummins ripping around the street, sled pull, or trail in no time. The Edge CTS3 comes standard with a huge color touchscreen display that makes it one of the most effective engine monitoring systems on the market for the Ram 5.9L Cummins. 

 

2003-2012 Ram Cummins Edge CTS3 Tuners

 

If you're looking to add more power and airflow to your Ram, take a look at our Ram 5.9L Cummins Cold Air Intake Kits. These intakes provide your Ram's motor with a larger volume of charge air at cooler temperatures and higher velocities than the stock intake which gives your 5.9L Cummins a nice increase in horsepower and torque. Ram cold air intakes are extremely easy to install, making them a hassle-free upgrade for your tough 5.9L Cummins Ram build. One of our most popular Ram Cummins intake kits is the S&B Oiled Cold Air Intake. S&B's intake features a highly efficient design and high-quality construction in budget-friendly package, which makes it perfect for your 5.9L Cummins Ram. S&B's intake comes with a high-flow filter, a complete air box assembly, and full inlet tubing that completely replaces your OEM intake system and gives you excellent performance gains.

 

2003-2007 Ram 5.9L Cummins S&B Oiled Cold Air Intake Kit

2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins Leveling Kits

The Ram 2500/3500s stock suspension has a pretty significant rake, providing your truck a lack luster stance. The good news is that we offer a huge variety of Ram 5.9L Cummins Leveling Kits that transform your stock suspensions stance while adding room for larger wheels and tires. Our leveling kits add extra front ride height to your Ram so that it gets a clean, level front-to-rear stance and the ability to mount up bigger wheel and tire combinations. We carry leveling kits that range from budget-friendly leveling spacers to powerful and complete suspension system overhauls that will give your 5.9L Cummins Ram better on-road handling and awesome levels of off-road performance.


2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins Lift Kits

While a leveling kit will clean up your Ram's rake and let it fit slightly larger tires, if you're looking to completely enhance your suspension to add impressive off-road capability and fit huge tires, our lift kits are the perfect solution. For fitting huge tires, your best bet is our selection of Ram 5.9L Cummins Lift Kits. These lift kits give your Ram a big increase in both front and rear ride height so that you get the clearance to mount up huge wheel and tire combinations while achieving a massively impressive stance. We have lift kits in a variety of different lift heights and sizes so that you can fine tune your Ram 5.9L Cummins build the way you want and the clearance you need for your choice of tires. Our lift kits can fit any budget or application, from basic, budget-friendly systems that only come with the core lift components to extremely powerful systems that include 2.5 shocks, coilovers, radius arms, 4-link systems, and other hardware so that your lifted Ram gets excellent handling and off-road performance. 

2003-2004 Ram 5.9L Cummins Wheels & Tires

The 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 trucks look at their best when they're rocking a set of tough and extremely aggressive wheels and a set of large tires. The good news is that Alligator Performance offers an almost limitless combination of Ram 5.9L Cummins Wheels and Tires to add an aggressive stance to your truck while improving impressive off-road capability. We have Ram 5.9L Cummins 17" wheels, Ram 5.9L Cummins 18" wheels, and Ram 5.9L Cummins 20" wheels in a whole bunch of different widths, offsets, backspacing, styles, designs, and finishes so that you can find the perfect look and feel for your custom 5.9L Cummins Ram. We also have a nice selection of Ram 5.9L Cummins 35" tires and Ram 5.9L Cummins 37" tires that give your truck a badass look, more ground clearance, and improved traction both on and off-road. We offer all-terrrain tires, and mud-terrain tires available so that you can find the perfect balance of on-road ride quality and off-road traction for your particular Ram 2500/3500 build.

 

2003-2004 Ram 2500 & 3500 Cummins

What are the stock horsepower and torque ratings for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 Cummins?

The 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel in the 2003-2004 models produces 305 horsepower and 555 lb-ft of torque, offering solid towing and performance capabilities for heavy-duty use.

What is the largest wheel and tire combo that can be run at stock height for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500?

For stock height, the largest tire size that typically fits is 33 inches on 17- or 18-inch wheels. For 35-inch tires, a leveling kit or minor trimming is generally required, especially on 4WD models.

How reliable are the engine and transmission on the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 models?

The 5.9L Cummins engine is renowned for its reliability. The 48RE automatic transmission is generally reliable for moderate towing but can struggle under heavy loads without additional cooling. The 6-speed manual is considered more durable for heavy towing applications.

What are the fuel economy estimates for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 Cummins?

Fuel economy for the 5.9L Cummins in this generation ranges from 14-20 MPG, with the best fuel efficiency seen during highway driving with lighter loads. Towing or city driving tends to bring the MPG closer to the lower end.

What are the towing capacities for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 Cummins?

The Ram 3500 equipped with the 5.9L Cummins can tow up to 12,000-13,800 pounds, depending on the configuration, while the Ram 2500 has a maximum towing capacity of around 12,000 pounds.

How easy is it to get more power out of the 5.9L Cummins engine?

The 5.9L Cummins is very modifiable. Performance gains of 100+ horsepower can be achieved with diesel tuners, intakes, and exhaust systems. More power can be extracted with upgrades to turbochargers and injectors for those looking to maximize performance.

What lift kit options are available for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500?

Lift kits for this generation are widely available, ranging from 2-inch leveling kits to 6-8 inch suspension lifts. Brands like BDS, Carli, and Synergy offer a variety of kits to improve both on-road stance and off-road performance.

Are there any known weaknesses in the engine or transmission of the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500?

The 5.9L Cummins is extremely reliable, but the 48RE automatic transmission can develop issues under heavy use, especially without upgraded cooling. Regular transmission maintenance and aftermarket coolers can help mitigate these problems. Additionally, some owners report turbo lag in stock configurations.

How capable is the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500 for off-road use?

The 2003-2004 Ram Cummins is capable off-road with the right modifications. Lift kits, off-road tires, and skid plates help improve ground clearance and durability, making the truck more capable in challenging terrains.

What is the payload capacity for the 2003-2004 Ram 2500/3500?

The Ram 3500 has a maximum payload capacity of 3,770 pounds, while the Ram 2500 can carry up to 3,050 pounds, depending on the configuration and options.