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Re: Where to look for rear end ratio on 06 RAM 3500 [kcram]
by titanium29
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Sep 26, 2006 (1:25 pm)
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Replying to: kcram (Sep 23, 2006 4:45 pm)
Excellent. Thanks. The owner's manual was anything but clear on this. While I am on the drivetrain - the '06 HD's have a new transmission. Is this new tranny a. worth it's weight in steel, and is it, as I am getting bits and pieces of, made in Japan by "Aisin" or the like? I had concerns buying the truck due to known tranny issues, but my dealer says the whole issue has been resolved with the new ones.
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Re: Where to look for rear end ratio on 06 RAM 3500 [titanium29]
by kcram HOST
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Sep 26, 2006 (5:23 pm)
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Replying to: titanium29 (Sep 26, 2006 1:25 pm)
The 06 trannies are still the same as the 05s. The new automatics are for the 07s. The Japanese-made Aisin 6-speed automatic is used in the new chassis-cab models only. In January, there will be a Mopar-built 6-speed automatic for the pickups. Both these 6-speed autos are for the new 6.7L Cummins diesel only. The Hemi keeps its existing transmissions for 07.
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Re: Where to look for rear end ratio on 06 RAM 3500 [kcram]
by dustyk
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Oct 08, 2006 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: kcram (Sep 26, 2006 5:23 pm)
The 545RFE used on 4.7 & 5.7 engines will also receive variable line pressure sometime in 2007. I'm not sure, but I think the 48RE will also receive it as well, but that may come later.
Best regards,
Dusty
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Re: Where to look for rear end ratio on 06 RAM 3500 [dustyk]
by kcram HOST
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Oct 08, 2006 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: dustyk (Oct 08, 2006 5:47 am)
Dusty, the 48RE gets killed off this December along with the 5.9L Cummins in pickup iuse (as opposed to the new chassis-cab model which already has the 6.7L Cummins and the Aisin automatic). In January, the diesel pickups will get the 68RFE, big brother of the 545.
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Re: Where to look for rear end ratio on 06 RAM 3500 [kcram]
by dustyk
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Oct 09, 2006 (4:18 pm)
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Replying to: kcram (Oct 08, 2006 6:53 pm)
Yeah, you're right. What I meant to say...and should've said...was the transmission for the Cummins will get variable line pressure (VLP).
Thanks for the correction.
Bests,
Dusty
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Warren and St. Louis Dodge Ram 1500 Volumes
by dodger8
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Jul 18, 2006 (10:55 am)
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Warren and St. Louis Dodge Ram 1500 Volumes
by dodger8
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Jan 10, 2006 (10:13 am)
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Does anyone know the split Between Dodge's St. Louis and Warren assembly facilities for the Dodge Ram 1500?
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Re: Warren and St. Louis Dodge Ram 1500 Volumes [dodger8]
by kcram HOST
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Jan 16, 2006 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: dodger8 (Jan 10, 2006 10:13 am)
The majority of 1500 Quads come from St. Louis. Regular cabs come from Warren or Saltillo for the kost part, and there aren't many of those made at all any more.
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