I remember reading a while ago while researching my truck that there were certain year(s) that was prone to having the 5th gear fall off. I was curious which years those were and if I should be worried. I did try a search on this topic but came up empty handed as I can't do a search on "5th".

 

I think all the NV4500(94 to?) are subject to it. The 5600 up are ok. Your trans should have a ID on it, im not sure what came in 98s

 

to my knowledge and I may be wrong but the 5600 is the six speed and the 4500 is the 5 speed new venture tranny. so all 2nd gen 5 speeds are affected, but from what I hear don't lug it below 1700 rpm in 5th and you'll be allright. But I think besides the 1st gen getrag the 4500 is the only 5 speed dodge offered.

 

If you go to the bottom of the page and use Google search DTR site you will be able to get results.

Dusty

 

I tried the google search and found a ton of info, thanks for the tip.