dobbietwo

Hello all and glad to join the group! I just bought a used 05 Ram 3500 4x4 Regular cab. Love it big time! Just got through changing all the fluids. Did the tranny yesterday and adjusted the bands. I'm not a power crazy man. I'm happy with the stock stuff. I've been reading the forums a lot and noticed a lot about the 48re. With that said, anything unusually I should know about this particular year and anything I can do to help my cause with the tranny and any other area? Thanks for any input!

oldsmobiledave

Driving style....no smokey burnouts & since the trans fluid does not circulate in park drive away slowly when the ambient temp is cold or when pulling loads.

Temp Gauge....put some gauges on....boost - pyro - trans is all you need.

Keep power addders to 60 hp or less & roll into them....do not shock the driveline.

If your pockets are a little deeper an aftermaket valve body, converter & pan are all worthwhile upgrades but none are mandatory.

Keep the fluids clean & drive.

timcasbolt

Bully dog sells an overdrive lock out kit so you can turn the od off.

madhat

Some 05's had plastic intercooler ends. Just keep an eye on them.