Transmission rebuild
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Transmission rebuild
Just wondering what I should do before the next travel season. My 05 Ram Cummins has 107K miles and so far the transmission has been good. I've changed the fluid and filter 3 times but a good percentage of my use is towing a 5th wheel. I have considered trading for a new truck but the price $$ scared me off considering the added pain of all the issues I read about with DEF fluid, sensors, computer glitches and so forth. I really like my 05. It's garage kept, perfect condition inside and out and pulls my 5th wheel very good. I can see no reason to spend another $50 to $70K at this point in life.
I'm considering a rebuild on my 48RE with new clutches, bands,torque converter, etc. before I head across the continent next year on a trip West. I would much rather spend
the money here and be without the truck for a few days rather than be in the Rocky Mts and at the mercy of some transmission shop I know nothing about. To be stranded in some remote location is not a pleasant thought. Transmission repair is not a one day fix. There is a local shop near my home that has a very clean reputation. Right now it works good but at over 100k miles I know it must need some attention considering the life it has lead in front of my 5th whee What would you do??? Opinions or experiences appreciated.
I'm considering a rebuild on my 48RE with new clutches, bands,torque converter, etc. before I head across the continent next year on a trip West. I would much rather spend
the money here and be without the truck for a few days rather than be in the Rocky Mts and at the mercy of some transmission shop I know nothing about. To be stranded in some remote location is not a pleasant thought. Transmission repair is not a one day fix. There is a local shop near my home that has a very clean reputation. Right now it works good but at over 100k miles I know it must need some attention considering the life it has lead in front of my 5th whee What would you do??? Opinions or experiences appreciated.
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I frequently ask myself the same questions. There are so many variables involved it's hard to decide. My '06 has 144K miles now and is used much like your '05.
On my '98 12V I replaced the T/C on a trip to Arkansas years ago because I thought it was slipping slightly. I still am not sure if that was the case or if it was my imagination.
The 48RE is a better tranny than the 47RE was and I haven't imagined any problems with it yet but keep watching for signs.
On my '98 12V I replaced the T/C on a trip to Arkansas years ago because I thought it was slipping slightly. I still am not sure if that was the case or if it was my imagination.
The 48RE is a better tranny than the 47RE was and I haven't imagined any problems with it yet but keep watching for signs.
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I frequently ask myself the same questions. There are so many variables involved it's hard to decide. My '06 has 144K miles now and is used much like your '05.
On my '98 12V I replaced the T/C on a trip to Arkansas years ago because I thought it was slipping slightly. I still am not sure if that was the case or if it was my imagination.
The 48RE is a better tranny than the 47RE was and I haven't imagined any problems with it yet but keep watching for signs.
On my '98 12V I replaced the T/C on a trip to Arkansas years ago because I thought it was slipping slightly. I still am not sure if that was the case or if it was my imagination.
The 48RE is a better tranny than the 47RE was and I haven't imagined any problems with it yet but keep watching for signs.
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