2007 48RE with 5.9

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Aug 26, 2007 | 04:57 PM

Mower Man

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2007 48RE with 5.9

Is the 48RE something to worry about if I leave the truck stock? Does it require more attention than the Ford and GM transmissions? Thanks.

Aug 26, 2007 | 05:07 PM

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First off, welcome to DTR. IMO if you leave it stock, you'll be fine. Even with a mild, safe tuner I think you'd be fine.

Aug 26, 2007 | 06:21 PM

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Welcome to DTR.. the 48re has a bad rep because of all the torque that can be produced with an ENHANCED 5.9. If you leave it stock it is a great tranny and with normal service will last a long time. The 2 biggest killers of the 48re is slip (which creates heat) and heat. So if you tow heavy or like to be silly with the pedal I do recommend a torque converter..