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Survey: 48RE
Because of all the concerns over the quality of the 48RE tranny, I'd like to compile some data on the subject. For those of you with a 48RE, please respond with the following information, and anything else you think may be pertinent.
Year: Model: Mileage: Gearing: Item Towed: Problems: Mods: Other: Thanks... |
Re: Survey: 48RE
Originally posted by diirk Because of all the concerns over the quality of the 48RE tranny, I'd like to compile some data on the subject. For those of you with a 48RE, please respond with the following information, and anything else you think may be pertinent. Year:2003 Model: ext cab long bed Mileage:8K Gearing:3.73 Item Towed: nothing Problems:Zero Mods:Zero Other: THis entire 48RE problem thing is exagerated. Some guy aon another forum said there is a possible problem with an oil slinger on the rear planetary gear and they will fail around 50K. THey are warranted to 70K, if they start having massive failures, DC will recall them. This isssue needs to be put to rest. Every manufacturer has problems. I personally wouldn't have a Ford Diesel and the Duramax is supposed to be good unless you tow, then the injectors are an issue. Fords auto trans are good their clutches on the manuals are not. THe 48RE has not been out long enough to say it's no good. Personally I think it's a good unit. Thanks... |
Re: Survey: 48RE
Originally posted by diirk Year:2003 Model: Quad Cab (standard bed) Mileage: 19K Gearing: 4.10 Item Towed: Trailer w/ 2 4-wheelers, and one in the truck Problems: None Mods: None Other: |
Re: Survey: 48RE
Originally posted by diirk Because of all the concerns over the quality of the 48RE tranny, I'd like to compile some data on the subject. For those of you with a 48RE, please respond with the following information, and anything else you think may be pertinent. Year:2003 Model:qc swb Mileage:19,000 Gearing:373 Item Towed: 6,000 tt Problems:NONE Mods:none Other:its aaallll good Thanks... |
Re: Survey: 48RE
Originally posted by diirk Because of all the concerns over the quality of the 48RE tranny, I'd like to compile some data on the subject. For those of you with a 48RE, please respond with the following information, and anything else you think may be pertinent. Year: 2004 Model: 2500 HO Mileage:10K Gearing:.3.73 Item Towed: Nothing heavy, a few ATV's. Next week 6000lb TT. Problems: Transfer Case Seals(2) leaking, occasional strange shifts and torque converter lockups. Mods:none to tranny Other: Feels pretty tight and solid other than some odd shifts here and there. Can't wait to see next week how it does with 6k lbs behind it. Thanks... |
Year: 2003
Model: 2500 HO QC 48RE Mileage:4700 miles so far Gearing:.3.73 Item Towed: 31ft 5er...10Klbs loaded Problems: Transfer Case Seals(2) leaking, (replaced) strange shifts and torque converter lockups sometimes. Mods:ATS for tranny maybe Other: Truck runs GREAT..Tranny is stout !! My ONLY complaint was non approval of the Jacobs EB. My dealer mislead me and said I could have one installed. Live and learn. Living in Colorado, I really think a EB is needed for safely decending mountain passes. I will try the mountains without it then make a decision. Prolly will do a ATS Triple Lock TC, VB, PacBrake, and ATS controller if I feel the brakes are over heating after a couple dry runs. $4800 bucks for ATS mods.:o |
Year: 2004
Model: SLT SB 4 x4 Mileage: 16K Gearing: 3:73 Item Towed:Livestock, Horses and Hay 16K Gooseneck Problems: None Mods: None Other: Mostly Desert Mountains, Off Road 3-10% Rock Grades |
Thanks guys, this is what I'm looking for. I'll compile it into something cohesive when the replies slow down.
Keep em coming!!! |
Year: 03
Model: 3500 Mileage: 4,600 Gearing: 4.10 Item Towed: 7,500 lb TT Problems: None Mods: None |
Year: 2003.5
Model: 3500 Ext Cab SRW Mileage:8K Gearing:.3.73 4x4 Item Towed: 6000lb TT. Problems: NONE Mods:none Other: On occation sliding it into reverse there is a hesitation (2-5 sec) but then seems to work. |
Year: 2003
Model: 3500 srw Mileage: 16750 Gearing: 3.73 Item Towed: 32ft 5th wheel Problems: None Mods: Intake Other: Truck & 48re has been trouble free so far pulling 11,000 lbs. I am dissapointed in the exhaust brake issue. I waited to order the new truck with the 48re as it was advertised to be exhaust brake compatible. I attended the ATS seminar last Saturday in Denver and I will be knocking on there door if the stock tranny starts giving problems. |
Year:2003
Model:2500 Quad 4x4 Mileage:14000 Gearing:3.73 Item Towed: 7000 lb TT Problems: Zero Mods: EZ & AFE PG7 Other::D |
Funny this comes up> I spoke-w-a very reputable and honest tranny guy this week and showed him my new toy. He rolled his eyes when I said 48RE and said he does at least one a month. Mostly on Rams-w-Gas. He said the 48RE is a "glorified"Mopar 727. He said the main cause for melt down is fluid temps and that there is a check ball in the line that sticks and causes no fluid circulation to the rear of the tranny. For the heck of it he looked at mine and was really suprised at the improvement they made regarding the line size and the size of the cooler which he said was huge.
FWIW-please give me some input. I plan on "bombing" this truck as soon as funds allow. I cannot imagine going back to a gas daily driver. Also if there are easy/cheap/effective mods to the 48RE please advise me. - Thanks |
Year:2003
Model: 2500 SO 2WD Quad short bed Mileage:17,000 Gearing:3.73 Item Towed:7000 5th wheel Problems:none Mods:larger air box opening Other:love it so far |
Originally posted by ppsi Funny this comes up> I spoke-w-a very reputable and honest tranny guy this week and showed him my new toy. He rolled his eyes when I said 48RE and said he does at least one a month. Mostly on Rams-w-Gas. He said the 48RE is a "glorified"Mopar 727. He said the main cause for melt down is fluid temps and that there is a check ball in the line that sticks and causes no fluid circulation to the rear of the tranny. For the heck of it he looked at mine and was really suprised at the improvement they made regarding the line size and the size of the cooler which he said was huge. FWIW-please give me some input. I plan on "bombing" this truck as soon as funds allow. I cannot imagine going back to a gas daily driver. Also if there are easy/cheap/effective mods to the 48RE please advise me. - Thanks |
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