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06-08-2010, 04:49 PM

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Does anyone know if this applies to MY 2012 or calendar year 2012? These plans are virtually always know by the UAW boys & girls, especially if the transmission plant is to be located in the states...

The transmission is to be built in Chrysler's Canadian Kokomo plant.

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06-08-2010, 04:51 PM

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Kokomo is in Indiana, is it not?

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06-08-2010, 07:07 PM

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Yes it is. I am on my way there right now!!!

photo was taken over my shoulder!!!

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06-08-2010, 08:05 PM

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drop n hook.

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06-09-2010, 03:18 PM

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Kokomo is in Indiana, is it not?

Your right, my mistake, sorry

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06-09-2010, 04:48 PM

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I just heard on a Detroit radio station, WWJ, that Kokomo is getting a 300 million dollar upgrade for an eight speed tranny.

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06-09-2010, 04:58 PM

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I just heard on a Detroit radio station, WWJ, that Kokomo is getting a 300 million dollar upgrade for an eight speed tranny.

Reads like no official details yet for what vehicles the trannies go into. Hope it helps our local economy. Here is a link to the local paper:

http://kokomotribune.com/local/x1910...-transmissions

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06-17-2010, 08:46 PM

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I'd really like Dodge to change and/or add to their truck cab configurations. I would like to see and extended cab with a 6.5' bed. The "other two" do offer extended cabs. Also, how about a 19.5 inch wheel package which would not only look better but would allow for a much broader choice of load range in tire choices. pcm

Isn't a "megacab" an extended cab? Quad cab the standard.

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06-17-2010, 09:00 PM

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Isn't a "megacab" an extended cab? Quad cab the standard.

I believe he means like a cab that has regular front doors with the small bench seat and suicide rear doors.

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06-24-2010, 11:59 AM

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I hate the mega and quads - try opening in a grocery parking lot - you having a hard time? The suicide rears are the best - no problems and I don't put anything back there but tools and groceries

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06-24-2010, 12:02 PM

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http://www.businessfleet.com/Blog/Au...n-Detroit.aspx

Can't wait to see a class 6 Dodge! I wonder if it will have an 8.3L?

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06-24-2010, 12:15 PM

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I hate the mega and quads - try opening in a grocery parking lot - you having a hard time? The suicide rears are the best - no problems and I don't put anything back there but tools and groceries

I really like them also

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05-13-2012, 11:49 AM

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So what happened to the 8 speed trans?

..and suicide doors? Please. That order of operations is a pita. My buddies and I call it the nuts to butts move. One guy has to open his door, then get out of the way. The other has to open his a different way, and get in first then close his door, all so the first guy can come back and finally get in. What a joke. I'll keep my megacab anyday. Even a quad cab really. Get in wherever you want in whatever order you want. Your door works just like mine...

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05-13-2012, 12:27 PM

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The 8 speed is on its way, its already in the charger. The plan is to mate it with the 3.6l in the 1500 and 300. In the Grand Cherokee it will be the standard trans with 3 engine options, the 3.6l the 5.7 Hemi and the 3.0 diesel due to launch this fall.