Survey: 48RE
02-17-2004 | 06:33 PM
#31
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From: Houston
Year: 2003
Model: 2500 4x4
Mileage: 25,800
Gearing: 373
Item Towed: mostly Uhaul and 18' flatbed's loaded with about 2000-3000 lbs.
Problems: None
Mods: None to trany or Engine
Other: Only thing I can think of and agree with some of the other posts is that it
has a funny shift from time to time but that's if I accelarate quickly and let off
quickly. That's about it other than that it's been great so far. Can't wait to see
what it's like at 100K miles
Model: 2500 4x4
Mileage: 25,800
Gearing: 373
Item Towed: mostly Uhaul and 18' flatbed's loaded with about 2000-3000 lbs.
Problems: None
Mods: None to trany or Engine
Other: Only thing I can think of and agree with some of the other posts is that it
has a funny shift from time to time but that's if I accelarate quickly and let off
quickly. That's about it other than that it's been great so far. Can't wait to see
what it's like at 100K miles
02-17-2004 | 07:19 PM
#33
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From: Central MA
Originally posted by Got Torque?
I'd say hes FOS. The tranny has not been around long enough to be going to a Ma and Pa tranny shop "one a month". Most of these new 48re's are still under warranty and would be going back to the dealer. Also, the only gasser that sees this tranny is the v-10 if I'm not mistaken.
I'd say hes FOS. The tranny has not been around long enough to be going to a Ma and Pa tranny shop "one a month". Most of these new 48re's are still under warranty and would be going back to the dealer. Also, the only gasser that sees this tranny is the v-10 if I'm not mistaken.
02-18-2004 | 12:22 PM
#35
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From: Star, Idaho
Re: Survey: 48RE
Year: 04
Model: 2500 QC 4x4 SLT
Mileage: 6,500
Gearing: 3.73
Item Towed: Couple 4 wheelers
Problems: none
Mods: hi-flow air filter...edge ez coming soon!
Other: it has hunted for gears a couple times while driving in heavy stop and go city traffic unloaded. '00, '02, & '03 GM 4L60E and 4L80E, however, were much worse in that area, but are otherwise good transmissions for their application. I'm not concerned about my 48RE...
The 1500 Hemi's get the 45rfe; not sure about the 2500 Hemi's (47RE?). If there are problems with the Hemi/45rfe 1/2 ton application, then that transmission is probably not stong enough for the Hemi's tq output. The 45rfe works great for the 4.7 v-8. Dodge has had some issues over estimating the abilities of their auto transmissions...
Model: 2500 QC 4x4 SLT
Mileage: 6,500
Gearing: 3.73
Item Towed: Couple 4 wheelers
Problems: none
Mods: hi-flow air filter...edge ez coming soon!
Other: it has hunted for gears a couple times while driving in heavy stop and go city traffic unloaded. '00, '02, & '03 GM 4L60E and 4L80E, however, were much worse in that area, but are otherwise good transmissions for their application. I'm not concerned about my 48RE...
The 1500 Hemi's get the 45rfe; not sure about the 2500 Hemi's (47RE?). If there are problems with the Hemi/45rfe 1/2 ton application, then that transmission is probably not stong enough for the Hemi's tq output. The 45rfe works great for the 4.7 v-8. Dodge has had some issues over estimating the abilities of their auto transmissions...
02-20-2004 | 11:43 AM
#38
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From: colorado
Re: Survey: 48RE
Year:2003
Model:4x4 CTD quad cab SWB
Mileage:26500
Gearing:3.73
Item Towed:10,000lb trail 22ft enclosed
Problems:slipping, on overdrive once
Mods:stock
Other:the TQ of the tranny doesnt lock the cluches when i am not in overdrive, i took it to the dealer twice and they said nothing was wrong, its in right now getting looked at for the TSB, and they had to replace the cooler.
Thanks... [/B][/QUOTE]
Model:4x4 CTD quad cab SWB
Mileage:26500
Gearing:3.73
Item Towed:10,000lb trail 22ft enclosed
Problems:slipping, on overdrive once
Mods:stock
Other:the TQ of the tranny doesnt lock the cluches when i am not in overdrive, i took it to the dealer twice and they said nothing was wrong, its in right now getting looked at for the TSB, and they had to replace the cooler.
Thanks... [/B][/QUOTE]
02-20-2004 | 07:36 PM
#39
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From: Carlisle, Ontario
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:Ram 3500
Mileage: 18000
Gearing:4.10
Item Towed:10,000lb Fiver
Problems: Had problem shifting into OD. Problem was broken pin in the PCM wiring harness. No problems in last 6 months.
Mods: None
Other: I've pulled my fiver at least half of my truck mileage and have NO issues with it. I too ordered based on EBrake being available. Was not happy with all the crap on that.
Thanks...
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:Ram 3500
Mileage: 18000
Gearing:4.10
Item Towed:10,000lb Fiver
Problems: Had problem shifting into OD. Problem was broken pin in the PCM wiring harness. No problems in last 6 months.
Mods: None
Other: I've pulled my fiver at least half of my truck mileage and have NO issues with it. I too ordered based on EBrake being available. Was not happy with all the crap on that.
Thanks...
02-20-2004 | 09:50 PM
#41
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Posts: 141
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From: North Alabama
Year: 2003
Model: 2500 QC SB 4x4
Mileage: 8700
Gearing: 3.73
Item Towed: 10,000 lb TT once about 600 round trip, on way back went different route very steep climb (about 7 % ) i could be wrong about the %( it's close to Guntersville, ALabama).
Pull 14' utility trailer with 2 large 4-wheelers alot.
Problems: None
Mods: none
WOW what a truck.
Model: 2500 QC SB 4x4
Mileage: 8700
Gearing: 3.73
Item Towed: 10,000 lb TT once about 600 round trip, on way back went different route very steep climb (about 7 % ) i could be wrong about the %( it's close to Guntersville, ALabama).
Pull 14' utility trailer with 2 large 4-wheelers alot.
Problems: None
Mods: none
WOW what a truck.
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