oldmuleskinner

I just had a "Heavy Duty" 48re installed by my dealer under warranty. They told me that their supplier was back-ordered on the regular 48re and that as a result I was getting a heavy duty factory remanufactured one for no additional cost. .

It has a heavy duty TC - it looks to be twice the size of the stock one. Upgraded VB plus a number of other upgrades. I was planning on an upgrade after the warranty was up on my original tranny, but when it self destructed and I got this one instead......I guess I can't look a gift horse in the mouth!!!

Does anyone here know what after-market parts they use and how well this unit holds up?

RocketJohn

more information please...

oldmuleskinner

Here is info on the tranny from a Dodge brochure:

Some features of Mopar’s 48RE Heavy-Duty transmission that make it stronger and more durable than conventional transmissions include:

• Improved timing and flow reduces converter overheating, and decreases the occurrence of TCC shudder.
• A heavy-duty throttle valve kit restores throttle valve control, so the transmission will not hang in gears as long, or be as sensitive to downshifting under load.
• Front servo piston cover designed with an o-ring to ensure hydraulic seal of direct clutch oil.
• Intermediate shaft plug kit improves lube flow and reduces internal temperatures.
• Upgraded stator support bushing material improves durability.
• High-energy front and rear clutch for increased clutch capacity and firmer shifts.
• Each unit includes a heavy-duty torque converter to maximize durability.

Mopar’s 48RE Heavy-Duty transmission also includes several features not found on conventional transmissions, including:
• Turbine stiffener plate to eliminate hub cracking.
• Kevlar reverse band allowing for higher torque capacity.
• Billet front cover to eliminate converter ballooning.

RocketJohn

too bad this isn't the standard issue transmission... sad that the cost to Dodge is probably not more than a couple hundred bucks... but I guess it all adds up... thanks for the info...

CReed

If you were able to tear it up once you will tear it up again if you go about it the same way just may take a little more time to do so.

Jdoneff

How many miles did you have on your tranny when it blew up and did you have any performance mods?

retiredchuck

Darn, why but why??? they didnt offer this trans as a option.I would have pay the differance.I wonder how long its been avalable?:

CDoskocil9

Ya whats up with this how do you get it???

hxw5223

Here is link to the brochure...

http://uniteddodgegarage.com/07hdtransbroch.pdf

Erik@LCD

Any chance you have the part number? I still have some warranty left, might be worthwhile!

cbrahs

there is a part number on the 3rd page of the brochure. i might see if i can go this route too!

Texan1983

anyone have an idea of price?

vzdude

Suggested retail for the RH103351AC, which is an 03-04 4x4 is $4,991.67 . Not that much cheaper than a built tranny! If I were under warranty and needed one, I'd ask to upgrade, but out of warranty , I'd get an Goerend's or DTT or HTP whatever you want.

CReed

No way would I in a million years pay diamler that kind of money for a I would bet no matter what that list says a near stock 48re tranny with upgraded kevlar bands and clutches or high performance mopar package as they call it. I would just get built one if I had to pay that.

oldmuleskinner

The "Heavy Duty" tranny is meant to be sold as an upgrade when someone is replacing a bad tranny. The cost is an extra $800 to 900. The brochure describes is as meant for owners who do heavy hauling.

Here's a link to the brochure:

http://uniteddodgegarage.com/07hdtransbroch.pdf