GCWR question on Dodge 2500

[94BULLITT]

I wouldn't call 1 truck widespread. My truck has 90+K and 0 transmission issues

That is not the only one.

http://www.dieselhub.com/trans/47RE.html

 

[Dmace]

I know a guy that has a 2001 2500 with a Cummins, it goes through a trans every 50k or so. He is afraid to tow with it now.

Technically that's still the same old 47RE transmission from the mid 90's.

The 2002+ RFE and 48RE transmissions are much better and still proven strong today.
http://www.dieselhub.com/trans/48RE.html

 

[Hay Dude]

'06 Ford-350 Superduty SRW 4x4 diesel 3.73 rear GCWR is 23,000 lbs, not 25,000
See page 17: http://www.diehlford.com/images/pdf/TOWING_GUIDE_2006.pdf

 

[kenmac]

That is not the only one.

47RE Transmission Specs

How many links to ford problems would you like me to post.I'm sure I can dig up as many as you want

Ford F Truck Diesel Problems - Free Lemon Law Help

 

[Hay Dude]

Come on guys, they all build their junk and their good stuff.
Guys gotta grow up and take off the (Blue oval, RAM and GM) colored glasses.....

 

[Diamondpilot]

'06 Ford-350 Superduty SRW 4x4 diesel 3.73 rear GCWR is 23,000 lbs, not 25,000
See page 17: http://www.diehlford.com/images/pdf/TOWING_GUIDE_2006.pdf

You are right. I got its rating and my old dual tandem 25+5 GN with dual 12K axles. It was rated at 25,000#

Chris

 

[RobertN]

I have the same truck. 165K miles. No tranny issues. Don't haul daily, but have plenty of miles towing; utility trailer to tractor and 5th wheel. Longest tow was with 5th wheel, ~4500 miles back/forth from N. Calif foothills to Corpus Christi Tx.

I have done brakes and tires. At 150k had a rear wheel cylinder leak, and recently replaced ball joints.

My Dad spent 45 years working Mopar parts at a Dodge dealer local. Retired three years ago. He did not see trucks lined up at the shop for transmissions...

The only comment I would have about the tranny in my truck, it is a large jump from 3rd to OD.

I got mine with 4.10's. In retrospect, 3.73's would be nice. I might go stick if did it over again. Not because of auto issues, but because I like jamming gears. It is fun driving the Water Tender at the fire station, with the 10spd...

I know a guy that has a 2001 2500 with a Cummins, it goes through a trans every 50k or so. He is afraid to tow with it now.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thats why they call me "the Phord lie detector" lol

Not lieing, just got the #'s messed up in my getting older brain. If I would have done the math I would have known it was 23,000# 15400# is what I can legally pull when you subtract my 7600# truck weight. All I know its more truck does not complain like my 99 F350, 04 F250, or 05 Dmax 3500 did with my boat behind it. Its even happy with 25,000# behind it.

Chris

 

[Hay Dude]

Probably be happy with 35,000# behind it!!!

 

[Dmace]

Probably be happy with 35,000# behind it!!!

Going downhill?
:laughing: