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Well I got another truck that I just had to have. Another unicorn!!! No rust 79k miles squeaky clean truck. Its a 2001 Dodge 1500 2wd with the V6. This truck is the new 1500 Cummins! The 2001 has update 2 piston calipers up front compared to the older ones only having one. Also the front spindles has unit bearings, easy to replace, stronger, better, etc. One other thing to mention is servicing the brakes are way easier. Having the unit bearings instead of the old style makes it where I can run my newer 3rd gen style rims that I picked up with out needing a 2 inch spacer. There's not many rims that the 99 and older ones can run, actually a pretty limiting factor for other 2nd gen enthusiast. Heres the new rig!!! *note: some photos wont upload, I'm getting a error code (-200)?? Immaculate underneath! They both got a pressure wash bath, super clean!

Just been curious and ...... Well I feel bad bringing it up, but its kinda slowed down here on the site. I remember it being a pretty bustling place a way back. I know its prolly because of the membership stuff, but Im not complaining. Nothing it free in this world lol, knowledge has tons of value and this site has multiple costs too - totally agree with a subscription. It seems (my hypothesis) to have just drove out the riff raff so to speak and slowed everything down.

Well, any second choices? Im gonna be really flying by the seat of my pants on this auto stuff. I am solely counting on yall for guidance on this build.... no pressure

Just browsed their site, looks to me that they only offer the 48RE and 68RFE transmissions.

Also need advice from everyone on which vendor to choose for an new trans. Revmax ATS- heard not so good Randy's Suncoast ???

Probably not my best choice then. Ok so ill stick with the 47RE for simplicty - done. Been reading on FMVB vs regular, seems like Id like it but not super street friendly and cost more lol Need to readup on lockup switches, OD switch, and everything else that deals with these autos. The time is getting close to start tear down for the 1/2 ton cummins swap...!

Still learning transmissions... Still looking for a trans and came across this trans local to me. Its a 48RE though.???? Kinda high price just to rebuild to handle 650 ish hp, definitely not a core price lol... Thoughts??

Do you have the axle out from underneath the truck?

Took me a minute to realize what you were talking about lol. I didn't even know that was a thing with our trucks? My 02 3500 doesn't have this option, I am now curious on this as well. I did find this. Appears that the CTM controls your (locking doors with key)

What??? I have lots of questions to how this is even an issue and who would even know? Are you just trying to pass an inspection? Someone better tell Diesel Auto Power!

Holy moly! Either a bad casting or something else was wrong for that carnage to happen, or just plain bad luck. I would not think that's a strap issue, maybe improperly seated or over-torqued, or really bad ujoint. I think the last one I got was oriellys, I dont remember, but you can check out C&M Gear Works. Their here in Spfld, MO but they ship, and have pretty much everything for our trucks drivetrain wise. Great source for rebuild parts! Id go back with the same thing personally!

Little update: I had the NV5600 on FB marketplace and really thought I was going to have a hard time selling it, or a lengthy wait. But outta the blue a guy from Wisconsin messaged me and long story short I had 2 hours to pull the trans, t-case, driveshaft, clutch, because he wanted and was gonna walk if I couldn't do it. Walk in the park for me usually, but being broken now different story... So for 6k, I hobbled my broke but out to the shop and took it out in 1.5 hours. Oh man I was hurting last night! But its sold and now I can put some money together and start seriously thinking about what trans to put in this truck. 47RE is obviously prolly the best choice but, I think I've seen people use the 68RFE I think its called. To my knowledge that's a 6 spd?? Worth Discussing that option or not??

I've been in the same situation. Working on something and just cant figure it out or just frustrated and all it took was another pair of eyes for 2 seconds or just the moral support and bam, problem solved and fixed. I've also been on the other end of it too. I love helping people out even more so when its something I love or know how to do! And lets face it, there doesn't even need to be a vehicle or a something to work on in front of us. Sometimes we just need a good healthy friendship, someone who cares.

Sometimes thats all we need! 😁

Nice, I have access to pretty much make any hose a want with any fitting so I think ill be doing something just as you did!