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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!

I stand corrected! I guess all I been seeing was you as an unpaid member and thought you'd vanished lol. Glad your here!

Thank you @Tractorman exactly what I needed. The PS mod seems a bit daunting but once I get all the parts and get to stare at it face to face I should have it licked. I might try to a article style build on it if I can remember, usually get to excited on projects and get them done and realize I didn't take any progress pics. I did find that PS pump, just googled it and ebay has them for $160, some others double that. The VC pump I can get through oriellys for $123 then add military discount 😉 Too bad that guy isn't a member here anymore. Seems like he had some good ideas and knowledge to add. That reservoir will do fine, I have just been looking to see if there is another tank that has some better mounting options. So far most of them only come in a 2 port design. A tee fitting might work since the 2 small ones are only returns.

@Tractorman Just cruising around doing some little research here and was wandering what vacuum pumps would be acceptable to use? There's honestly quite large variety online and some very expensive versions. I didn't see any specific VC pump listed. I haven't started my 24v 1500 build yet but I think I need to get a handle on this. Were (2nd gen) only using it for HVAC and cruise so its not a "vital" part, meaning you prolly dont need the most "expensive-best" option. The vacuum portion seems straight forward, get pump and supply key-on power and hook up the main vacuum line. What all did you have/need to buy for your PS pump conversion? Been a long while since I got to use this gif...... so

@Mopar1973Man is there anyway/option to add a poll to this or should I just make a quick new thread for a poll(s)? I'm still curious to think what everyone thinks on keep the NV5600 or trying to find someone to buy a full manual swap so I can afford to buy a nice 47RE... I guess thats another question, do I have to stick with the 47RE in auto? Prolly for simplicity's sake for oem brackets and bolt-n-go scenario Id stay 47RE in my thought process. If anyone is to ask for the trucks purpose, this will literally only be a grocery getter, play toy, go fast wanna be show truck. If I swap id have to send in my computers for flashing to auto and the only issue would be to hopefully sell a full NV5600 swap with t-case ready to roll which is the biggest kicker and would halt finishing everything till it sold...

Looks beautiful, cant wait to see that country side one day.

Oh I see what you were going for. Personally, I always either premix the concentrated stuff or buy premix what ever the case may be then add as needed. Yes it all gets mixed the same after pumping through a few times but, Im ocd and I always know I have the correct dilution. The thermostat fill @Mopar1973Man stated is one of the best ways to go and its super easy, I do this method myself.

I dont have any good info your you and I feel dumb, but I am curious on this. As many times as I've removed dodge seats I've never found a wiring "harness" for the buckle. Im guessing that there is a sensor on the seatbelt retractor. All mine I've dealt with have been single cab and I've also never taken the seatbelt out or had a problem with it. This is probably why I don't know anything about it... So I'm here to learn, but I'd bet that the sensor is on the retractor. I'm sure someone else will chime in shortly.

Did I miss something? 3 gallons of concentrate and only 1/2 gallon of water? What happened to 50/50 mix? That's all I've ever done or even known for that matter. Even as a JD mechanic.

Looks nice! I did the same thing. I running some big boys under my hood from John Deere since I worked there lol. I ll have to do some pics on mine. I just modified the oem battery tray to make them fit. The LRB stuff is nice but pricey...

Only good suggestion(s) you will hear is either red top or blue top. There is a couple threads/topics on here talking about them if memory serves me right. I narrowed down to get a blue top. Its a long story but they were the same company but the owners split up at some point. Their are some differences but minimal. Good luck.