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Aug 18, 2013

Dodge transmission

This is just an update on a rebuilt transmission I just got done because the transmission was missing 2nd gear. 165,000 on the clock and never been touched.

1. 2000 Dodge 2500 47RE automatic with a 5.9 diesel.

2.This Kit has Alto Frictions. This kit is made by TRANSPARTS

This kit has all your Friction Plates made by Alto, Steel Plates, Kick down Band, Filter, Pump Bushing, Extension Housing Bushing, Sealing Rings, Metal Clad Seals, Gaskets, O-rings & Rubber Piston Seals.

This Transmission Kit is one we sell everyday to Transmission Shops, it fits the 1998-02 46RE/ 47RE A518/A618

All these Kits have Sealing Rings made by SPX/Filtran or Stellar, Clutches Manufactured by Alto and Gasket Sets made by the Co. TRANSTEC.

3. Billet single disc front cover torque converter.

4. Superior Valve Body Recalibration Kit. (Basically a shift kit)

5.Torrington thrust bearing kit.

6.Snap ring for overdrive.

7. All solenoids and electronics for inside the transmission.

All for $900 delivered no tax on Ebay.

I have a friend who is a certified Dodge dealer mechanic that did an in and out and rebuild for $800. Total cost $1700. Local transmission shops started @ $2200 without the Billet torque converter which is the main strength of the transmission. With the Billet they wanted $2800 to $3000 plus tax.

Gorend (Dave) are great people but the same name parts were $500 higher.
Suncoast wanted $4500

15 Replies

  • Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
    That bets the 139,000 I got out of my 48RE. I spent $1900 that included a three disc billet, trans-go shift kit and complete rebuild kit. There are plenty of people that can build you a good trans as long as you/they use quality parts.

    What kind of warranty are you going to get. The warranty issue is the main reason I let them supply the parts. I was going to order a kit with a converter from Dave but if something went wrong say one or two years down the road I would have to pay to have it pulled and rebuilt all over. With them supplying everything I have a three year warranty on the trans and lifetime on the converter. Something to think about IMO.

    Don


    I will put max 5,000 miles per year on the truck towing. He has been @ the same dealer for 22 years an races diesels @ tractor pulls.
    Thanks
  • That bets the 139,000 I got out of my 48RE. I spent $1900 that included a three disc billet, trans-go shift kit and complete rebuild kit. There are plenty of people that can build you a good trans as long as you/they use quality parts.

    What kind of warranty are you going to get. The warranty issue is the main reason I let them supply the parts. I was going to order a kit with a converter from Dave but if something went wrong say one or two years down the road I would have to pay to have it pulled and rebuilt all over. With them supplying everything I have a three year warranty on the trans and lifetime on the converter. Something to think about IMO.

    Don
  • Earlier today I noted in another thread that the 47RE's issues were overblown; same with the 4R100 for that matter.

    165k out of a slush box running behind a diesel and presumably towing a lot is pretty acceptable in my book.
  • We have 140,000 on our 47RE and we were towing a horse trailer for about half of them.
  • GEEZE ONLY 165K out of your terrible weak 47RE? Must be something wrong with the way you use the truck!