Is the Aisin transmission worth it?
I got the new truck bug, and the Aisin transmission trucks are a fairly rare find in my area, especially loaded out ones. My current truck is a 2012 Ram with the 68RFE, so I believe it's rated at 610...
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I've never had the Aisin or driven one. I do have the 68 in my 2011 and I love it. Combined with the exhaust brake, it's awesome. My previous truck had the 545 in it so it's a night and day difference. I have no issues with it as a somewhat daily driver or towing our 13000 lbs 5'er. It doesn't overheat, it shifts pretty smoothly and the electronic range select is helpful when descending really steep hills. I also have a 4.10 rear gear so that certainly helps. :)
If I were to buy another RAM, I'd definitely give the Aisin a try not only because I tow heavy during the summer but also for bragging rights. I mean who doesn't want to say they've got a 385/865 Cummins! LOL. Pullin in to the family gathering/campsite and telling them to put that in their pipe and smoke it. LOL!
Honestly, no complaints about my 350/650 Cummins with the 68. It's a great combo so I can only imagine what the newer ones are like.
If I were to buy another RAM, I'd definitely give the Aisin a try not only because I tow heavy during the summer but also for bragging rights. I mean who doesn't want to say they've got a 385/865 Cummins! LOL. Pullin in to the family gathering/campsite and telling them to put that in their pipe and smoke it. LOL!
Honestly, no complaints about my 350/650 Cummins with the 68. It's a great combo so I can only imagine what the newer ones are like.
