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Rlarue
Explorer
Mar 14, 2015

Odd Transmission shifting in "tow mode" 2004 Ram 1500 5.7L

Recently purchased a low mileage 2004 Ram CC 1500 with a 5.7L V8. The truck runs fine in every day use, giving quite good performance and mileage both on the road and in town. However, I am very dis...
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ScottG
Nomad
Mar 15, 2015
It's sticking in second gear because you have to have your foot so far into it to make it go. Turning off OD wont help that but will help once you have it moving. You don't want to use OD with that load.
I'm sorry to say that I think you either don't have enough truck or at a minimum your diff gearing is too tall (probably the biggest problem).

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