Ram automatic vs asin

ShinerBock wrote:

Bionic Man wrote:
The 68 was the only auto transmission offered for my 2012. Overall, I have been very happy with it. I only have about 48,000 miles on my truck, but it is a dedicated tow vehicle, so it has been worked hard, towing up to 18,000 pounds with my 5er/boat in tandem.

Yeah, I would not believe all the hype on the Aisin. I work for a medium and heavy duty truck dealership group and we sell Hino, Isuzu, GM(gone in 2015), and medium duty Peterbilt 220s all with an Aisin option. Some here are lying to you if they say that they don't break. They do break and their failure rate is no different than the Allison transmissions offered in the very same trucks which all have less engine power ratings and are rated at a much less GCWR than the Ram with the Aisin.

The main benefit to the Aisin is the ability for a higher tow rating and a PTO. From my experience with them in our medium duties that we sell, and the fleet of 68RFE backed Rams of ours and my customers light duty fleets. I can tell you that this myth that some how the Aisin will last years and hundreds of thousands of miles longer than the 68RFE towing within each of their weight rating is just that, a myth. If the extra tow weight rating or PTO is not needed then their is really no need for the Aisin unless you just want to be able say you have a "medium duty" transmission because you like the extra inches you think it gives you every time you say that.

I don't think I would ever get an Aisin in a SRW since the 68RFE can easily handle what SRW trucks are rated at and since you cannot get shorter gears even with an Aisin in a SRW. If I could get shorter gears in a SRW with an Aisin then it might be worth it. If I needed to tow something that required a DRW then I would infidelity get the Aisin. Although I can't stand driving DRW trucks and would rather lower the amount of weight I need to tow than to buy one.

Don't know about any "myth" or even an "urban legend"...Know what I know from daily driving and towing with both from 2010- through now..nothing more..nothing less..just actual real life hands on experience. Don't need or want a PTO, but wanted TQ and tow rating.....I bought it because I wanted it, and could afford it...no "ego trip"., as you seem to insinuate...."inches" of what???:R

I love my dually's..daily drove and towed with them 11 years..5 with Chevy D/A's, 3 with Cummins 68RFE and 3 with Cummins/Aisin...I tow heavy...want what I want, .and go with a dually....It's my hard earned money, guess I ought to be smart enough and able to spend it how I wish...No "sour grapes" from me..just actual facts as of now. Figure it'll outlast me, though that might not be saying much..

everyone has different taste and reasons for why they purchase a certain type truck. I'm on no ego trip, and am sure no liar...