Lost power momentarily while accelerating and then lunged forward with a wallop

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Stambro

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2016 RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7L HEMI V8 Crew Cab Short Box

I am not a very mechanically minded guy, so keep that in mind if I don't use the common terms for what I am describing.

No issues with my truck until I experienced a glitch this morning.

I stomped on the gas and started accelerating up a hill. Suddenly the truck lost power for .5 to 1 second.

And then WHOMP! The power returned with a wallop. It may have just been in my mind, but it felt like the force was coming from behind. Almost like I'd been rear-ended. The truck lunged forward.

Transmission slippage?
 

Marshall

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With the windows down, can you tell if the motor is lugging down?
If it’s a shifting issue, I would think you’d hear the motor rev up
I never really stomp the pedal to the floor
 
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