2004 Ram 2500 rear end gears & transmission questions

[usocazy]

Hi folks, I'm just wondering the best way to figure out the gears I have in my truck.

I bought it used about 3 years ago and I'm pretty sure everything in it is stock. It's a SLT model.

With that, what are the stock gears? What might be a good and inexpensive upgrade to get better acceleration?

Also, how do I determine the transmission in it? 5 or 6 speed? I'm pretty sure it's only a 5 speed.

Thanks,
Jeff


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[usocazy]

Oh yeah, engine is 5.7l Hemi.


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[NWRQC]

Email Dodge

And they will provide you with a full report based upon your VIN. It usually takes them a day or so to email it off.

 

[RonJon '06]

If you think its possible somebody could have changed the gears then you could check the gear ratio by counting the number of turns of the driveshaft compared to the rear wheels. I would tape a string to the drive shaft and roll the truck 10 tire revolutions. Count how many times the string wraps arround the driveshaft and divide by 10.

 

[dmacell1]

There is usually a sticker in the glovebox that has the gear ratio on it. Or you could look at the tag on the rear axle. It should be on one end near the inside of the tire.

 

[Mega-Hemi]

Dodge - Recall
Put your VIN in under equipment listing and hit enter.

 

[dmacell1]

Nice!
It works great! Only thing would be if it has been modified then you would need to look at the tag.

 

[usocazy]

Thanks for all the feedback and great sites to try. I'm pretty sure I'm pure stock but I don't know what that means. Just trying to get a baseline so I understand my truck better.


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