shifting

  1. S

    46re shifting issues

    I have a '98 ram 1500 5.9 with the 46re and was looking for some insight on diaging the issue I'm having. Transmission shifts from 1-2 second at about 1800-2000 rpm no matter how hard I push the throttle pedal, then from 2nd straight into 3rd. Doesn't down shift even with pedal to the floor and...
  2. Funkychateau

    8HP70 Transmission “Shift Improvement Kit”

    While placing an order for spark plugs last week from rockauto.com, I was browsing their catalog and noticed they sell something called a “shift improvement kit” for the eight-speed transmission which has so many problems with shuddering and rough shifting. The kit appears to be a bunch of...
  3. Nick4320

    4x4 slipping out

    Hey all, I recently purchased a used 2015 2500 tradesman with the 6.4L and 107K miles. I was driving to the store in the snow, roads completely covered, i shifted into 4 wheel drive before I even left the house. Going down the road at approx 20-25mph the transfer case shifted out of 4wd and...
  4. C

    Jerky shifting reverse to drive??

    So I’ve been noticing that when I back out of my driveway then put it in drive I get a very abrupt and jerky shift. BUT ONLY when I come to a complete stop before I put it in drive. If I’m backing up and put it into drive right before I come to a complete stop it’s perfectly smooth! anyone have...
  5. Y

    1994 Transmission one forward gear

    Hey yall, I'm sure this has been covered before but I'm racking my brain here. I have a 1994 1500 short bed single cab. I recently put a lift, 2001 3/4 ton axles and a transfer case from a 95 on it.. as well as 42 inch super swampers It's all together after about 3 years of sitting. Some of...
  6. NY Andrew

    Weekly Shifting?

    So the truck sits for a around a week most of the time or even up to 15 days sometimes before being started. Over 6k miles. I run Redline 5W20 (going on a full year). Based off how often I drive I'll be conducting yearly oil changes with 5W-20 (not the 5W-30 because that may be too thick for...
  7. A

    Transmission issue

    Hello everyone new to the forum. My brother and I installed a used transmission(80,000 miles) in my father in laws 2009 1500 with a 5.7 hemi. Changed the filter and fluid on the used transmission before install. It drives good and shifts through all the gears good except from 3rd to 4th it has a...
  8. R

    New ram 1500 owner

    I have a 2019 ram 1500 gen 5, 5.7 v8 hemi. I have only put on about 500 miles so far, but am loving the new ram. I have always had silverados up til now, but hated the new body style. I do have a couple questions. 1) has anyone had any issues with the electronic shifter? It has happened a...
  9. C

    1997 dodge ram 1500 high rpm shifting..

    when driving my truck it runs and drives fine.. but when your getting on it while towing, or getting up to highway speed the rpms will just keep climbing and will redline until you let off the gas some then it will shift into the next gear, ive heard talks about shift linkage or some kind of...
  10. C

    as luck would have it..

    so i just got some tires to replace my worn ones, and wouldnt you guess it the person who was changin my tires around sheared off the nut so its almost flush with the wheel so it cant grab onto anything anymore.. any ideas that wont cause any damage to the wheel, and minimal/no damage to other...
  11. F

    5Gen shifting - aisin

    Coming from a chevy gas to a brand new Ram 5th gen 3500 with the turboHO. Question on the shifting of the aisin. I noticed something that I was curious is normal. While the power is enormous, as is the acceleration - the shifting is very noticeable. Much more then I expected. More jerky...
  12. Elijah

    Q to those who purchased new lifted trucks with 35's and 3.21, question about AT shifting to 8th

    Over these past years dealerships have been selling lifted trucks. Based on the window stickers I've seen they have come with either 3.21 or the 3.92 gearing. I have a question Have you noticed when on the highway it not seeming to shift to 8th a lot? It is so odd. I drive the same way to...
  13. connor98

    Shift patterns

    I have a 2010 1500 5.7L sport 4x4 and I just had my camshaft replaced along with a few other parts related to a limping cylinder. Before the repair my truck would shift at around 1800rpms now 1st -2nd @ 2000rpms 2nd -3rd @2000rpms 3rd-4th @ 2500rpms and same for 4th-5th. Though while driving it...
  14. R

    Shifting issues one day, fine the next...

    I have a 2003 with 5.7L 2WD and recently it started doing some scary stuff. One day, the tranny started slipping. From a stop, I accelerated and 2nd gear went in a little rough then when it tried shifting into 3rd, it just reved up and gear would try to go in but revs just kept fluctuating. I...
  15. E

    1997 Ram 1500 won't shift into overdrive

    1997 Ram 1500 4x4 5.9L V8 160,000 miles Won't shift into overdrive and burning through a quart of oil every 75 miles roughly. Any ideas on what the problem is?
  16. GregS

    Shifting bounces between 3 and 4 with hard acceleration

    Help needed in diagnosis!!! – When I get on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 L hard from a stop or speeds below 30 mph in, when it reaches the shift point between 3 and 4 (overdrive) it kicks back and forth three or four times really hard before shifting up into overdrive. Anyone else experienced...

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