No 4WD Auto option on Rebel?

[xACRx]

Does anyone know why you can’t get the 4WD Auto on the Rebel? I had it in my 4th gen Sport and it was awesome in the rain and snow. If I ever ordered a new Ram, I like the Rebel model best, but could not live without the 4WD Auto feature.

 

[crash68]

In the Gen4 trucks, the Rebel used the BW 44-45 part time transfer case, instead of the BW 44-44 full time in your sport. The 44-45 is a better transfer case if you take the truck in mud, snow, sand etc. (actually go off-road), what the Rebel is touted for.
I would imagine the same hold true for the Gen5

 

[believemeustink]

In the Gen4 trucks, the Rebel used the BW 44-45 part time transfer case, instead of the BW 44-44 full time in your sport. The 44-45 is a better transfer case if you take the truck in mud, snow, sand etc. (actually go off-road), what the Rebel is touted for.
I would imagine the same hold true for the Gen5

If i recall correctly, I remember reading this excerpt from FourWheeler.com article on the 1500,

The heart of the Ram 1500’s four-wheel-drive system is one of two electronically controlled BorgWarner transfer cases. The BorgWarner 48-12 offers part-time 4WD operation with 2-Hi, 4-Hi, and 4-Lo settings, and the BorgWarner 48-11 offers on-demand 4WD operation with 4Auto, 2-Hi, 4-Hi, and 4-Lo settings. The 4Auto set-it-and-forget-it setting provides full-time 4WD, which functions automatically to provide maximum traction in all road conditions. New for 2019, both transfer cases have a larger-diameter mainshaft and the chain and sprocket have been relocated for improved bearing support and improved lubrication. Also, the 48-11’s 4Auto on-demand system is enhanced for quicker response and higher front output torque capacity. Each transfer case is engaged via easy-to-use push-button controls, and each has a low-range ratio of 2.64:1, which helps create increased low-speed torque capability off-road.

The 48-12 option is the one that the Rebel will have.

 

[xACRx]

Thank you for the information.

 

[RammerHarder]

Any RAM1500 that have the "4-AUTO" option, don`t go hardcore off roading, you`ll regret it. It is a VERY weak transfer case. It`s a VERY shiddy design!
And if you`re the guy that has to have gigantic tires put on the day after you buy the truck... order a few "4-AUTO" transfer case`s ahead of time, you`ll need`em.

 

[soapy]

Both transfer cases used in the 2019 ram have been beefed up over the previous versions.