With the arrival of the 2019 ram heavyduty came the death of the manual transmission option in north american diesel pickups. In defense of the manual transmission monica gonderman oct 14, 2015 photographers. Autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. The 6speed manual offers exceptional control when towing and hauling, and its availability for ram 25003500 clearly separates ram heavy duty from the contenders. Get your dodge ram 2500 transmission from autozone. Standard on most versions of the 2015 ram 2500 is a 5. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.
Meet connor, the owner of this incredible 2017 ram hd laramie crew cab with a tuned cummins 6. With the 2019 ram heavyduty trucks abandoning the g56 sixspeed, the manual transmission is gone from fullsize trucks. Used cars new cars financing car values sell my car. Apr 06, 2015 the 2015 ram 2500 cummins looks mean in all black. Ram hd diesel with a manual transmission the fast lane truck. Ats manual transmissions feature cyrotreated internals and other upgrades to address weakpoints in shafts, gears and synchros. Ram 3500 standard transmission 2015, manual transmission by ats diesel performance.
Yep, this 1995 dodge ram diesel cummins has over 921,000 miles. The current fifthgeneration ram debuted at the 2018 north american international auto show in detroit, michigan, in january of that year. The ram pickup is a fullsize pickup truck manufactured by fca us llc formerly chrysler. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 ram truck 2500 crew cab tradesman 4wd. Yes, the ram heavy duty is the last remaining hd truck with a manual transmission. The 2015 ram 1500 has 11 problems reported for shifting hard. Select the correct transmission cooler by determining where there is enough space to mount it. The coolest thing about the heavyduty ram is that you can opt for a manual transmission with the turbodiesel.
Along with leading figures for power, hauling and towing, the ram cabin can. The 68rfe and 66rfe automatic transmissions for ram trucks. Its not quite as refined, but it certainly is tough. The trucks primary purpose is to haul and tow hefty loads. Why the fullsize trucks manual transmission is dead.
People do not buy a ram 3500 for its great fuel economy. The ram comes with either a steering columnmounted gear shifter or a floormounted manual transmission. After major changes in 20 and 2014, the ram 3500 hd is largely unchanged this year with the exception of a slight boost in torque for the topoftheline 6. Chryslers new 45rfe transmission, launched in 1998, used three planetary gear sets instead of the normal two. With the launch of the 2019 ram 2500 and 3500, the last remaining manual transmission option is now dead. Ram hd with a manual transmission we recently received the following question about testing heavy duty trucks with manual transmissions, and it got us thinking. Ram 3500 with 8speed powerline automatic transmission.
Mar 26, 2020 meet connor, the owner of this incredible 2017 ram hd laramie crew cab with a tuned cummins 6. Sep 29, 2014 the ram hd is like the ram 1500s bodybuilding older brother. Manual transmissions are becoming harder to find every model year, and the ram brand is the only truck maker to offer a manual transmission in. Parts like transmission support are shipped directly from authorized mopar dealers and backed by the manufacturers warranty. The worst complaints are drivetrain, exhaust system, and transmission problems. Mar 27, 2017 ram hd with a manual transmission we recently received the following question about testing heavy duty trucks with manual transmissions, and it got us thinking.
This package features a 6 speed manual transmission. Two things come to mind when recalling a testdrive in a ram 3500 pickup equipped with zfs new 8speed powerline automatic transmission. Feature more storage, more performance, more efficiency, more safety features, more technology, and more leather. They said they relearned the transmission and sent me back out with my truck. A heavyduty automatic transmission with overdrive called the a518 was offered with the 5. The coolest thing about the heavyduty ram is that you can get a manual transmission with the turbodiesel. The 2015 ram commercial portfolio comprises affordable and efficient solutions for your businessand. If youre all about bragging rights, the 2015 ram 2500 and 3500 hd pickup trucks will give you plenty to crow about. Transmissions offered with the cummins diesel include the chryslermanufactured 47rh and re automatics, as well as the getrag g360 and new venture 4500 and 5600 manual transmissions. Used ram 2500 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. To be fair, the writing was on the wall for years with ford having dropped out of the game in 11 and gm doing the same five years prior.
And sometimes, remembering what services your vehicle needs, and when, can only add to the list of things you have to do. There are two automatic transmission choices to complement these ram hd trucks. Search from 470 ram 3500 cars for sale, including a certified 2015 ram 3500 4x4 crew cab laramie, a certified 2015 ram 3500 laramie, and a used 2015 ram. Ram tradesman comes standard with an automatic transmission. Dodge ram 2500 3500 standard transmission with mercedesbenz g566 transmission 2015, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. The worst complaints are not shifting, filter split, and hesitatespoor mpg.
Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 2500 models nationwide. In defense of the manual transmission 2015 ram 2500. Used dodge ram 2500 with manual transmission for sale. Manual transmission dodge ram forum dodge truck forums. It is cheaper to have 1 harness for all uses and just add the options rather than have different interior harnesses based on which options you want to slap in the truck. Oct 14, 2015 we drive a bright red 2015 ram 2500 tradesman longbed diesel truck and decide that all vehicles should have a manual transmission. The diagram on the left numbers the best three positions to mount the transmission cooler in order. We have 1,611 2015 ram 2500 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1,036 1owner cars, and 1,221 personal use cars. The interior harness is the same whether you have a manual or an auto tranny, actually it is the same for most truck models. That means there are no more manual transmissions offered for.
Of the choice between driving my sons 2014 ram 2500 cummins 4x4 for the past couple of weeks equipped with a manual transmission and my 2016 ram 2500 power with an automatic, ive been driving the one with the manual transmission. The ram pickup formerly the dodge ram pickup is a fullsize pickup truck manufactured by fca us llc formerly chrysler group llc and marketed from 2011 onwards under the ram trucks brand. Determining if the transmission is manual or automatic and, if manual, whether it is five or sixspeed, are the first steps to identifying the ram 3500 transmission. The 2015 ram 3500 is a rear or fourwheeldrive heavy duty truck available in three cab styles and two box lengths. Plenty of truck guys still like to shift for themselves, but the ram hd is the only truck that offers that option. There are other issues with a direct comparison of a ram hd with a manual transmission versus an hd truck with an automatic. Both the 2018 ram 2500 and 3500 trucks have the sixspeed manual option with only the 6. The transmission evolved into the 545rfe, and then the 68rfe 2007, and the 66rfe 2012, a lighterduty version of the 68rfe. Ram s powerful 2500 and 3500 heavyduty hd trucks return for 2015 with even more to like. Identify the getrag 360 fivespeed manual transmission.
The ram hd is like the ram 1500s bodybuilding older brother. Shop lowestpriced oem 2015 ram 5500 parts from genuine parts catalog at. I bought the new 14 ram 3500 hd with the aisin transmission. How to identify a dodge cummins 3500 transmission it still runs.
The getrag 360 was only used on 1989 to 1993 ram trucks with fourwheel drive and was later replaced by the nv4500. Used dodge ram 2500 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I still prefer my power wagon though for driving off road. Transmission coolers are more efficient when they receive maximum air flow. My 2015 ram 2500 tradesman test truck was equipped with the 6. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. May 03, 2015 my 2015 ram 2500 tradesman test truck was equipped with the 6. Across the hd range, theres a choice between gasoline engines in the standard 5. Is now sold quick overview back when i first got the truck. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted. We drive a bright red 2015 ram 2500 tradesman longbed diesel truck and decide that all vehicles should have a manual transmission. Search used dodge ram 2500 with manual transmission for sale nationwide.
Ram 25003500 hd ram 25003500 hd w6speed manual w68rfe 6speed auto 350 horsepower 370. Ram trucks come in so many different combinations and don marshall is known for. View online or download dodge 2015 ram 2500 user manual. The v8 models will not be available with a manual gearbox. It has a castiron case and an aluminum shift cover and the housing is clearly marked with the getrag name above the sixbolt side cover on the drivers side of the transmission. Jun 28, 2015 2015 ram tradesman cummins g56 shifting the gears. Additionally, dodge introduced a new overdrive automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption. Its a laramie ram 2500 diesel megacab with the g56 6 speed manual shift. Why arent there more heavy duty pickups with manual. Plenty of truck guys still like to shift by hand, and the ram hd is the only truck that lets you do that.
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