dodge truck transmission swap

willie · 01-31-2007, 09:58 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to the site and have a question.
I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 rwd quadcab that has that good old transmission disease. I am considering swapping the bad transmission with a remanufactured transmission (I already have it) myself. It has been years since I last screwed around with transmissions but would like to know is there anything I should look out for if I decide to swap these myself?

Thanks,
willie

mrjohnwayne · 01-31-2007, 01:34 PM

not really. Just don't forget to add fluid before starting the motor.

twodarts · 02-01-2007, 10:18 PM

Shouldnt be too difficult, just make sure you put the correct fluid in it. Many of the Dodge tranny problems were due to incorrect fluid being used. Check the owner's manual and verify it with a dealer. Many of the dipsticks at some point were labeled wrong, so don't trust what the dipstick says until you verify it. Yours should use the Chrysler ATF+4.

bradrhale · 02-02-2007, 06:59 AM

i know the old dodges had to be running and in nuetral to check the tranny level. is that still true with newer models??

01-31-2007, 09:58 AM	#1
willie Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	dodge truck transmission swap Hey guys, I'm new to the site and have a question. I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 rwd quadcab that has that good old transmission disease. I am considering swapping the bad transmission with a remanufactured transmission (I already have it) myself. It has been years since I last screwed around with transmissions but would like to know is there anything I should look out for if I decide to swap these myself? Thanks, willie

01-31-2007, 01:34 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,114	not really. Just don't forget to add fluid before starting the motor. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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02-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#3
twodarts Full Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 10	Shouldnt be too difficult, just make sure you put the correct fluid in it. Many of the Dodge tranny problems were due to incorrect fluid being used. Check the owner's manual and verify it with a dealer. Many of the dipsticks at some point were labeled wrong, so don't trust what the dipstick says until you verify it. Yours should use the Chrysler ATF+4.

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bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,968	i know the old dodges had to be running and in nuetral to check the tranny level. is that still true with newer models??