follow up -- How do I know what transmission I have?

follow up -- How do I know what transmission I have?

05-23-2006, 06:57 PM

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SGriffiths

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follow up -- How do I know what transmission I have?

Hi,

I posted my original thread on Friday. Since then I have been camping. This gave me a chance to look at the engine sticker, and here's what I now know:

Engine: ISB250, output 250hp
Engine Built: 02/19/2003

In the grove box the sticker says:

Transmission code: DG8, 4 sp Auto
Axle Ratio: 3.73

So I'm still not sure what trany I have. Is it a 47RE or a 48RE?

As a side bar -- I went to www.dodge.com/towing to see what I could tow. I was shocked to see how little I can tow. Now, I'm not sure about the trany, but the lower tow limit is 9900, and upper limit is 10950. I'm not sure of the exact figure because of the trany issue and each page shows 2 listings for 3.73 axle ratio and 2 listings for 4.10s. Whats the diff? Is it perhaps single vs. dual rear wheel?

If my tow limit is only 9900 lbs, I may be in trouble. I have an 8600lb UVW trailer -- 9000lb with water. I don't want to be over taxing the truck by always pulling at or near the limits. Any ideas?

Thanks for the help,
Steve

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