I have a 2006 dodge ram 3500 4x4 with a 6 speed tranny. My gears are going out in my transmission and dont have the money to get it rebuilt. My buddy has a 5 speed transmission out of a 95 dodge 3500 4x4. Will it bolt up to my truck or am i going to have to spend the 2500 to get mine rebuilt?

Asked by Graypace Jan 12, 2013 at 05:35 PM about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Laramie LB DRW 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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You can make this swap. Bell housing is the same on both transmissions. The five speed will not be as strong at the six speed we use today.

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The 5 and six 6speed transmissions out of the 2nd gen trucks are 5 times stronger than the getrag G56 in your 2006 truck, you should try and make an honest effort to find an NV5600 6 speed so that you retain your top speed and on highway fuel economy.

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