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Old 05-11-2009, 04:48 PM
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hi. i have a 97 dakota v6 3.9 4x4 with the A500 transmission, can i swap a A518 in to it with out problems?

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Old 05-11-2009, 07:36 PM
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should be able to. 46re... I believe they are the same but I would check the plug connections on the transmissions.
 
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Shouldn't be a problem.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 01:11 PM
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im pretty sure your going to have a problem with your linkage
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 02:21 PM
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im pretty sure your going to have a problem with your linkage
what linkage?
 
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Originally Posted by PalliP
what linkage?
the tranny linkage (for shifting from park to drive)
 
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They list the exact same part numbers for the shift linkage 42RE and 46RE.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:21 PM
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I'm not to sure where you got that from but I can tell you my 42re linkage doesnt fit on the 46re... The 42re uses only a cable. The 46re has a cable which goes to a mechanical linkage which is bolted to the steering column
 
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I'm trying to get a linkage myself for my truck, which was a 3.9/42re now is a 5.9/46re
 
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