I'm looking at a 1997 1500 ram to buy ....but it needs an automatic transmission..... I have a 94 1500 ram and a 98 1500 ram.... would either one of the transmissions that I have work in the 97??

 

Yes, one will work, but i forgot which one. I know that my 1996 has the RE and my 2001 has the RH. But i forgot when the years changed. I believe it was 1998, but wait for someone else to chime in.

 

94-95 rh...........96 and + are RE

so the 98 may work, but i think wiring harmess change once throw those RE years

 

94-95 was rh, 96-01 was re, however i beleive only 97-98 were the same exact re

 

Good the 98 is the parts truck I have for my 94 project build... the 97 I just found at a local car lot for $450 bucks.... its an extended cab with a really nice body... it needs a wheel bearing, break lines and a transmission.... I figure I can buy for a cheap build and give it to the wife