My trans went out. Clutches are toast (black powder in the fluid.) I took the pan out to look. I was going to buy a rebuild kit and my buddy is going to help me fix it.

I didnt get a chance to ask him yet so i figured id ask here.

I have a 1996 Dodge ram 1500. How do i tell what tranny i have? 46RE? is it located anywhere on the body? Transmissions are the only thing im stupid with on vehicles lol

Also my budget is like $200ish. Can anyone recommend a rebuild kit? Like from ebay? I dont do heavy stuff, just a daily driver and some occasional off roading, but nothing serious. I just need the truck to drive again so i can possibly sell it/go to school.

Thanks,
Chroma

 

A simple search would tell you what you have https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-ram-faqs-diys-and-how-to-s/292409-what-automatic-transmission-do-i-have.html#post2152596

 

46RE. You aren't going to be able to rebuild it for 200 bucks. You should spend at least that on just the torque converter. NOT replacing the t/c is pretty much a guarantee you will get to do the rebuild again, soon.

gdstock has a good thread on rebuilding his. There is also the trans thread by j415 in the faq section. Has some links to some good resources.

 

+1... 200 isn't even close. And get one of these, it will help identify the parts used on your truck. There is a slim chance you have a 46rh. Might as well make sure. http://www.dodge.com/wccsapp/univers...ull&category=R

 

my '96 had an A518

WIKI 4TW :
A518 (46RH/46RE)[edit]
The A518, later renamed 46RH (hydraulic controlled governor pressure) and 46RE (electronic controlled governor pressure), is an A727 derivative with overdrive, in the A500 ilk. Starting in the early 1990s, it was used in trucks and vans. The overdrive fourth gear ratio is 0.69:1.
Gear ratios:
1 2 3 4 R
2.45 1.45 1.00 0.69 2.35
Applications:
Dodge Ram pickup and vans 1500/2500/3500 V8 engines (DGT)
Dodge Ramcharger SUV 1992-1993 5.2L & 5.9L V8
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 5.9L
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993-1995 5.2 V8
1996 Dodge Dakota V8 (Also 98-03 Dakota 5.9L R/T)
1998-2003 Dodge Durango 5.9L V8 (4WD or 2WD)
1998–2003 Dodge Dakota R/T
1994-1995 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 V8
1995 Dodge Dakota 5.2l magnum v-8
X-1995 Dodge Ram Van 2500 5.2L Magnum V8