I want to get a new pan for my 46re trans would like to get a pan with a drain plug ( less mess ) what I need to know is where I get one I've found trans pans for the 47re with a drain plugs the dorman pan part # 265-827 is for the 2500 with the 47re will that pan fit my 46re 98 1500 4x4 quad cab. Thanks

 

What're you looking to spend? Google search turned up a few things ranging from around 50 for OE replacement to around 200 for aluminum, deep pan, w/ drain plug.

 

If your pan is still good, just pick up a drain plug kit at the parts store, drill a hole, install it, all done.

 

Yeah I've seen those don't wanna spend 2 bills for a pan if i can help it HeyYou your right my luck it will leak I have a step bit I've got a drip now from the pan driving nuts I've got a set of moog ball joints on the way maybe one day I will be done thanks guys oh if you know what would be the best placement for the drain plug on the pan

 

Yes it will, all these transmissions used the same bolt pattern

Torqueflight 8, 727
(36RH, 37RH - 66 to 89)
(46RH, 47RH - 89 to 95)
and is also called the A-518
(46RE, 47RE - 96 to 01)
(48RE 02 to 2007.5).

 

Check the boxes and make sure those Moog joints aren't made in China.

 

Thanks they both use the same pan cool thanks again

 

I put mine on the side of the pan facing the rear. Didn't want anything on the road to hit it and damage it. Simple Dorman drain and the included nylon washers and no leaks.

I did crank the drain in there really tight though...

 

Note that while the bolt pattern is the same for the pans 727 and A-518 pans, I've found that the factory stock A-518 pans are deeper than the comparable factory stock 727 pans.

 

Ok thanks for the info I'm going with the stock pan and drain plug install oh and the ball joints were from China they had moog part numbers so I'm sending them back I've ordered
a set from a authorized moog dealer hope to get the right parts now not going to use cheap
ball joints to much to risk ok guys thanks again have a great week