I got a 3.9L v6 ram 1500 with an 42RH and the transmission went out recently. I can get my hands on a 46RH but wanted to see if it’ll be straight forward to swap. Will it make my truck run any different?

 

Bolt right in, hook right up, work just fine. It's a stronger trans than the 42, that's the only difference. Although, YEAR of manufacture makes a difference, as does number of drive wheels.

 

Would it work if I got a 4x4 one? It’s from a 1995 5.2. Any way it’ll work with just taking off transfer case?

 

Doesn't work, 2wd version has a longer output shaft.

 

Ah okay, thank you I’ll look for a 2wd then!

 

The 42RH internal components are lighter weight than those of the 46RH, since the 42RH was designed to support the horsepower/torque level output of your engine. If it were me, I'd try to stay with the 42RH behind your 3.9 V-6 engine...

 

Yes ur right, just need something temporary since it is my daily, just can’t find any 42HR near me

 

What part of the country are you in? Should be plenty of them left out there, as you can find them in several other vehicles that came with the 3.9 V-6 (Ram, Dakota, etc.). Several earlier models had them, as they were phased out in 1996. Check car-part.com

 

I’m in Houston but many are over $500 and junk yards got deal $150 for any and I found one ima go check it out