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How do you know if the converter is locked up ? Gordo Fuchs 2008 3500SRW

Thanks for the reply, thinking about buying a new one. I'm driving a gas Hemi now, which tows a decent amount, but the tow mpg. is less than 10. Gordo Fuchs Northfield, Ohio

The questions I have, is who makes the ecodiesel, and how many years have they been installing them in Jeeps ? Gord Fuchs Northfield, Ohio

I did put the free wheel kit on my 08 Dodge 3500. It was the best move I made, for my particular towing needs. The major drawback, was the cost, which was around $2800.00, and I did the install myself. The biggest advantage to me has been that I can crawl down a steep incline, with a 18,000#...

Check for a factory recall on the tie rod and the joints. I have an 08, 3500 in which I recently had replaced at no cost to me. Gord Fuchs Northfield Center, Ohio

I have just added the free spin hubs to my 08 3500 SRW. The main reason being if the truck was in either four wheel high or low, both axels are locked together. As stated above two wheel high is the only time they are not locked together, although, the front driveshaft will still spin, as the...

mpaulson and seafish, I did, in fact attempt to use the exhaust brake, but I was still going too fast. I have not really understood the way the lockup converter works or when it does lock up. I appreciate the info.

I am in the process of changing over to the manual hubs on my " new to me " 2008, 3500 Ram SRW. I did check on this site as well as others prior to the purchase, which is horrendously overpriced. I am pulling a fifth wheel @ around 17 thousand pounds. We have just purchased this fifth wheel to...

Can anybody tell me if that feature is there on a 2008, 3500, four wheel drive ? I have looked everywhere, but no can find. It sure would be nice to stick it in low range when going down a steep grade, instead of burning up the brakes. Gordofuchs' Cleveland, Ohio