545rfe questions

[PVanderlugt]

Hello there, was wondering if anyone has an idea how the 545rfe has been holding up in the 1500 Dodge. The little research I have been able to do shows its OK using stock power and not flogged to death. Seems to have a strange gear set up with a primary and secondary 2nd gear. Seems like a strange way of doing gear ratio's, but hey, it's a Dodge, what else is new. So anyone have anything to add to this?? Also appears to have a very weak rear axle?

thanks Pete

 

[TWilkening]

My dad has on 04 2500 Hemi with the five speed auto. He hasn't had a lick of trouble with it.

 

[PVanderlugt]

Thanks, anyone else with comments or suggestions??
Pete

 

[Alphacowboy]

half tons have been using the same rear end since 94, and actually probably earlier than that. Its a Corp-9. 25" Rear. Its actually a pretty stout axle for what they put them under. It is a C-clip axle, but other than that, its a good axle. The limited slip in them does tend to grenade, at least in the 2nd gens if you abused it to much.



As far as the trannies, I heard of some issues in the 03 models, and some 04's, but I havent heard anything about problems since the earlier ones. And, I believe it was something as simple as a software upgrade anyway. To be honest, I have thought about getting a Hemi 2500 3rd gen. The're cheaper, gas is less expensive, and would get about the same mileage I get with my 2nd gen (average around 16 with my powermods. )

 

[PVanderlugt]

Thanks Alpha, kinda what I am leaning towards for a couple of years, realy curious what these 1500 diesels are going to do in 2009 1/2, could be a very nice package,
Thanks Pete