Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) nv5600 clutch

[PLohr]

I'm considering buying a 2003 Ram 2500 with the NV5600 transmission. It has 95K miles on it... is it possible that the clutch is worn out? I assume that most of these miles are highway miles (less clutch usage). Noticed that the clutches for this transmission are expensive (from $890 to $1089).

 

[Tcolesanti]

The clutch should be fine, if the guy did'nt abuse it or have a bunch of power adders.

 

[Fred Swanson]

Clutches are cheaper than that. Depends on what you want.

With that kind of mileage, just push it hard in the higher gears, and see if it slips.

 

[Hackamore]

210k on my original clutch. Looking at replacement costs and an SBC is around

$650, but my truck is a '99.

 

[amillstream]

It all depends on how it was drove before you. I know guys that will wear a clutch out every 50K but others can make a clutch last the life of the truck. If you replace a clutch, I highly recomend the south bend ofe but there are other choices also.

 

[dacook]

Hello,

I would think the clutch is fine. run the previous check and be content. I have 174k on my 01 with over half the miles transporting a three car trailer and cars <54k> and hauling travel trailers <63k>. all is running fine. it does come down to the driver.