Six Speed --Jumping out of gear?????

[Gene-C]

I saw a earlier post about the six speed jumping out of gear. Has that been fixed?? I see that there are getting to be a lot of you guys with the six speed. Do you like it????? I have lost confidence in my auto for towing and am considering a change. Whats the concensus?????

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98 12V SLT 2500 4X2 AUTO,3. 54 limt slip rear, QC SB Driftwood W/color match Topper, Full alum Boards,Delux OE mud guards, Bugflector,SS Wheel well trim,Reese 15K slider hitch,30 ft. Coachman 5er,TST #8 plate,gutted cat,TC lockup Sw,Trans-go kit,Sun Coast TC. Isproo Boost,EGT,and Trans Temp Guages,Hitco Exhaust Blanket, Uniden CB.

[This message has been edited by Gene-C (edited 01-26-2001). ]

 

[Pete Peterson]

Gene, I have been buying the autos for years cause I figured I was getting to old and lazy to shift but now that I have went back to shifting I love it!!!!!!! I think my next one if there is a next one will be a stick also. Pete

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01. 5 Loooaded up!!!!!

 

[Bill Stockard]

Gene-C,

Just like you, I debated for a while before ordering my 6 speed. I got advice from several TDR '99 6 speed owners and made the plunge. My dealer's Sales Manager had a 6 speed and they let me drive it for a day. He knew that if I drove one I would buy one!! I ordered one a couple of days later--it's the best thing I did!! I've had no problems with it at all.

3 other TDR members have traded their automatics for 6 speeds after driving my truck and they are all happy with theirs too.

Bill

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Y2K 3500QC, 6 Speed, 4. 10, SLT+, Camper & Tow Pkg. , Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Mopar Flaps, Reese 20K Hitch, EGT & Boost Gauges, RPM 45 Gallon Aux. Fuel Tank, Highway Products 5th Wheel Toolbox, ECM Controlled PacBrake, Painless Wiring Kit, Mag-Hytec Diff. Cover, Rancho 9000, Air Lift 5000 Air Bags, TOYS: '97 Hitchhiker II 31' 5th Wheel, 2 slideouts, 19,750 GCW, '94 Lance 990 11' 3" Slide-In Camper, Torque-Lift Camper Tiedowns

 

[sweeks]

Gene; I went from an auto to a 6 speed, really like it and absolutely no problems. Come join us at our St. Louis TDR gathering on Feb 3rd and you can take it for a spin. Steve Weeks

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2001 2500 4x4LB,6-speed,HO engine,SLT,towing mirrors,Med. Bronze W/Dark Charcoal Line-x bedliner and rocker panels,CB,Banks EGT/Boost pillar mounted guages,Jacobs E-brake,etc.

 

[RustyTRanch]

Had mine since last August(11,000+miles)
love it
Where it really shines when you hook on and pull. Best choice I made in a long time.
Good luck in what ever you choose.

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2001. 5 2500 Q\C,lwb, white/w gray int. ,HO,6-spd. ,3. 54,trailer tow, camper special,custom bolt-in G/N,Pryo/Boost,

See'ya down the road Michael

 

[Fuzz]

My six speed,started jumping out of gear(3rd gear when it was cold)around 14000 miles. Got a new transmission last week. I do like the 6spd.

 

[RedRam1]

Gene,

Try it, you'll like it!! Only had mine for 3 months, but so far it's been great, especially when pulling, no problems at all. I've heard about problems with a 3rd gear clash and problems getting into reverse, in fact a used 2000 I test drove before ordering my 2001. 5 was very difficult to get into reverse, the guy took it back to the dealer & was told that it's "normal" with that trans. I don't know if these problems were with early production units or if it's a quality control luck of the draw type issue. I have been very satisfied with my choice of the 6 speed, the only thing I would change if I could would be to make the shift lever a little less "rubbery" feeling, it's not a big deal though, haven't had any problems with missed shifts or anything, just would prefer a more precise/solid feel.

 

[Elk Man]

I had a 96 auto with a camper and towing a boat. Had nothing but trouble. I got so fed up ordered 2001. 5,HO 6speed. Had about 3 months now and could't be happier. It's been said before "If you tow go manual".




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2001. 5-3500QC,4x4,ETH~DEE,SLT,4:10. EVERYTHING (AND THEN SOME)BUT LEATHER & SNOW PLOW. A PILLOR MOUNT/TWITTER,ISSPRO,PRE,POST TURBO,BOOST. JACOB'S E-BRAKE.

 

[Dane]

Love the 6 speed #ad
Ratios are spaced just right for the Cummins imo. Never need first unless you're towing/hauling heavy. 6th is great on the freeway with 3. 54 rear gear. Mine was stiff when new, but now at 10,000 it's great. 1st can be tricky if you don't shift while rolling to a stop. For reverse if stopped, going 3rd,5th then reverse with the clutch in works every time for me.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Bad Brad]

Like Bill Stockard, I had a great '97 with almost $8,000 in upgrades, but after driving the 6 speed it was all over. I love my 6 speed and wouldn't go back.

 

[Dane]

RedRam, Glad you got a "perfect" one #ad
Mine is geting easier as the miles go by (10,000 on the ODO last month) It's much changed for the better since new, but still ocassionally is tough to get into 1st or reverse unless I use the tricks I posted. I gotta say I'm real happy with it even with the quirks. I'm getting ready to change the fluid to get rid of the break-in metal. I'm hoping I can get a good look at the gearsets and dogs with the PTO cover off.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Scott Gray]

Got to love the 6-speed. No problem with 1st gear. Reverse was tricky at first but now I just don't get in a hurry and things work fine...

As for towing, bring it on, this transmission loves it!!!!

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2001. 5 2500 ETH/DEE, QuadCab, 2WD, LWB, SLT+, 3. 54, Tow Package, Camper Package, Jake e-brake and more...
Pulling a 30', 12. 5K lb Alpenlite 5'ver

 

[Gene-C]

Walter Crovo: or anyone. What is a cogs IMHO ??????? Yes I am going to tow. Thats why I'm sick of the auto. I pull a 10,000 lb 5er. Thanks all for the reply. It sounds like most are satisfied.

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98 12V SLT 2500 4X2 AUTO,3. 54 limt slip rear, QC SB Driftwood W/color match Topper, Full alum Boards,Delux OE mud guards, Bugflector,SS Wheel well trim,Reese 15K slider hitch,30 ft. Coachman 5er,TST #8 plate,gutted cat,TC lockup Sw,Trans-go kit,Sun Coast TC. Isproo Boost,EGT,and Trans Temp Guages,Hitco Exhaust Blanket, Uniden CB.

 

[Wiredawg]

I love my 6spd. I pull a 15K lb 5th wheel and drive around DC in traffic. Never get tired of shifting. There was a while I thought I wanted 4. 10s, but I've come to realize the awsome combination of the Cummins, the 6spd and the 3. 54s can't be beat. Wuta truck!

Wiredawg



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2000 4X4 SLT QC 8' bed; 6 spd, 3. 54 ; BD exhaust brake and 4" exhaust syst; TST PM2; Airlift Super Duty rear air bags; RS 9000 shocks; pyro/boost gauges in 2 gauge a-pillar mount; back preasure gauge mounted under dash; KN air filter; Brown's Welding brush/grill guard, rear bumper & headache rack; nerf bars and aluminum roll top rear cover, Warn front receiver and Hadley air horns, 20K Reese hitch.

 

[Bigsaint]

I've had my six speed since Oct. 2000. Shifted smooth then and has only gotten better with miles. I live in a rural "hill infested" community and thought that I'd be doing alot of shifting prior to receiving the new truck. Not the case at all with the six speed, there's plenty of rpm range to choose from while in 4th or 5th gear. I never see 6th gear unless on the highway.

Scott W.

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[RedRam1]

Dane,
All 6 speeds must not be created equal, you mentioned having to employ some tricks to engage 1st or reverse. From day one mine has gone into 1st, reverse or any other gear as easily as the wifes Nissan Maxima. Speaking of the little woman, she has no problems shifting gears either, I drove a Y2K 6 spd and she would not have been able to get that sucker into reverse if her life depended on it.

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2001. 5 2500 4x4 Quad SLT SB 3. 54 ETH/DEE

 

[WCrovo]

You will not regret the 6speed. It is superior to the auto in several ways. I thought I would suffer and shift when I dumped my 99 auto but it has turned out to be a pure pleasure, I enjoy this 6 speed sooooooo much more than the auto. If you are going to tow get cogs IMHO. I would get the 6 speed again even if I wasn't going to tow. Not to mention the extra power of the HO.

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2001 2500 tow, camper, SWB, ETH, Bright white.

 

[tom sweeney]

gene... i'm on my 5th cummins,4 were auto. .
92,93,96,92. . and now, i finally got the 6 speed with 4:10's... . i now have about 9k on the truck,and it works great!!!shifting is a breeze,i haven't had any problems shifting that weren't caused by "operator error"!!!
i would not hesitate to purchase another 6 speed... even in stop and go traffic,driving is a piece of cake... good luck!!!... . tom

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2001QC 2500HD LB ETH/DEE 4x4 4:10's LSD All options except cab lights,Xcelerator air filter,Forest Green/Light driftwood.

 

[DHatfield]

I love my 6-speed as well and I have not had any problems yet the the trans. I say go for it.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, 4" JRE exhaust, BD exhaust brake. 27100 miles and counting as of 1/16/01.

1980 CJ-5, Modified for off-road use, bobbed fenders, 350 TBI, NP435 trans, 4. 56 gears, Dana 300, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 reverse-cut rear axle, ARB air lockers front and rear, 15/35/15 Super Swamper TSL on 10X15 steel rims, Cobra CB, Warn 9000I winch, nerf bars, 1/4" steel rock crawler bumper front and rear, jerri can/spare tire rack, custom roll cage.

 

[RedRam1]

Dane,

Glad yours keeps getting better! I guess I must be living right or something as my trans works perfectly and I haven't had any of the "common" problems I've been reading about (with the exception that one of my console tabs broke off last week).
I'm also planning to change the "dope" in my trans before too long, either at 5K when I do the first oil change or possibly oil change no. 2 at 10K. Are you going with the Texaco gear lube recommended by DC/NV? I seem to remember reading somewhere that the transmission warranty would be voided with any other product. I'm planning to stick with the Texaco and was wondering where to buy it, anyone know if some of the chain parts stores carry it?

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2001. 5 2500 4x4 Quad SLT SB 3. 54 ETH/DEE