Who make the most bullet proof automatic transmission for a 2006 5.9L 2500?

[johnward]

Hi Folks,

My buddy in Mesa AZ is on his 5th automatic transmission. I need some opinions on who makes the most bullet proof 48RE automatic transmission.

Thanks for your help in advance.

John

 

[AH64ID]

Gorened, Ultimate Trans, DTT all come to mind.

 

[buzzinghalfdozen24]

what does he do with it?

 

[johnward]

He does some off road stuff, but nothing completely nuts.

 

[DonFitzwater]

Goerend Transmission in Iowa

 

[AEdelheit]

Anyone else but the person who built the first 4!

 

[Prairie Dog]

What the heck is he doing to them?

 

[p-Bar]

I think Goerend is only doing parts now . Don't quote me on that call them they can give you a reputable rebuilder that uses their parts . I did that and am very happy.

 

[cerberusiam]

Fred Swanson in Waddell AZ would be close to him and does top qulaity work.

 

[JoeLeonard]

I recommend Jim Galatioto at ATO Performance Transmissions. Jim built a 48RE for us that we have been very happy with. Please click the link to see the article we did about the transmission Jim built for us: http://www.mopartruckparts.com/tech/t016.html

 

[TFucili]

Fred Swanson in Waddell AZ would be close to him and does top qulaity work.

When I had my '05(sure miss her)Fred installed a DTT shift controller to minimize the annoying 1-2 stutter shift. While we were test driving the truck, the owner of DTT(Bill?)called Fred's cell phone to see how the install went. That was pretty impressive followup, I thought. Fred is a sharp guy.

 

[mwilson]

Anyone else but the person who built the first 4!

Amen to that......

 

[johnward]

Can anyone give me the contact information for Fred Swanson?

 

[buzzinghalfdozen24]

Amen to that......

definitely agree

 

[RustyJC]

Anyone else but the person who built the first 4!

Ain't THAT the truth!!

Rusty

 

[Mark31]

Anyone else but the person who built the first 4!

Kinda brings to mind the old saying: Fool me once--shame on you. Fool me twice---shame on me.

 

[CBari]

If you get Fooled 3 and for times it safe to say you voted for Obama!

 

[buzzinghalfdozen24]

If you get Fooled 3 and for times it safe to say you voted for Obama!

wow, I wouldn't have went that far, lol. But Amen to that!

Back to the transmission though. I agree with all these guys. The 48RE is not that hard to rebuild. He either has way to much torque and keeps getting a stock rebuild/transmission. Or, he just plain ole got a bad shop. For 2K in PARTS you can get one rebuilt to hold at 1000 ft/lb or higher, and last hundreds of thousands of miles. Unless it's under 100% abuse.

 

[cerberusiam]

Can anyone give me the contact information for Fred Swanson?

Try Desert Diesel Parts LLC in Waddell. I think that is still his company.

 

[Rimcrew]

Fred is at 623-910-9575. He will do it right, and stand behind it!