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74 Dart Swinger
This doesn't relate to our Dart, but in the past week my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 with 5.9L / Auto trans has started having transmission issues. First, a little history/information on this vehicle. It runs 37" Swampers with an 8 inch total lift. This was done before I bought it in June 05. The gearing was never changed from it's stock 3.50, even though it should be about a 4.56 gear for best performance. While I don't off-road/mud-run the truck, I do use it as a tow vehicle for my trailer with 3 ATV's and 2 dirt bikes. I even towed this load and even more weight from Fort Irwin, CA to Fort Hood Texas 2.5 years ago with no issues. I've heard that Dodge truck transmissions are notorious for going bad, and my combination of tires and towing sure don't help. But this past week the truck started jumping RPM while driving down the street and won't "kick-down" on the highway. I'll show my ignorance with he next question, would a simple fluid/filter change help or am I looking at something major here. As luck would have it, there is only one payment left on the truck. She's my love and I get comments on her no matter where I go. Any ideas / suggestions on what I should do?