Cummins Dodge Ram with Manual Tranny availability?

[lstzephyr]

Wait, there's more! The manual transmissions all used a 29-spline output with a six-bolt output flange for the transfer case to bolt to. This means (if my Internet research is correct) you can bolt together any Dodge diesel manual transmission and transfer case combo that you want to! Forum member Route55 did a really nice write-up about putting a G56 in place of an NV4500 here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...0-to-G56-DONE!.

Thats good info to know! My first thought about availability was "Yep, I think I can find a manual trans cummins" ha

[poriggity]

Yup, finding a used one should be feasible. Although, I'm not giving up my 04 with an NV5600 any time soon. I bought mine new off the dealership lot, and got it for below dealer invoice because it sat there so long without anyone buying it. Fleet manager I bought it from said it sat there for almost a year before I bought it, mostly because it was a 6 spd and molten red, which was a combo that didn't sell great. I snagged it up for a great price, and love my truck. It may take some searching, but you'll find one out there.

[jcoleman]

In '07 Dodge was selling manuals in 40% of their CTD fleet as I remember. I special ordered one from Dave Smith as there weren't any in San Diego.

That's interesting--I would have guessed a far lower percentage based on my search for one in '06. Ended up driving 2 1/2 hours to get my '07 2500 w/ the 5.9 and 6 speed. Must be a regional thing.

[redthies]

That's interesting--I would have guessed a far lower percentage based on my search for one in '06. Ended up driving 2 1/2 hours to get my '07 2500 w/ the 5.9 and 6 speed. Must be a regional thing.

Don't EVER sell that truck! Unless it's to me of course!

[Ponyracer]

I've got the same, a 07 5.9 6 speed. When I sell mine it will bring a premium. Funny thing is, in 07 I bought it brand new off ebay with 1 click. Window sticker, $41K, I spent $31.7K!!!! Been the best vehicle I've ever owned.

[jcoleman]

Don't EVER sell that truck! Unless it's to me of course!

It's a keeper --should turn 100K on the odo in the next couple weeks!

[Boz]

That's interesting--I would have guessed a far lower percentage based on my search for one in '06. Ended up driving 2 1/2 hours to get my '07 2500 w/ the 5.9 and 6 speed. Must be a regional thing.

Wow, I went down to my dealership in '06 when I bought mine and they had almost nothing but manuals.

[Regcabguy]

Wow, I went down to my dealership in '06 when I bought mine and they had almost nothing but manuals.

Yeah,the 40% figure came from a TDR article as I recall. Wish I could dig it up. I had a built DTT auto in my '99 and wasn't about to shell out big bucks for another beefup. Once you've driven a built auto,it's tough to settle for a slushbox again.
DSM had bookoo ST manuals on their lots,but I wanted power seats,and you couldn't get them without going to an SLT. Special ordered and it arrived up there in 29 days. Mine listed for just under $40K and went for $30,700+$750 freight down here. A guy from O'side and I received ours for Christmas '06.

My friend got his '07 2500 ST regcab G-56,4wd,LSD,cruise,a/c,forged aluminums and 285-70-17 Toyo's for just over $27K from DSM. He flew up and drove it down. It's survived probably a dozen runs down to the Baja Pacific northwest coast with no issues.
I can't imagine selling mine.