2021 Ram 3500 Dually: Should You Get The Aisin Or Is The 68RFE Good Enough?

[@TruckerMike089]

As an owner of a 2020 Ram 3500 that uses his truck for work I'll say this. Get the Aisen! It's a way more reliable transmission. I've already got 100k miles and have had zero problems with that transmission. Transmission shops make good money rebuilding 68RFEs, they make very little on Aisens

[@toobadd4290]

If ur using it for hauling 10k plus every week sure if not screw the asin I've had both and truely like the 68rfe but and had no issues with it

[@marksman4004]

I love when trucks still comes with the 4wd on the floor. I hate that new push button crap.

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

68rfe for Dailey driving and light towing . Aisin for heavy towing pretty frequently

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

With a 4.10 gear an aisin.

[@TjBruce817]

My 2017 Ram 3500 is Spec'd that way, none HO 360/850 with 68RFE i think it has 3:75 rear end not the 4:10, and i got it for recreation purposes large RV, Camper top and towing bikes...id say the HO and the upgraded Asin is for the more industrial work orientated guys who are dragging really big weights around every day, all day. The recreational guys like me can find good deals on the lower spec higher trim models for our purpose with plenty of head room in payload and towing with comfort and safety. Buying new, you would have to consider what you need it for.

[@witkr904]

3.73 gears.

[@Ram-re5em]

Sometimes your budget does not allow the higher options. I pay cash for vehicles no financing ever

[@justinalden3138]

The Aisin shifts like an old school transmission. As soon as you let off the gas it immediately down shifts 2 gears. I thought there was noticeable difference between them. Love the videos Ben

[@unrealperspective7324]

I'm hopeful of the rumored Cummins Allison combo in the next 2-3 years.

[@roadglide1142]

The Aisin is a 500K mile transmission! Get the Aisin !

[@jakes5530]

I feel like if i was already spending $60k+ on a ram dually, I’d spend another few grand and get the Aisin w/ the high output 1075 lb ft cummins

[@jakey20022]

EXACTLY!! BETTER TRANSMISSION AND MORE HORSEPOWER ESPECIALLY if your going to keep it 10 years or 500k miles

[@JJ-mh3hb]

60k? Lol! Go higher!

[@TruckerMike089]

@@JJ-mh3hb I got mine for 58k with an Aisen

[@witkr904]

Depends on trim level

[@TruckerMike089]

@@witkr904 I hit my dealership up in June if 2020. I also bought the Tradesman level because I didn't really want all the extra stuff that could break. 130,000 miles later so far and I'll I do is basic maintenance. It's been a really great truck and will continue to make me money.

[@d3j051]

Good review. We have a 2020 configuration the same but the Laramie trim. I wanted the higher output with the Aisin but didn't need it for my purpose which was to haul a large camper. When we bought, the configuration we bought was exactly the trim and features we wanted at a good price but just didn't have the Aisin. Love the truck and Cummins motor.

[@toobadd4290]

I've had both u went with the better option if u dont tow heavy often

[@johntyson]

@@toobadd4290 I’m in the market for a 3500. Curious why you say this. I’m thinking I don’t need the HO but I’m getting conflicting opinions from people. I’ll be pulling a 14k lb 5th wheel every few months. Seems to me (I don’t know Jack) that the non HO motor might be less stressed as a daily driver. I’d like to hear your opinion since you are one who thinks the non HO is a good option.

[@erikdobrovolny4484]

I have a 21 3500 standard output aisin trans and tow a 42ft 16klbs dry and don't even feel it 65mph up 80 through the sierras

[@erikdobrovolny4253]

@B B cab and chassis only comes with standard output but choice of transmission

[@Alejandro_Diazd]

Great video Ben the Ram 3500 Dually looks good

[@BigMikeRobinsonFJB]

Love my 2020 Ram 2500 with the Cummins.

[@tomahawksteak6672]

On my 2nd ram with the aisin Trans. Both after 15k miles have developed a slip when going from 3 to 4th gear. Mainly the few times after engine is cold. Other than that I like it.

[@routeman2012]

The Aisin transmission comes with a lot more maintenance intervals the standard 68rfe transmission, although being a stronger transmission the maintenance is expensive.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

The 68RFE is junk.

[@witkr904]

30k versus 60k. Still not once a year service for a lot of us.

[@bethanyboada7441]

That’s a pretty stupid statement if used as if it was made for it’s fine

[@dcurry8147]

​@@atx-cvpi_99 sounds like a statement coming from somebody that drives a Ford Focus or a Chevy Cavalier

[@loganr8184]

My Dream Truck is a Ram 2500 Big Horn

[@leedanielson7452]

That’s a beaut!!!👍

[@bishopgeorge1333]

I have been thinking about getting a dually my 5th wheel only weight about 13,000lbs once a year my wife and I go on a long camping trip and man a dually will be great in that situation. I'm trying to justified needing one I have been looking a the pro and con those my next step is finding one so I can test drive it.

[@mannnnnn9226]

You are my favorite car viewer

[@BenHardyCars]

Thank you

[@knightmareseer1045]

@@BenHardyCars You are also mine!

[@TNAWWE]

@@knightmareseer1045 no, he's MINE!!

[@kenmccune8843]

Ram you guys built very awesome truck beautiful white color on a ram 3500 dually

[@abcd-fx9bw]

Hey Ben you've got 51 Million views in total that to in 3 years.🤯

[@BenHardyCars]

Thanks to you!

[@coltonmarshburn1828]

I hope the Ram heavy duty gets updated to the true 5th gen by 2023

[@SOHCNightmare]

I hope sooner than that. I want a new one

[@coltonmarshburn1828]

@@SOHCNightmare The DT platform with the 5th gen cab and bed

[@electricamish]

I think your quoting bumper vs fifth wheel/goose towing numbers, not trans to trans, may want to double check.

[@edervalencia1361]

Gotta love the Cummins! 💪🏼

[@SeahawkAz]

I would like to see the Aisin available on the 2500 series

[@TruckerMike089]

Same here

[@bonezgarageandmore4584]

2500 series already has a horrible payload capacity. Adding the HO transmission will add 100 extra pounds further diminishing the payload.

[@Big_camoo]

He's not only my favorite car reviewer he's the best car reviewer. Also the ford dually is in the lead for me. What do u think mr hardy.

[@jeffforbess6802]

There is a prob with Ford using substandard wheels. Do a search.

[@Big_camoo]

@@jeffforbess6802 umm I'll look into into it thanks

[@erikdobrovolny4484]

I was liking the ford as well till heard issues with transmission and always shifting while towing also didn't like coolant going through intercooler got the 21 ram 3500 laramie dually and lobe it so smooth and pulls my 42ft 19klb toy hauler with ease and I have the standard output

[@brianclay3315]

HO with the Aisin. Ez Lynk emissions intact tuning. Airdog 2, and an SS CP3.

[@warrenmichael918]

im still waiting for someone to be able to tune the Aisin trans so we can throw some more power at them!

[@dankruger2890]

Nothing wrong with the 68rfe if your towing under 26,000lbs that's truck-trailer-load. I have 18' ram with the 68rfe and it's been great for are concrete flatwork company towing a dump trailer.

[@bethanyboada5129]

I bought 5500 to tow and 3500 w 68 to drive

[@fireball7671]

I'm actually waiting to trade my 14 Laramie dually in for a new one as soon as they have a 8 or 10 speed. Ram really needs to up there transmission game.

[@witkr904]

Why is more gears better? More complicated tranny and computer in my book.

[@WilliamMoquete]

At least Aisin (Toyota) are good ones I would get those all the time

[@CarGuy-xe9cy]

Nice video, Ben

[@stevenhood3767]

Interesting video Ben. I have a question. If you custom order a 3500 Longhorn. How much wiggle room do you have off of MSRP? If any. How does it work with custom orders?? Thanks for your input.

[@BenHardyCars]

Same discount as trucks already on the lot

[@brandonmillett4786]

Of you are going to work the truck do NOT get the 68RFE you will blow the transmission. They are terribly unreliable. This means towing 10,000+ lbs regularly or plowing snow. The 68rfe will NOT tolerate it long term. Blewine at 8,100 miles. Just traded my 18 for a 20 w/ the Aisin due to numerous issues with the 68RFE

[@danielrosas7550]

I’m only going to be towing up to 10k lbs about once a week. The entire time, there will be 800lbs of tools in the bed. I can’t decide which trans to get. Do you think the Aisin is worth it for me?

[@dankruger2890]

I have a 18' 68rfe and has towed its whole life in are concrete flatwork business pulling a dump trailer 26,000lbs max tow-truck trailer load. Made it 88,000 miles before it cracked the tranny case, because the guys went down a cliff at the dump with a full load of concrete debris. Truck worked hard every one of them 88,000 miles. Ram replaced the tranny free of charge. I am very happy with the 68rfe tranny. Chrysler's 100,000 mile power train warranty also worked great.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Get the HO with the Aisin transmission. The last thing you want to do is spend $60k on a dually, and 3 years later you want to buy a big 5th wheel and your dually isn't rated to tow it. If you are going to get a dually, go for the full pull with the HO and aisin transmission and you are covered for everything.

[@ricardoaltamirano5131]

When the 3500 limited longhorn???

[@wesleydean4228]

Anyone else having fogging issues with the halogen headlights? Two 2021 models and both seem to fog in the corners pretty bad.

[@gherasimtibi]

Hey brother, I know u are very informed on these trucks, do u know if on the 2022 ram 3500 if u can get the high output engine without the aisin trans?

[@Bman01234]

No you can’t

[@markmelton587]

Did they ever fix the crappy a/C system?

[@UserYoutube-i6f]

Don’t turn on the towl/haul regime and your trans will live forever even when towing

[@ferencerdei3654]

What is the price of the truck?

[@robertzaske5321]

Look at the maintenance on the Asian transmission very very expensive and have to change the oil in the rear ends more often also that’s bull shit

[@BetaRacer24]

Id rather have the cummins in the 4500 with the aisin

[@justpalms9978]

My 2500 6.4 with 68rfe had to be completely rebuilt at 59k.

[@donaldyonker6950]

6.7 ..... dam auto correct lol

[@justpalms9978]

@@donaldyonker6950 me 6.4 was the hemi.

[@donaldyonker6950]

Ahhhh touche

[@coryadportas]

Hemis have 66rfe, not 68

[@2001zacatecas]

Gooseneck towing capacity

[@franklinbarlow8020]

Don't have to choose when you buy a ford super duty..

[@jon-sy8bg]

One day chevy will have their 3500😂

[@davecampbell1452]

Always get aisin

[@leedanielson7452]

Great truck if you have work to do!!!

[@knightmareseer1045]

Definetly!

[@TruckerMike089]

Best truck in my experience

[@richardjones990]

Great price. I'll take one in black. Wonder how many bags of peat moss you can carry in the bed? LOL

[@BenHardyCars]

A lot hahaah

[@salazarich]

I want the truck

[@curdenedmund5375]

Love dodge

[@Jophlo78]

*** You should get the Ford!😁

[@knightmareseer1045]

Ooh I like it

[@chefpeepoo8603]

Ford eats this crap

[@skyshade9106]

DID YOU JUST SAY 59 THOUSAND I CAN GET A 2017 F350 PLATNUIM FOR THAT MUCH WITH A WAYYY NICER INTEIOIR AND BUILD pffft ram

[@jeffforbess6802]

That’s a 5 y.o. Truck. Why would you buy an old truck when you could buy new? Diesels don’t last like they used to, because of the epa. Warranty?

[@skyshade9106]

@@jeffforbess6802 its a ford i actually have a 2013 f350 platnuim that does have a better inteioir then this and it is sitting at 600k miles right now so last isnt a issue with me or ford but yea i mean a ram for 59k that has the same interioir as a 35k ford....

[@tonysketch]

SKY Shade You wouldnt compare apples to oranges.

[@tonysketch]

@sky shade if you cant afFORD it dont buy it

[@skyshade9106]

@@tonysketch I can I’m just saying how terrible that deal is

[@deerepower337]

Dont buy a Ram